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Walmart, Chipotle portions, Grandma McFlurries
Restaurants may be losing business to Walmart. McDonald’s new dessert was inspired by grandmas. And has Chipotle changed its portion sizes?
2 years, 1 month ago
Red Lobster bankruptcy, McDonald’s $5 meal, inflation
Red Lobster is said to be filing for bankruptcy protection very soon. Expect to be able to order a $5 McDonald’s value meal next month. And restauran…
2 years, 1 month ago
Red Lobster, Twin Peaks, Pizza Hut’s ‘burger’
Red Lobster closes dozens of locations. Twin Peaks is preparing to go public. And Pizza Hut puts its spin on a cheeseburger.
2 years, 1 month ago
McDonald’s lawsuit, Jasper White, Restaurant Show tech
A prominent McDonald’s franchisee is suing the chain. A revered New England chef has died. And technology will be a key focus of this year’s National…
2 years, 1 month ago
Andy Wiederhorn, McDonald’s $5 meal, Sweetgreen
Fat Brands’ Chairman Andy Wiederhorn is in trouble with the SEC. McDonald’s is planning a new $5 value meal. And why Sweetgreen’s stock is skyrocketi…
2 years, 1 month ago
McDonald’s-digital marketing, Red Lobster sale, Papa Johns
McDonald’s is readying a big investment in digital marketing. Red Lobster, meanwhile, is getting closer to being sold. And sales have been slow at Pa…
2 years, 2 months ago
Dutch Bros, Chip City, Applebee’s
Dutch Bros gets a sales boost from boba. A cookie concept raises some money. And can $1 margaritas save Applebee’s?
2 years, 2 months ago
Bloomin’ Brands-Deno, Panera’s Charged Lemonade
Bloomin’ Brands’ CEO is retiring. Did social media pressure hurt Starbucks’ sales? And Panera Bread is axing a controversial menu item.
2 years, 2 months ago
Howard Schultz, Pizza Hut, Burgerville
Howard Schultz weighs in on Starbucks’ tough quarter. Burgerville gets some growth-minded new investors. And Pizza Hut has a new president in the U.S…
2 years, 2 months ago
Joint employer, Clean Juice-Brix, Texas Roadhouse
The president has vetoed a bill that would end the NLRB’s expanded joint employer effort. Clean Juice is struggling as it prepares to be sold. And Te…
2 years, 2 months ago