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Avian flu, McDonald’s-Israel, Frances Allen
Avian flu hits the nation’s biggest egg supplier. McDonald’s is buying out its franchisee in Israel. And the CEO is out at a big QSR chain.
2 years, 3 months ago
McDonald's, Red Lobster, Dave & Buster's
McDonald’s CEO got a pay boost. How has Red Lobster unraveled in recent years? And Dave & Buster’s is ready to focus on the food part of its food and…
2 years, 3 months ago
World Central Kitchen, Wendy’s, BurgerFi
Seven members of Jose Andres’ aid group are killed in Gaza. A big Wendy’s franchisee buys more Wendy’s. And BurgerFi is having some financial problem…
2 years, 3 months ago
Fast casuals, Swig, Dave & Buster’s
Wall Street is smiling at fast-casual concepts. A fast-growing drinks chain is looking for a new leader. And Dave & Buster’s is heading overseas.
2 years, 3 months ago
Punch Bowl Social, I Heart Mac and Cheese, Gen Z
What ever happened to Punch Bowl Social? A mac and cheese franchise is hit with a fine in California. And a look at Gen Z’s restaurant tech preferenc…
2 years, 3 months ago
Bob Evans for sale, McDonald’s prices, Smashburger
Bob Evans is apparently for sale. McDonald’s price increases are not created equally. And what CEO Denise Nelsen plans to do at Smashburger.
2 years, 3 months ago
Swipe fees, Benihana, insider trading
Credit card swipe fees are going down, so why are restaurants so unhappy? Benihana is sold for $365 million. And a group of baseball players are accu…
2 years, 3 months ago
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme, Danny Meyer, marketing fails
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are expanding their partnership. Danny Meyer is offering his hospitality expertise to non-restaurant businesses. And a lo…
2 years, 3 months ago
Panera outage, D.C. tip credit, pizza problems
Panera Bread is dealing with a digital outage. Full-service restaurants in D.C. are slashing jobs. And the pizza business has fallen on hard times.
2 years, 3 months ago
Sluggish sales, Red Lobster, Rob Lynch
Restaurant sales are slowing. Red Lobster has a new CEO. And how Shake Shack lured Rob Lynch away from Papa Johns.
2 years, 3 months ago