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Shake Shack closures, Hooters, Checkers-Rallys CEO
Shack Shack is closing some restaurants. Hooters is in hot water over a sponsorship deal. And two fast-food chains have a new CEO.
1 year, 10 months ago
CEO changes, Outback and Carrabba’s, Chipotle
Recent CEO changes indicate industry volatility. Some Outback and Carrabba’s units have been sold. And Chipotle is testing a new swicy protein option…
1 year, 10 months ago
Red Lobster, Starbucks, Bloomin’ CEO
Red Lobster, which is closing nearly two dozen more locations, has a new CEO. Starbucks’ new CEO will have a high-flying commute. And Bloomin’ Brand…
1 year, 10 months ago
Guillermo Perales, limited-service chains, bankruptcy watch
Guillermo Perales is taking advantage of the buyer’s market. It’s good to be a chicken chain. And Hooters and Black Angus are on bankruptcy watch.
1 year, 10 months ago
Taco Bell, Burger King, CAVA
Taco Bell franchisees will be able to opt out of offering breakfast. Burger King is offering discounts to Walmart shoppers. And Cava had a pretty gre…
1 year, 10 months ago
Chick-fil-A drive-thru, industry workforce, KFC closures
Chick-fil-A will open its new fancy drive-thru today. The industry has a smaller workforce than originally thought. And eight KFC restaurants have ab…
1 year, 10 months ago
Corner Bakery-Boston Market, McDonald’s growth, Subway closures
One well-known fast-casual chain is suing another well-known fast-casual chain. McDonald’s is working on a growth spree. And Subway continues to clos…
1 year, 10 months ago
Freebirds World Burrito, Circle K-7-Eleven, BurgerFi
Guillermo Perales has another restaurant chain. Circle K’s owner wants to own 7-Eleven, too. And is another restaurant bankruptcy imminent?
1 year, 10 months ago
Starbucks, Subway, California wages
Is Brian Niccol up to the challenge that is Starbucks? Subway is cooking up a new value offering. And here’s how California’s minimum wage boost at Q…
1 year, 10 months ago
Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, bogus restaurant reviews
Starbucks offered incoming CEO Brian Niccol a hefty pay package. Chick-fil-A has a new president. And The FTC wants to end bogus online restaurant ev…
1 year, 10 months ago