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Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, McDonald’s-Pokemon
A clearer picture of how consumers are feeling in the new year is starting to emerge. One of the country’s largest multi-concept restaurant groups ha…
1 year, 5 months ago
Starbucks, Wahlburgers closures, Charles Phan
Layoffs may be coming to Starbucks. Hy-Vee is closing 79 Wahlburgers units. And Charles Phan, the chef and restaurateur behind San Francisco’s Slante…
1 year, 5 months ago
Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros
Panera is going through a major transformative period. P.F. Chang’s has big plans for its fast-casual spinoff. And Dutch Bros is targeting a surprisi…
1 year, 5 months ago
ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries
ICR Conference attendees report they’re cautiously optimistic about their businesses after a rocky year. Restaurant sales ended the year down, accord…
1 year, 5 months ago
Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s
Papa Johns’ CEO is hoping to course correct the company. The price gap between groceries and restaurants continues to narrow. And Portillo’s outlined…
1 year, 5 months ago
Starbucks’ loitering, McDonald’s economic impact, Dave & Buster’s
If you want to use the Starbucks bathroom, you’re going to have to buy some coffee. McDonald’s has a significant economic impact in the U.S. And Dave…
1 year, 5 months ago
Shake Shack, Papa Johns, fast-food traffic
Shake Shack wants to quadruple its domestic unit count. Papa Johns is adding new restaurants itself, despite slowing sales. And fast-food restaurants…
1 year, 5 months ago
CosMc’s closures, restaurant hiring, Hartung-Portillo’s
McDonald’s is making some big changes to its beverage-focused concept. Hiring at restaurants and bars is surging. And Portillo’s has added a surprisi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Los Angeles fires, Outback president, Panera
Fires continue to rage across Los Angeles as operators and workers continue to lose homes and jobs. Outback Steakhouse has a new leader. And more cha…
1 year, 6 months ago
Los Angeles fires, KFC, Delta-Uber Eats
Fires are raging in Los Angeles, with some iconic restaurants among the devastation. KFC is working on a transformation plan. And Uber Eats has a new…
1 year, 6 months ago