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Your quick morning dose of the restaurant news you need, every weekday, from the editors of Restaurant Business and Nation's Restaurant News.
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McDonald’s has some new drinks. Denny’s has a new CEO, and Jersey Mike’s had a pretty solid year under its new private equity owner.
We have new intel as to what motivates quick-service consumers to eat out. Crumbl continues to ride a bit of a roller coaster. And Saucy by KFC is set to make its debut in the Lone Star State.
The Power List is out. Chili’s is the new No. 2 in casual dining. And 7-Eleven’s IPO has been delayed.Learn more about Menu Masters: https://menumastersevent.com/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=mm26&utm_content=podcast
Landlords think the FAT Brands sale process is moving too quickly. A bankrupt franchisee is blaming California’s $20 fast food wage for its problems. And Panera has a new menu line.Learn more about Menu Masters: https://menumastersevent.com/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=mm26&utm_content=podcast
Restaurants will feel the pain of higher gas prices. It’s sauce time at Domino’s. And KFC is breaking into song.Learn more about Menu Masters: https://menumastersevent.com/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=mm26&utm_content=podcast
Chick-fil-A’s unit volumes have hit a ceiling. IHOP has trademarked an interesting acronym to promote its newest value offering. And Huey Magoo’s is pushing big into Texas.
Burger King wants to take the crown from McDonald’s. Taco Bell is giving U.S. customers a taste of the world. And the restaurant industry has clawed back some of the jobs lost earlier this year.
Starbucks is giving out bonuses. Red Lobster is still waiting for its post-bankruptcy comeback. And we now know more about McDonald’s $3 menu.
Independent restaurants don’t like the Sysco merger. Chagee is pumping the brakes on expansion. And Shake Shack unveiled big tech upgrades.
Firehouse Subs is sweetening the pot on its franchise development incentives. Restaurants want to help consumers who are feeling the pinch at gas pumps. And KFC is pulling a page from Taco Bell with its latest value play.
Sysco is buying Restaurant Depot. Wendy’s is upgrading its chicken sandwich. And Papa Johns has some new sandwiches and sauces.
Wonder is adding a new Indian concept. Dos Toros is trying it again in Chicago. And women are dropping out of the restaurant industry.
Taco Bell is letting its Rewards members choose which global item to bring to the U.S. Noodles & Company’s turnaround seems to be going well. And Sweetgreen has launched three new chicken dishes.
McDonald’s is teaming up with KPop Demon Hunters. A large Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. And Krispy Kreme has sold a majority stake in a joint venture.
Starbucks wants shorter lines at airports for coffee. Domino’s is updating its pizza tracker. And OpenTable is demanding exclusivity.
The McDonald’s Big Arch has provided a modest traffic bump. DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program to ease the impact of gas prices. And Little Caesars is answering consumers’ increasing demand for shareable offerings.
FAT Brands has bankruptcy financing. CloudKitchens CEO has something new in the works. And Wonder appears to be making IPO preparations.
Andy Wiederhorn is out at FAT Brands. Darden continues to outperform the casual-dining segment. And a Midwest buffet chain is shrinking its footprint.
Maggiano’s is looking for big eaters. Chipotle has another new sauce. And El Pollo Loco is upgrading its rewards program.
Small businesses affected by ICE crackdowns could get relief, Applebee’s is shifting its marketing strategy, and agentic AI is cropping up more in restaurants
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