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Hurricane Grill & Wings franchisees sue parent company for misappropriating funds Hurricane Grill & Wings franchisees sue parent company

Franchisees representing half of the 38 Hurricane Grill & Wings locations have accused the Fat Brands company of mismanaging marketing funds

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Feb 25, 2025

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Golden Corral rebrands its fast-casual Homeward Kitchen Golden Corral rebrands its fast-casual Homeward Kitchen

Feb 25, 2025

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Chi-Chi’s launches crowdsourcing initiative to offer the public a stake in the brand’s relaunch Chi-Chi’s launches crowdsourcing initiative to offer the public a stake in the brand’s relaunch

Feb 24, 2025

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Domino’s looks to expand 3rd-party delivery Domino’s looks to expand 3rd-party delivery

Feb 24, 2025

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Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris resigns Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris resigns

Feb 24, 2025

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McDonald’s bagel sandwiches are available nationwide for the first time ever McDonald’s bagel sandwiches are available nationwide for the first time ever

Feb 24, 2025

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Taco Bell's new Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu

Taco Bell spices up its Cantina Chicken Menu with a new Caliente Sauce

Taco Bell spices up its Cantina Chicken Menu with a new Caliente Sauce

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Denny’s adds egg surcharge as prices rise

Denny’s adds egg surcharge as prices rise

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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BroadPeak Capital buys Rōti in bankruptcy deals

BroadPeak Capital buys Rōti in bankruptcy deals

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Just Salad draws $200M funding round

Just Salad draws $200M funding round

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employees

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employees

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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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

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Norms Restaurants names Mark Politzer as president and CEO

Norms Restaurants names Mark Politzer as president and CEO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states, sparking debate

Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The Cheesecake Factory notes strength of Flower Child brand

The Cheesecake Factory notes strength of Flower Child brand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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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, Senior Editor

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Pinstripes is significantly slowing down new unit openings

Pinstripes is significantly slowing down new unit openings

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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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