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John Elway, Panera Bread, Chili’s
John Elway is investing in Tom’s Watch Bar. Panera Bread opened a new urban format store in New York City. And Chili's opened its first to-go-only lo…
3 years, 8 months ago
First Watch, Papa Johns, sweets at Sweetgreen
Sales continue to boom at First Watch. Papa John’s CEO is feeling good about pizza. And Sweetgreen now serves sweets.
3 years, 8 months ago
Texas, delivery, Starbucks
Texas is offering restaurants money to help them recover from the pandemic. Delivery continues to defy inflation. And Starbucks is making money from …
3 years, 8 months ago
Frozen food, Shake Shack, Papa John’s
Shake Shack, Papa John’s and Portillo’s reported earnings Thursday. Fast-food chains say they’re feeling confident ahead of a potential recession. An…
3 years, 8 months ago
Jack in the Box, Chili's, Sally the salad robot.
Jack in the box is selling Del Taco restaurants to franchisees. Chili’s new strategy to offer fewer discounts is hurting traffic. And operators are m…
3 years, 8 months ago
Recession, Red Robin, McDonald’s vs. Domino’s
Sysco doesn’t see a recession coming. Red Robin revamped its C-suite. And why McDonald’s is suddenly competing with a pizza chain.
3 years, 8 months ago
Chipotle, pink foods, TouchBistro
Union activity at Chipotle is heating up again. Pink foods are trending. And Tech supplier TouchBistro has raised $110 million.
3 years, 8 months ago
Texas Roadhouse, Chipotle, efficient chicken
Texas Roadhouse could soon be the biggest casual-dining chain in the country. Lower-income diners are trading Chipotle for McDonald’s. And the most e…
3 years, 8 months ago
Lettuce prices, On the Border, McDonald’s
Lettuce prices are skyrocketing. On the Border and Shoney’s have been rolling back prices. And Marketing has been a big help to McDonald’s.
3 years, 8 months ago
Wingstop, Cicis, hot chicken
Wingstop is soaring again. PE firms buy a hot chicken chain. And why Cicis is investing in video games.
3 years, 8 months ago