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Guzman y Gomez, McDonald’s and I Heart Mac & Cheese
Guzman y Gomez is gone. McDonald’s is rethinking some of its climate targets. And I Heart Mac and Cheese is facing sanctions.
1 month, 1 week ago
Starbucks, 7 Brew, Memorial Day
Starbucks is ditching an AI program, 7 Brew is going gangbusters, and here comes the summer menu items.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Red Robin
Taco Bell is getting into the coffee game. Pizza Hut is turning to nostalgia. And Red Robin may be able to thank ChatGPT for its improved performance.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wendy’s, Cava and KFC
Wendy’s has a new CEO, Cava had a great first quarter, and KFC is continuing its comeback plan with fried pickles.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kura Sushi, AI and protein
Kura Sushi gets a notable investor. Rotary phones are big. And here comes the protein.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
FAT Brands, immigration, limited-time offers
FAT Brands has a path to a sale out of bankruptcy. The industry needs to keep talking about immigration. And limited-time offers continue to pick up …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Consumer trends, Subway, National Restaurant Show
What the first quarter tells us about consumer behavior. Subway is shaking up its marketing strategy. And the National Restaurant Show is underway in…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Taco Bell, Wingstop, Legal Sea Foods
Taco Bell is launching a new Mexican Pizza and Salsa. Wingstop is bringing its immersive House of Flavor experience to North America for the first t…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Chuck E. Cheese, McDonald’s, Black Rock Coffee
Chuck E. Cheese is watching you. McDonald’s has named its first soccer stadium. And Black Rock Coffee’s traffic was down, but sales were up.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Papa Johns, Pizza Hut and El Pollo Loco
Papa Johns is taking to the skies. Pizza Hut is being sued by a franchisee over AI. And El Pollo Loco’s turnaround effort is showing results.
1 month, 3 weeks ago