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Jack in the Box, Cheesecake Factory, Burgerim
Jack in the Box is cooking up a bigger burger. No news is good news at The Cheesecake Factory. And an update on the federal case against the founder …
2 years, 4 months ago
Wingstop, CosMc’s, energy drinks
Wingstop is seeing double-digit same-store sales growth, but investors aren’t impressed. Some McDonald’s franchisees want to get in on the CosMc’s ac…
2 years, 4 months ago
Focus re-Brands, Andy Wiederhorn, Starbucks
Focus Brands is rebranding. Andy Wiederhorn is facing charges from the SEC. And a record number of Starbucks stores filed to form unions.
2 years, 4 months ago
Toast, BJ’s-weather, Texas Roadhouse
Another restaurant tech supplier is in the midst of a major restructuring. Bad weather had a bad effect on the earnings of at least one casual-dining…
2 years, 4 months ago
Inspire IPO, Wendy’s, 7 Brew
Inspire Brands is reportedly considering an IPO. Wendy’s is planning big investments in digital and marketing. And 7 Brew coffee has a high-profile n…
2 years, 4 months ago
McDonald’s franchisees, restaurant labor, David Bouley
McDonald’s franchisees are lobbying for the return of a popular snack item. A look inside the current state of restaurant labor. An
2 years, 4 months ago
Menu prices, BJ’s activist, Burger King
Restaurant prices keep rising. BJs Restaurants is facing pressure from an activist investor. And Burger King franchisees are having a big year.
2 years, 4 months ago
Taco Bell’s innovations, Boston Market, Tacos 1986
Taco Bell just divulged its marketing plan for the year. Boston Market’s owner is filing for bankruptcy yet again. And there’s an emerging taco chain…
2 years, 4 months ago
Flynn Group for sale, fast-food union, California wage hike
The world’s largest restaurant franchisee might be for sale. California fast-food workers get a union ahead of a big wage hike. And a look at how res…
2 years, 4 months ago
TikTok, Yum Brands, Whataburger
TikTok is wielding an influence on restaurant menus. Yum Brands is making a major growth push. And Whataburger is popping up in some unexpected locat…
2 years, 5 months ago