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Wendy’s, Shake Shack, Panda cyberattack
Wendy’s profits are improving. Bad weather hurt Shake Shack last quarter. And the owner of Panda Express was hit with a cyberattack.
2 years, 2 months ago
Starbucks and KFC stumble, Wingstop wins, Denny’s burritos
Traffic is way down at Starbucks and KFC. But business is booming at Wingstop. Plus, Denny’s sees opportunity in an unexpected menu addition.
2 years, 2 months ago
McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King
McDonald’s has lost ground on value, but it plans to change that. Roark Capital officially owns Subway. And Burger King is doing more remodels
2 years, 2 months ago
Chili’s-Big Mac, Subway closures, Domino’s sales
Chili’s is lobbing another grenade at fast-food chains. Subway continues to shrink. And Domino’s had a big first quarter.
2 years, 2 months ago
Clean Juice, full-service perks up, Neal Awards
Clean Juice is sold. Full-service shows some signs of life. And Restaurant Business wins some awards.
2 years, 2 months ago
Chipotle, Domino’s tips, another bankruptcy
Chipotle stays red hot. Another chain declares bankruptcy. And Domino’s will pay you to tip your delivery driver.
2 years, 2 months ago
Tropical Smoothie, Cava, Clover Food Lab
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is reportedly getting a new owner. Cava is ready for its Midwest expansion. And a once buzzed-about restaurant concept that we…
2 years, 2 months ago
Retail traffic, Foxtrot shuts down, Crumbl
Restaurants are losing traffic to retailers. A growing retail-restaurant hybrid suddenly closes its doors. And if you’re like me and think Crumbl’s c…
2 years, 2 months ago
Starbucks, Tijuana Flats bankruptcy, Flynn-Applebee’s
There appears to be some movement in the case of Starbucks and its employees’ union. Tijuana Flats is filing for bankruptcy and closing many restaura…
2 years, 2 months ago
Chipotle vs. Panera, TGI Fridays, Papa Johns’ marketing
Chipotle and Panera are no longer neck and neck. Inside TGI Fridays’ potential merger with its UK franchisee. And what will a move to national market…
2 years, 2 months ago