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Texas Roadhouse, FAT Brands, El Pollo Loco
Texas Roadhouse has been quietly adding more tech. FAT Brands franchisees are making their own claims in the ongoing bankruptcy case. And El Pollo L…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Texas Roadhouse
The Extra Value Meal platform is really working for McDonald’s. Wendy’s is losing lower-income consumers. And Texas Roadhouse is seeing beef costs ea…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Papa Johns, Noodles & Company, Applebee’s
Papa Johns’ recent struggles continued in the first quarter. Noodles & Company is feeling pretty good about its turnaround. And Applebee’s is feeling…
2 months ago
Burger King, Popeyes, BJ’s
Burger King’s listening tour could reverberate for years. Sibling brand Popeyes just turned in its worst quarter in almost two decades. And BJ’s Rest…
2 months ago
First Watch, Portillo’s and KFC
First Watch got a boost from a redesigned menu. Portillo’s drove traffic in the right direction. And KFC gives us this day and every weekday our dail…
2 months ago
Chicken sales, Popeyes wraps, Miller’s CEO
The chicken category’s sales decelerated for the second year in a row. Popeyes has made its wraps a permanent menu item. And Miller’s Ale House promo…
2 months ago
Huey Magoo’s, Chipotle and Rosa Mexicano
Huey Magoo’s has a new prototype. Chipotle has two promotions this week. And the fine-dining Mexican concept Rosa Mexicano has a new CEO.
2 months ago
Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, Yum Brands spinoffs
The K-shaped economy is working for Cheesecake Factory. Chipotle’s same-store sales were up in the first quarter. And look at Yum Brands’ spinoffs Li…
2 months, 1 week ago
Chili’s, Taco Bell and Wingstop
Chili’s chicken sandwiches were a hit. Taco Bell is firing on all cylinders. And Wingstop had a rough winter.
2 months, 1 week ago
Subway, McDonald’s beverages and Chipotle Subway has launched its first-ever value menu. McDonald’s is adding more drinks. And Chipotle has a new CMO.
Subway has launched its first-ever value menu. McDonald’s is adding more drinks. And Chipotle has a new CMO.
2 months, 1 week ago