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Joe & the Juice, Bartaco, hotel breakfast
Joe & the Juice has a new owner. Hotel breakfast is perking up. And Bartaco’s CEO will pull double duty at another Mexican chain.
2 years, 7 months ago
Noodles, Yelp challengers, Q3 winners and losers
Noodles CEO is out. A pair of new mobile apps are taking on Yelp. And a look at the biggest winners and losers from restaurants’ third quarter.
2 years, 7 months ago
Peppermint, Krispy Kreme / McDonald’s, franchisee margins
Peppermint is taking over beverage menus. Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s may expand their partnership. And stronger sales do wonders for franchisees mar…
2 years, 8 months ago
BK bankruptcy, Steak and Ale, Mellow Mushroom
Another Burger King operator goes bankrupt. Steak and Ale will be back by April. And Mellow Mushroom gets a new look.
2 years, 8 months ago
Tequila, declining traffic, Far West Services
Which restaurant chain sells the most tequila? Many restaurant chains report declining traffic. And a Wingstop franchise group has won a growth inves…
2 years, 8 months ago
Labor relief, Starbucks raises, impactful tech
Restaurants’ labor pains appear to be easing. Starbucks workers are getting a raise. And a look at the tech making an impact at restaurants.
2 years, 8 months ago
Sweetgreen, Larry Roberts, Wendy’s
Sweetgreen wants to open at least seven more automated restaurants next year. Larry Roberts is stepping down as president and CEO of El Pollo Loco. …
2 years, 8 months ago
Earnings, earnings, earnings
Today on RB Daily, it’s an earnings bonanza, with results from Starbucks, Papa Johns, Portillo’s and more. Also, Panera laid off some corporate staff…
2 years, 8 months ago
Wingstop, Chili’s, Savory Fund
Consumers apparently crave Wingstop’s chicken sandwiches in tough economic times. Chicken also performed well for Chili’s in its first fiscal quarter…
2 years, 8 months ago
TGI Fridays, Raising Cane’s, bankruptcy
TGI Fridays has its second new CEO in as many months. A small Florida chain files for bankruptcy. And why ratings agencies aren’t exactly thrilled wi…
2 years, 8 months ago