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Burger ads, Subway, Martha Stewart
McDonald’s and Wendy’s win a lawsuit over their burger advertisements. A court orders 14 Bay Area Subway stores to close. And BurgerFi loses a high-p…
2 years, 9 months ago
Restaurant trends, consumer spending, coffee
A look at five big restaurant chain trends. Higher-end consumers may be cutting back on spending. And how coffee chains celebrated National Coffee D…
2 years, 9 months ago
Wage hikes in Calif. and NYC, vegan cheese, Trump
California’s landmark fast-food wage hike is on the books. Third-party couriers in New York City are also in line for a big raise. And Taco Bell trie…
2 years, 9 months ago
Burger King, Subway, Sweetgreen
Burger King buys a bunch of bankrupt Burger Kings. Subway is requiring all franchisees to start accepting digital coupons. And Sweetgreen tweaks its …
2 years, 9 months ago
Smokey Bones, Roman Empire, loyalty programs
Fat Brands has acquired Smokey Bones. Panera Bread is launching a new “Roman Empire” menu. And loyalty programs are becoming more cost effective for …
2 years, 9 months ago
McDonald’s royalties, Krispy Kreme, Eataly
McDonald’s operators speak out against the chain’s service fee hike. Krispy Kreme is getting a new CEO. And KFC adds another bowl to its menu.
2 years, 9 months ago
McDonald’s, Red Lobster, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
McDonald’s is increasing its franchise charges. Red Lobster named a new CEO. And Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza says goodbye to its AI phone ordering sys…
2 years, 9 months ago
Olive Garden, Taco/Social, chicken wings
Olive Garden customers are getting more selective. A group of restaurant veterans has a new taco concept. And these chains serve some of consumers’ f…
2 years, 9 months ago
Portillo’s, price sensitivity, Uber Eats
Portillo’s wants to grow to 800 locations. Consumers are showing more price sensitivity. And Uber Eats is adding an AI chatbot that can help diners d…
2 years, 9 months ago
Dynamic Pricing, Calif. marijuana dispensaries, Taco Bell
Restaurants show interest in dynamic pricing. California’s Marijuana dispensaries may soon be able to sell food and beverages. And Taco Bell is testi…
2 years, 9 months ago