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Olive Garden, California wages, Shake Shack CEO
Lower-income diners aren’t going to Olive Garden as often as they used to. California’s fast-food wage-setting process seems to be getting more and m…
2 years, 3 months ago
Chipotle’s stock split, Subway’s big switch, AI bread
Chipotle makes New York Stock Exchange history. Why Subway’s switch to Pepsi is such a big deal. And can AI make artisanal bread?
2 years, 3 months ago
McDonald’s chairman, Subway’s soda switch, Wonder
McDonald’s CEO is adding a new title to his job description. Subway is switching soda suppliers. And Wonder lands another nine-figure funding round.
2 years, 3 months ago
Panera Bread, unified commerce, Virtual Dining Concepts
It looks like Panera Bread is not, in fact, exempt from California’s fast-food wage hike. Get to know unified commerce, the latest tech buzzword. And…
2 years, 3 months ago
Corner Bakery’s comeback, Subway, Boston Market
Corner Bakery is bouncing back from bankruptcy. Subway franchisees just hired a high-powered attorney. And former employees of the struggling Boston …
2 years, 3 months ago
Kernel, C3 acquisition, &Pizza CEO
The new concept from Chipotle’s founder is looking to reimagine fast-casual dining. Digital restaurant group C3 has made another acquisition. And &Pi…
2 years, 3 months ago
McDonald's, Five Iron Gold, Pizza Hut
Get ready for bigger burgers at McDonald’s (again). Five Iron Golf gets a high-profile endorsement. And Pizza Hut tries the bagel business.
2 years, 3 months ago
Menu prices, fast-casual delivery, Keith Lee Effect
Restaurant menu prices are easing. There’s a new partnership between two delivery-focused fast casuals. And what is the Keith Lee effect?
2 years, 3 months ago
Boston Market, restaurant trends, union salters
Boston Market appears to be down to just a couple dozen locations. Is the supermarket the next restaurant bastion? And here’s how to tell if restaura…
2 years, 3 months ago
Starbucks, Noodles, Potbelly
Starbucks passes Subway on the list of biggest restaurant chains. Noodles has a new CEO and a new menu strategy. And Potbelly is seeing good results …
2 years, 4 months ago