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Sriracha, Amazon Fresh, ChowNow
Everybody’s freaking out over a shortage of a popular condiment. Restaurants have reason to worry about the growth of Amazon Fresh. And yet another r…
3 years, 11 months ago
Menu prices, unionization, ice cream perfume
Restaurant menu prices hit another record high last month. The push for unionizing in restaurants continues to grow. And would you wear perfume that …
3 years, 11 months ago
Starbucks, Crumbl Cookies, Snappy Tomato Pizza
Safety issues are prompting Starbucks to close more than a dozen stores. Fast-growing Crumbl Cookies is getting litigious. And Snappy Tomato Pizza ha…
3 years, 11 months ago
Starbucks changes, McDonald’s, Sam Fox
Starbucks’ CEO hinted at some changes coming for the chain. McDonald’s is buying a major franchisee. And Sam Fox is ramping up his pizza business.
3 years, 11 months ago
Chowbotics, Cinnabon, jobs
Say goodbye to Sally the Salad Robot. Cinnabon is doing something it’s never done before. And restaurants continue to add jobs
3 years, 11 months ago
Subway, Toast, best burgers
Subway is getting away from customization. Consumers rank their favorite burgers. And Toast acquires a scheduling app.
4 years ago
Amazon + Grubhub, mid-year review, McDonald's Summer Camp
Might Amazon become a Grubhub investor? It's been a rough first half of the year for restaurants. And McDonald's Summer Camp promo is causing some un…
4 years ago
Slapfish, inflation discounts, KFC’s Russia exit
The Slapfish seafood chain has a new owner. Yum Brands is putting the finishing touches on its exit from Russia. And some restaurants are fighting in…
4 years ago
FAST Act, rent, Maple & Ash
A California bill giving fast-food workers a say in their wages crept closer to becoming law. The legal feud over Maple & Ash takes a new twist. And …
4 years ago
McDonald’s, Dave & Buster’s, US Foods
Trouble appears to be brewing between McDonald’s and its franchisees. Dave & Buster’s now owns fellow food-and-games chain Main Event. And US Foods’ …
4 years ago