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Panera Bread spices up sandwich menu
The chain also added two avocado toast flavors and revived blueberry and sesame bagels as part of its latest menu change.
By Julie Littman • July 18, 2024 -
Darden to buy Chuy’s for more than $600M
The all-cash transaction will add a Tex-Mex chain to Darden’s portfolio of restaurants, which includes Olive Garden and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
By Julie Littman • Updated July 17, 2024 -
Hotel restaurants use storytelling, immersive experiences to draw repeat guests
Successful concepts center narratives, offer signature experiences and are well-attuned to changing customer tastes, experts say.
By Brian Martucci • July 17, 2024 -
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s launches SoundHound’s automated phone ordering system
After launching in over 30 corporate locations, the technology, which claims to be “highly accurate,” is now available to over 100 franchised units.
By Julie Littman • July 17, 2024 -
Beastie Boys sue Chili’s parent Brinker over ‘Sabotage’ video
The rappers contend that the restaurant chain appropriated their 1994 hit and music video for social media use without permission.
By Justin Bachman • July 15, 2024 -
The biggest restaurant bankruptcies so far this year
From Red Lobster to Rubio’s, several chains and franchisees went bankrupt as they faced declining traffic, rising costs and other economic factors.
By Julie Littman • July 15, 2024 -
Mobile apps drive fast food satisfaction — so long as service is speedy
High-quality mobile apps can be central to the fast food experience if they enable improvements across the entire customer journey.
By Bryan Wassel • July 15, 2024 -
Sponsored by MARS Foodservices
Boost profits by crafting an irresistible snack experience
Here are four top tips to help you develop more enticing snack options that will attract additional diners.
July 15, 2024 -
Potbelly opens shop inside the Pentagon
The chain is focusing on expanding at military bases and installations, with two shops also set to open at Fort Liberty in North Carolina later this year.
By Julie Littman • July 12, 2024 -
Mr Gatti’s Pizza to open 92 units inside Walmart
The Walmart partnership and a recently developed c-store model play into the pizza chain’s strategy to expand via non-traditional channels.
By Julie Littman • July 12, 2024 -
Pump & Pantry expands Quiznos partnership
After a “highly successful” initial rollout over the past two years, the companies decided to grow the deal from four to 10 sites by 2026.
By Jessica Loder • July 11, 2024 -
Del Taco unveils $2 value menu
As chains continue to roll out low-price lineups, Del Taco is looking to stand out by offering more than a dozen items under the eye-grabbing price point.
By Julie Littman • July 11, 2024 -
Mod Pizza acquired by Elite Restaurant Group
The transaction comes several months after the chain closed underperforming locations and will help it avoid bankruptcy, which it was reportedly considering.
By Julie Littman • July 10, 2024 -
Starbucks streamlines beverage making, creates role to speed service
The Siren Craft System, rolling out across the U.S. and Canada by the end of July, aims to help baristas and managers anticipate demand.
By Bryan Wassel • July 10, 2024 -
An inside look at Potbelly’s small-format restaurant
The company joins a list of chains turning to smaller store footprints as a way to decrease development and operational costs while accelerating growth.
By Julie Littman • July 10, 2024 -
Starbucks, KFC, Peet’s Coffee collaborate on citywide reusable cups project
Closed Loop Partners describes the Petaluma, California, project as a first-of-its-kind initiative for a U.S. city in which reusable to-go cups are the default option across multiple restaurants.
By Maria Rachal • July 9, 2024 -
ConverseNow buys competitor Valyant AI
The companies expect the business combination will help speed up the deployment of voice AI at the drive-thru.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 9, 2024 -
Restaurant customer satisfaction grows despite rising prices, ACSI finds
Consumers want premium experiences to help make the meal feel worth the cost, according to ACSI’s Forrest Morgeson.
By Bryan Wassel • July 8, 2024 -
How Perkins’ multifaceted refresh aims to accelerate growth
The company is “elevating and adapting the brand” with its new name, store updates and an upcoming menu overhaul, President Toni Ronayne said in an interview.
By Julie Littman • July 8, 2024 -
OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 2, 2024 -
Hard Rock appoints cafe division president
Eric Martino, who has over 30 years of hospitality experience, will oversee operations at nearly 200 eateries around the world.
By Julie Littman • July 1, 2024 -
Burritobar signs 93-unit NJ master franchise deal
Burritobar will target secondary and tertiary suburban markets anchored by shopping centers in its initial phase of U.S. expansion, CDO Jeff Young said.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated July 2, 2024 -
Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions
The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.
By Zoya Mirza • July 1, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Compass Coffee responds to union drive with mass hiring
The union plans to challenge the voter eligibility of scores of workers the Washington, D.C.-based chain added to its roster ahead of a scheduled mid-July election.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 28, 2024 -
Panera faces potential class-action lawsuit over data breach involving employee information
Corporate files were accessed during a security incident in March, but workers weren’t informed about sensitive data being exposed until June, the lawsuit claims.
By Carolyn Crist • June 28, 2024