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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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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.
Fat Brands is starting to close restaurants after declaring bankruptcy. Is Restaurant Brands International undervalued? And Domino’s appears to be winning the pizza wars.
Fat Brands’ lenders were aware of the company’s financial state, the restaurant operator says. Wienerschnitzel is jumping on the beef tallow bandwagon. And the beverage boom is a boon to equipment makers.
Burger King is upgrading the Whopper. Papa Johns sales took a hit late last year. And Schlotzsky’s is bringing back the Deli.
Outback is growing traffic again. Panera is getting aggressive with value. And an activist investor has made peace with Noodles & Company.
McDonald’s is ready to put its new Big Arch burger to its biggest test yet. Domino’s wants its largest franchisee to get back on track. And Portillo’s continues to face consequences from its previous development strategy.
Domino’s is winning pizza. Panera Bread is facing lawsuits after yet another data breach. And Noble 33 is also embroiled in an ugly court battle after firing its general counsel.
Texas Roadhouse has proven itself once again. The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs, only for Trump to immediately levy new ones. And Del Taco has reportedly closed all of its Georgia locations.
Subway is already backpedaling on its newest loyalty offer. Cheesecake Factory is hoping for a sales warm-up. And Jack in the Box is working to get back on track.
Wingstop isn’t worried about its same-store sales declines. Wendy’s interim CEO Ken Cook has made a lot of references to the chain losing its relevance. And Habit Burger & Grill is making several changes to its menu.
The president of Burger King wants you to have his phone number. The Dave’s Hot Chicken team has a new emerging brand. And Burgerville has a new CEO.
Wendy’s had a very rough quarter, Dutch Bros is open to acquisitions, and the National Restaurant Association feels cautiously optimistic about the industry.
The Grinch did wonders for McDonald’s, Spongebob did wonders for Burger King, and nothing did wonders for Popeyes.
Jobs numbers were unexpectedly rosy in January. Is Red Lobster continuing to close restaurants? And Chili’s is launching a margarita club.
No, Chipotle is not raising prices because it’s seeing an uptick in higher-income consumers. Wonder is making its first restaurant acquisition. And Jack in the Box is accusing an activist investor of “volatile behavior.”
Minneapolis restaurants are struggling amid a federal immigration enforcement action in the city. Restaurant delivery keeps growing. And Fat Brands lenders want a new CEO.
Bob Evans has a new owner. Fogo has some AI. And Starbucks is going on offense.
Jack in the Box is playing defense in another proxy battle with activist investor Sardar Biglari. Noodles & Company is attempting to get back into compliance with Nasdaq. And Zaxbys has surpassed the 1,000-restaurant milestone.
Chipotle’s same-store sales continue to dip. For Yum Brands, Taco Bell soared while Pizza Hut keeps struggling. And Cracker Barrel is making headlines again.
Darden Restaurants is shutting down Bahama Breeze. Starbucks picks strawberries to flavor its newest beverages. And two chains have appointed new chief executives.
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