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Cava, Burger King, Darden
Cava Group makes a splash with its IPO. Burger King is pressuring a bankrupt operator to sell restaurants. And Darden completes it’s deal for Ruth’s …
3 years ago
Olo, Taco Bell, TGI Fridays
Olo is laying off 11% of its workforce. Taco Bell is collaborating with a Brooklyn artist to launch streetwear inspired uniforms. And TGI Fridays’ ne…
3 years ago
Menu prices, Nextbite, fake priest
Restaurant prices just keep going up. Sam Nazarian buys Nextbite. And two California restaurants are in hot water after they brought in a fake priest…
3 years ago
Grubhub, delivery drivers, alcohol to-go
Grubhub is laying off 15% of its workforce. NYC is setting a minimum wage of nearly $18 an hour for drivers from delivery apps. And we’ll discuss the…
3 years ago
Fast-casual tacos, Chili’s menu revamp, Fuku
Fast-casual taco chains are taking off. Chili’s is revamping its margaritas and chicken tenders. And Fuku launches a special sandwich for Pride Month…
3 years ago
Chick-fil-A, suburbs vs cities, economic downturn
Chick-fil-A is testing a Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich. Smaller cities and suburbs are booming while big city downtowns are quieter than they used to b…
3 years, 1 month ago
Vegan Crunchwrap, pickle pizza, Sweetgreen
Taco Bell tries a vegan Crunchwrap. Pizza Hut tries a pickle pizza. And some news tidbits from Sweetgreen and Portillo’s.
3 years, 1 month ago
McDonald’s, James Beard winners, Taco John’s
McDonald’s is bringing back Grimace this summer. Winners of the annual James Beard Awards for chefs and restaurants were announced Monday night. And …
3 years, 1 month ago
Cava, Papa Johns, Red Robin
Cava kicks off its IPO. Papa Johns takes a new tack in the UK. And Red Robin sells nine restaurants to an investor.
3 years, 1 month ago
CEO pay, Corner Bakery auction, jobs report
The highest paid restaurant exec is not a CEO. Corner Bakery has a buyer. And restaurants just keep adding jobs.
3 years, 1 month ago