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Hart House, McDonald’s value meal, Dickey’s franchisee
A vegan fast-food chain owned, in part, by actor-comedian Kevin Hart has shut down. McDonald’s is extending its popular value meal. And a small franc…
1 year, 9 months ago
BurgerFi bankruptcy, Dave & Buster’s earnings, menu inflation
Another restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy. Dave & Buster’s is doing great, as long as you don’t look at its sales. And menu inflation is co…
1 year, 9 months ago
Starbucks’ CEO, Subway franchisees, Raising Cane’s
Starbucks’ new CEO wants the coffee chain to return to its standing as a community hub. Some Subway franchisees have a beef with the company’s new be…
1 year, 10 months ago
TGI Fridays, Wendy’s, Modern Market acquisition
TGI Fridays’ sale is off. Wendy’s has a new chairman for the first time in 17 years. And changes are happening in the fast-casual space.
1 year, 10 months ago
TGI Fridays, Red Lobster, Sweetgreen automation
TGI Fridays is facing a major financial crisis. Red Lobster’s bankruptcy process is nearing its conclusion. And Sweetgreen is backing away from its f…
1 year, 10 months ago
Red Lobster, Topgolf, Pinstripes
Red Lobster has been approved to emerge from bankruptcy. Topgolf is being spun off. And Pinstripes is struggling as well.
1 year, 10 months ago
Whataburger CEO, M&A news, McDonald’s marketing
Whataburger has a new CEO. Restaurants are seeing continued M&A activity. And McDonald’s latest marketing efforts appear to be paying off.
1 year, 10 months ago
BJ’s, bankruptcy, pricing
More changes are coming to BJ’s. Many of the restaurant industry bankruptcy cases will be bearing fruit this fall. And breaking news, people think re…
1 year, 10 months ago
Starbucks, Shari's Restaurants, Chipotle executive
Starbucks is being sued. Shari’s Restaurants has some issues. And it’s good to be a top Chipotle executive.
1 year, 10 months ago
BJ’s CEO, Tim Hortons China, Yelp sues Google
Another casual-dining chain is facing a CEO change. China continues to be a problem for Tim Hortons. And KFC U.S. is undergoing another executive sha…
1 year, 10 months ago