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Domino’s, Jack in the Box and fast-casual chain sales
Domino’s is dealing with a lot of discounting from competitors. A Jack in the Box franchisee is suing the franchisor. And 2025 was not kind to fast-c…
2 months, 1 week ago
Applebee’s, joint employer regulations and Top 500 franchise brands
An Applebee’s franchisee is not happy about the growth of dual-branded units with sister-brand IHOP. The Deparment of Labor has a new proposed rule o…
2 months, 1 week ago
Little Caesars drones, Starbucks pickup, Wendy’s spicy chicken
Little Caesars is taking its family meals to the skies, Starbucks is now enabling customers to schedule their orders, and a look inside the making of…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chipotle, Jeni’s and which restaurant chains are growing
Chipotle is bringing back its hardest hitting LTO. Jeni’s has a new CEO who knows a bit about ice cream. And which restaurant chains grew the most la…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Starbucks, Steak n Shake, P.F. Chang’s, El Pollo Loco
Starbucks is spending $100 million on its Nashville support center. Steak n Shake has a new chief maha officer. And P.F. Chang’s and El Pollo Loco an…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jersey Mike’s, Red Lobster and the Top 500 Restaurant Chains.
Jersey Mike’s is heading for an IPO. Endless shrimp is back at Red Lobster. And this year’s Top 500 Restaurant chain report is out. It was a rough 20…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
El Pollo Loco, Bread Zeppelin, Snooze Eatery
We can continue to expect menu innovation at El Pollo Loco. Bread Zeppelin wants the world to know they stuffed salad into bread long before Panera. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Little Caesars, Dairy Queen and Chicago’s tip credit
Little Caesars is on ChatGPT. Dairy Queen is bringing AI to the drive thru. And the slow demise of the tip credit will continue in Chicago.
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
Starbucks AI, CAVA seafood, Hardee’s prime rib
AI can now help pick your Starbucks based on your outfit. CAVA is officially launching its first seafood item. And Hardee’s is going big with the pri…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Taco Bell Nacho Fries, Chili’s chicken sandwich, Jack in the box franchisee
Taco Bell is turning up the heat on its Nacho Fries. Chili’s unveiled its new chicken sandwich. Jack in the Box is trying to keep a franchisee from c…
2 months, 3 weeks ago