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Bojangles marketing, Panera IPO, Florida delivery
Bojangles franchisees are taking their franchisor to court over marketing. Will Panera Bread ever go public? And Florida lawmakers are changing the w…
2 years, 4 months ago
Charter Foods lawsuit, loyalty programs, Ken Pendery
A Taco Bell operator is facing sexual harassment claims. Many restaurants want more from their loyalty programs. And First Watch co-founder Ken Pende…
2 years, 4 months ago
Starbucks’ board, First Watch earnings, DoorDash-NYC
The activists lobbying for seats on Starbucks board have withdrawn their nominations. First Watch opened a significant number of new stores during i…
2 years, 4 months ago
California wages, Neon Greens, Whole Foods
The members of California’s Fast Food Council have been named. Whole Foods has a scaled-down new store design. And a look at a salad concept that gro…
2 years, 4 months ago
Sweetgreen, Starbucks, Papa Johns
Sweetgreen is going all in on its digital kitchens. Starbucks received some key endorsements in its board fight with a union-backed group. And expect…
2 years, 4 months ago
Papa Johns, Red Robin, Subway
Delivery apps are beating Papa Johns at its own game. Red Robin wants you to know about its free refills. And Subway pressures franchisees on remodel…
2 years, 4 months ago
Wendy’s dynamic pricing, Panera Bread, Applebee’s and IHOP
Wendy’s isn’t testing dynamic pricing after all. Panera Bread is revamping its menu. And Applebee’s and IHOP could soon co-brand in the U.S.
2 years, 4 months ago
Wendy’s-dynamic pricing, Golden Corral data breach, Cava
Wendy’s recent mention of a surge-pricing test is going viral. A buffet chain is in the midst of a data breach. And Cava had an impressive first year…
2 years, 4 months ago
Domino’s Pizza, Smashed Jack burgers, Wonder-Walmart
Emergency pizza has been a hit for Domino’s. Here’s the inside scoop on the latest Jack in the Box burger. And Walmart has a new delivery-focused foo…
2 years, 4 months ago
Bloomin’ Brands closures, Starbucks labor, restaurant success
Bloomin’ Brands is doing some pruning of its older restaurants. Starbucks’ board is getting some attention from labor activists. And reports of the r…
2 years, 4 months ago