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McDonald’s, Cracker Barrel, America’s favorite chain
Americans’ favorite restaurant chain is not all that surprising. Black McDonald’s franchisees approved a vote of no confidence against the chain’s CE…
4 years ago
McDonald’s, Mighty Quinn’s, culinary schools
McDonald’s is shaking up its C-suite. One fast casual is actually lowering prices. And culinary school is changing.
4 years ago
Roe v. Wade, data security and restaurant mergers
Companies are paying workers to travel for abortions, lobbyists defend loyalty programs in a data security bill, and where are all the mergers.
4 years ago
Burger King news, Darden’s margins, duck farmers protest
Burger King debuted five new burgers, Darden Restaurants reports improved margins, and duck farmers in upstate New York are protesting.
4 years ago
Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and barbecue
Starbucks gets accused of labor violations; Chick-fil-A is opening a new type of drive-thru and there was a deal for a barbecue concept.
4 years ago
Inflation, supply chain, Krispy (Ice) Kreme
Inflation is hurting restaurant traffic. Krispy Kreme adds ice cream to the menu. And the USDA is investing in supply chain startups.
4 years ago
Restaurant stocks, Red Robin, Starbucks
Concerns about the economy have hurt restaurant stocks this year. Red Robin is courting customers who are watching their wallets. And Starbucks loses…
4 years ago
Business interruption insurance, tariffs, Subway
There's a rare restaurant winner in a business interruption insurance case, might tariffs be going away to ease inflation, and Subway continues to lo…
4 years ago
McPlant’s face plant, cauliflower rice, Chuck E. Cheese
McDonald’s plant-based burger test isn’t doing so well. Chipotle is trying a new take on cauliflower rice. And Chuck E. Cheese gets a refresh in Flor…
4 years ago
Dining out, Chipotle Canada, heatwave
People are dining out more often, rather than ordering in. Chipotle Mexican Grill is steadily growing its Canadian business. And here’s how operators…
4 years ago