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Bloomin’ Brands announces corporate layoffs, names Kelia Bazile Carrabba’s president Bloomin’ Brands announces corporate layoffs, names Kelia Bazile Carrabba’s president

The company laid off about 100 workers, or about 17% of support center staff, in a restructuring

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Feb 21, 2025

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Norms Restaurants names Mark Politzer as president and CEO Norms Restaurants names Mark Politzer as president and CEO

Feb 21, 2025

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Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states, sparking debate Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 20, 2025

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The Cheesecake Factory notes strength of Flower Child brand The Cheesecake Factory notes strength of Flower Child brand

Feb 20, 2025

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Shake Shack’s same-store sales up 4.3% with price increases Shake Shack same-store sales up 4.3% with price increases

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 20, 2025

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Pinstripes is significantly slowing down new unit openings Pinstripes is significantly slowing down new unit openings

Feb 20, 2025

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Taco Bell teams up with Milk Bar to launch Birthday Cake Churros

Taco Bell teams up with Milk Bar to launch Birthday Cake Churros

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Joe Christina joins Noodles & Company as president and chief operating officer

Joe Christina joins Noodles & Company as president and chief operating officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Tech Tracker: Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices

Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Wingstop tests a new kitchen operating platform

Wingstop tests a new kitchen operating platform

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle is going on a hiring spree with the help of AI

Chipotle is going on a hiring spree with the help of AI

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Charlie Morrison named to Nothing Bundt Cakes board of directors

Charlie Morrison named to Nothing Bundt Cakes board of directors

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Paul Macaluso named chief executive officer of Torchy’s Tacos

Paul Macaluso named chief executive officer of Torchy’s Tacos

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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KFC U.S. headquarters are relocating from Kentucky to Texas

KFC U.S. headquarters are relocating from Kentucky to Texas

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RBI buys out Burger King China for $158M

RBI buys out Burger King China for $158M

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner for theater-themed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner for theater-themed doughnuts

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept makes its U.S. debut

The dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept makes its U.S. debut

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wingstop features Jalen Green in NBA advertising

Wingstop features Jalen Green in NBA advertising

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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In-N-Out Burger is closing one of its California headquarters

In-N-Out Burger is closing one of its California headquarters

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wendy’s sees first-quarter trough in consumer spending

Wendy’s sees first-quarter trough in consumer spending

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How Dutch Bros wins with customization, connection, and speed

Explaining Dutch Bros success in Q4 2024

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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CosMc’s expands its Texas footprint, launches churro lineup

CosMc’s expands its Texas footprint, launches churro lineup

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Domino’s largest global master franchisee is closing more than 200 stores

Domino’s Pizza enterprises to shut almost 200 stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Denny’s sees softness in consumer spending

Denny’s sees softness in consumer spending

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Burger King parent RBI plots remodels and improved speed of service

Burger King parent RBI plots remodels and improved speed of service

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer has left the company

Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer has left the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chili’s and Lifetime channel partner for Margarita Day TV event

Chili’s and Lifetime channel partner for Margarita Day TV event

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb for Valentine’s Day

Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Red Lobster enlists basketball all-star Blake Griffin to promote Lobsterfest

Red Lobster enlists basketball all-star Blake Griffin to promote Lobsterfest

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chili’s renews Spire partnership for NASCAR race season

Chili’s renews Spire partnership for NASCAR race season

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Tropical Smoothie Café shakes up C-suite with new executive appointments

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appoints three new executives

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Chick-fil-A is testing a reusable drink caddy

Chick-fil-A is testing reusable drink caddies

Chick-fil-A is testing reusable drink caddies

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s still has some work to do to recover from its E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s still has some work to do to recover from its E. coli outbreak

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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