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Starbucks-Princi, IHOP president, Raising Cane’s growth
Starbucks appears to be phasing out its once-beloved baked goods brand. IHOP’s president is retiring. And Raising Cane’s is revealing some ambitious …
1 year, 9 months ago
Starbucks union, Pizza Hut franchisee, Jose Andres
Starbucks’ new CEO addresses the workers’ union. A Pizza Hut franchisee is selling all of its stores. And Jose Andres is opening a luxury hotel.
1 year, 9 months ago
Boston Market, Cracker Barrel-Biglari, Domino’s class action
A court dismissed Boston Market’s appeal of the U.S. Foods lawsuit against the struggling chain. An activist investor is backing off some of his dema…
1 year, 9 months ago
MOD Pizza, Denny’s leadership, FSTEC
MOD Pizza is making plans for a comeback. Denny’s is bringing a former exec. back to the job. And Informa’s FSTEC conference just wrapped up with a t…
1 year, 9 months ago
Olo layoffs, gas prices, Taco John’s catering
One restaurant tech supplier is undertaking a second round of layoffs. Gas prices are coming down. What does that mean for restaurants? And Taco John…
1 year, 9 months ago
Darden delivers, Cracker Barrel reports, Taco Bell gets cheesy again
Olive Garden is getting into the delivery game. Cracker Barrel says its transformation is underway. And Taco Bell is bringing back a big menu favorit…
1 year, 9 months ago
TGI Fridays-U.K., third-party delivery, interest rate cut
TGI Fridays’ problems in the U.K. appear to be getting worse. Consumers are bullish on third-party delivery. And the Federal Reserve is cutting inter…
1 year, 9 months ago
Red Lobster, Starbucks, BurgerFi
Red Lobster has exited bankruptcy. Starbucks is shaking up its leadership structure. And BurgerFi has secured emergency funding.
1 year, 9 months ago
Bankruptcies, Harris-tip credit, Chipotle robots
There are several more restaurant bankruptcies. Kamala Harris pledges to do away with the tip credit. And Chipotle is cozying up to robotic kitchen h…
1 year, 9 months ago
Whataburger, MOD Pizza, Olive Garden
Whataburger’s outgoing and incoming CEOs shared their thoughts. The new owner of MOD Pizza revealed part of its plan. And traffic growth returned to …
1 year, 9 months ago