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Fast Act fallout, Kitchen United, KFC vs Popeyes
California’s Fast Act may be dead, but its replacement will still have a big impact on restaurants. Kitchen United is preparing for a new chapter und…
2 years, 9 months ago
Sauce, tech, executive changes
Franchisees want to know what the return on investment is for new tech. A look at why sauce matters so much. And Papa Johns and other chains name new…
2 years, 9 months ago
AI, Ice Spice, pickleball
Can tech and hospitality coexist? Dunkin’ teams up with Ice Spice and Ben Affleck. And pickleball concepts are proliferating.
2 years, 9 months ago
Sweetgreen, Howard Schultz, Boston Market
Sweetgreen passes a key margin benchmark. Howard Schultz is stepping down as Starbucks director. And what’s going on at Boston Market?
2 years, 9 months ago
Noodles and Company, Dominos, McDonalds
Noodles and Company is bringing Chicken Parmesan to the menu. Dominos changes up its loyalty program. And McDonalds is getting rid of its self-serve …
2 years, 9 months ago
Boston Market, Clean Juice, burger prices
We’ll discuss the chaotic world of the owner of Boston Market. About 40% of Clean Juice franchisees want out of the system. And the average price of …
2 years, 9 months ago
Big game back at Arby’s, Square outage, Wonder
Elk and venison are back on the menu at Arby’s. An outage at Square creates headaches for restaurants. And a look at Wonder, a new restaurant concept…
2 years, 10 months ago
Subway, Whataburger, Dave & Busters
Subway introduces a new loyalty program. Whataburger is opening a digital kitchen. And Dave & Busters has a plan to boost sales.
2 years, 10 months ago
Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, CKE
Chick-fil-A is adding hundreds of new mobile ordering lanes. Wendy’s gets in on the pumpkin spice action. And the owner of Carl’s and Hardee’s names …
2 years, 10 months ago
Pumpkin spice, Toast, Popeyes
Consumers can’t get enough of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice products. Toast’s CEO is stepping down. And Popeyes Sweet & Spicy Wings has been its most popu…
2 years, 10 months ago