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First Watch, Ultimo Coffee-union, BurgerFI
First Watch is buying up more franchised locations. One small coffee chain is opting out of its union. And BurgerFi’s turnaround is on the horizon, i…
2 years, 6 months ago
MOD Pizza, Dutch Bros, Papa John's
MOD Pizza gets a new CEO. Dutch Bros adds three c-level executives. Papa John’s wants to spend more on marketing amid an expansion push. And a Las Ve…
2 years, 6 months ago
Kura Sushi, Barbara Lynch, National Restaurant Association
Kura Sushi had a solid quarter. A Boston restaurateur is closing several restaurants and selling others. And the National Restaurant Association has …
2 years, 6 months ago
McDonald’s-Middle East, Greenlane, Boston Market
War in the Middle East is apparently impacting sales at McDonald’s. There’s a new drive-thru salad concept worth watching. And Boston Market keeps sh…
2 years, 6 months ago
TGI Friday’s, new restaurants, Bloomin’ Brands.
TGI Friday’s is shrinking. More new restaurants are opening. And Bloomin’ Brands gets an interesting new director.
2 years, 6 months ago
Pizza delivery, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Oakberry
Is pizza self-delivery going the way of the dinosaurs? Tropical Smoothie Cafe is apparently up for sale. And a Brazilian acai concept has big U.S. ex…
2 years, 6 months ago
Best stories of the year, Newk’s, on-the-job deaths
A look at the best stories of the year in Restaurant Business. FSC Franchising Co. has acquired the Newk's fast casual brand. And on-the-job deaths o…
2 years, 6 months ago
Same-store sales, Squishmallows, JuneBaby
Same-store sales softened in the third quarter. McDonald’s launches Squishmallows Happy Meals. And the Seattle restaurant JuneBaby is scheduled to cl…
2 years, 6 months ago
Chuck E Cheese, McDonald’s, NRD Capital
Chuck E. Cheese is for sale. McDonald’s is surveying its franchisees about child labor law violations. And NRD Capital is getting into the pickleball…
2 years, 6 months ago
Trading down, breakfast, Infinite Kitchen
Darden Restaurants has not seen much trading down by customers. Restaurant visits for breakfast are up 4% this year. And Sweetgreen opened its second…
2 years, 6 months ago