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Burger King, Fat Brands and Popeyes
Burger King wins the Oscars, Fat Brands is headed toward a sale, and a Popeyes franchisee is closing more restaurants.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Kona Grill, El Pollo Loco, Sweetgreen
Some Kona Grills will soon be converted to other brands. El Pollo Loco is ready to grow again. And Sweetgreen wants to be a lifestyle brand again.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Papa Johns, Burger King and Noma
Papa Johns is staying mum on takeover rumors. The big bite taken by Burger King’s president has juiced traffic. And the co-founder of Noma stepped do…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Papa Johns, McDonald’s, gas prices
Papa Johns is apparently weighing yet another offer. McDonald’s is introducing a new value offer. And rising gas prices are likely to impact restaur…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns and Noma
Taco Bell is finally unveiling its menu lineup for 2026. Jimmy Johns has a new brand president. And the Noma popup in Los Angeles could be in trouble…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Applebee’s wings, Gong cha expansion, California Pizza Kitchen CPG
Applebee’s is focusing on its off-premises business with its latest promotion. A Taiwanese-style boba tea chain is gunning for 1,000 U.S. locations. …
4 months ago
Jobs report, Texas Roadhouse, full-service restaurants
February’s jobs report paints a gloomy picture for the restaurant industry. Texas Roadhouse added a high-profile new board member. And full-service r…
4 months ago
Cracker Barrel, Del Taco, Chick-fil-A
Cracker Barrel’s recovery is inching forward. Del Taco’s new owners want the old Del Taco back. And Chick-fil-A is launching its spring menu next wee…
4 months ago
McDonald’s Big Arch, Starbucks corporate office, Freddy’s
The fast-food burger wars are getting a whole new life on social media. Starbucks is planning a new corporate office. And a large Freddy’s franchisee…
4 months ago
Jack in the Box, Olo consumer app, Slutty Vegan
Jack in the Box staves off a board proxy fight. Olo has debuted its first consumer-facing app, and Slutty Vegan’s founder has declared bankruptcy.
4 months ago