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Starbucks China, SPB, meal deals
Starbucks China is looking to grow. SPB sold a group of brewery concept. And a meal-deal battle is brewing at casual-dining chains.
1 year, 7 months ago
Eegee’s bankruptcy, Taco Bell Live Mas, restaurant pay
Another small restaurant chain has declared bankruptcy. Taco Bell’s flashy menu preview is returning. And full-service restaurant pay has increased. …
1 year, 7 months ago
Hiring, TGI Fridays, Taco Bell
Restaurant hiring accelerated in November. TGI Fridays’ former CEO wants to buy some of the chain’s bankrupt restaurants. And Taco Bell is testing a …
1 year, 7 months ago
Top 500, Chipotle prices, McDonald’s Snack Wrap
Here’s a sneak peek at next year’s Top 500 list. Chipotle is raising prices for the first time in a year. And McDonald’s is bringing back a customer …
1 year, 7 months ago
Tim Hortons, Cherry Bounce, trademark lawsuit
More Canadians means more Tim Hortons. Cherry Bounce Hospitality picked up a hot chicken concept on the rebound. And a tiny chain is suing Smashburge…
1 year, 7 months ago
McDonald’s E. coli, Pizza Hut prototype, Chi-Chi’s
The investigation into the recent McDonald’s E. coli outbreak is now closed. Pizza Hut’s new design looks like a fast-food concept. And one long-dead…
1 year, 7 months ago
BurgerFi, cucumbers, Pinstripes
BurgerFi has sold all its assets. Some cucumbers may be contaminated with salmonella. And Pinstripes’ losses have deepened.
1 year, 7 months ago
Subway CEO, Starbucks, Thanksgiving
Subway is looking for a new CEO. Starbucks workers are struggling to track their hours this week. And should restaurants expect a Thanksgiving boost?
1 year, 7 months ago
McDonald’s traffic, Tom’s Watch CEOs, dipping
The recent E. coli outbreak caused McDonald’s traffic to plunge. Tom’s Watch Bar has new leadership. And dipping is taking over menus.
1 year, 7 months ago
McDonald’s and Subway value meals, restaurant openings, Gott’s Roadside
McDonald’s adds a new value platform while Subway scraps its meal deal. A look at recent independent restaurant openings. And a northern California b…
1 year, 7 months ago