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McDonald’s, Just Salad and the sandwich segment
McDonald’s has a new chief of development. Just Salad scored a slam dunk with a new celebrity investor. And quick-service sandwich chains are losing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Luckin Coffee, Church’s Texas Chicken, Cotton Patch Cafe
Luckin Coffee is bringing kiosks to its New York locations. Another chain has jumped into catering. And a casual-dining chain has been sold.
2 months, 1 week ago
KFC, Taco Bell, Einstein Bros.
KFC has a plan for its next chapter of growth. Taco Bell opened its first Cantina in an airport. And Einstein Bros. is hoping to catch the bagel boom.
2 months, 1 week ago
Red Lobster, Pizzana, Popeyes
A group of Red Lobster’s creditors has filed a lawsuit against Thai Union Group. The eight-unit pizza chain Pizzana is preparing for big growth. And …
2 months, 1 week ago
Domino’s, Darden and Starbucks
Domino’s incoming CEO sees the pizza chain as a brand in progress. Business is booming at LongHorn Steakhouse. And Starbucks wants some employees to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Wendy’s, hiring, On the Border
Wendy’s is getting the meme treatment. Restaurants are expected to hire fewer workers this summer. And On the Border filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Domino’s, Taco Bell and Starbucks
Domino’s CEO is stepping down. Taco Bell is offering emotional support tacos. And Starbucks is adding new leaders to its coffeeshops.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
TGI Fridays, hot chicken in the U.K., Zaxbys
TGI Fridays made a new tech move in its ongoing transformation. The U.K. is getting even more hot chicken. And Zaxbys is tapping into a longtime favo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Twin Peaks, McDonald’s and NFL Sunday Ticket
Twin Peaks is out of bankruptcy. The history of McDonald’s fried apple pie. And the controversy about EverPass and the NFL Sunday Ticket .
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Panera, gas prices, Pura Vida
Panera has rolled out a big menu upgrade. Higher gas prices have begun to take their toll on fast food traffic. And Pura Vida Miami is building infra…
2 months, 3 weeks ago