Chipotle Mexican Grill cracks down on viral $3 burrito hack

NRN editors discuss Starbucks’ new CEO, California’s fast-food workers’ bill

Plus, hear an interview with Via 313 founders from Take-Away with Sam Oches.

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s

Plus innovation at Boston Market, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Donatos, Dutch Bros and more.

Burger King plans $400M 2-year investment in U.S. system

‘Reclaim the Flame’ plan, created with franchisees, includes advertising and digital upgrades.

Denny’s offers Diner Deals Menu, starting at $5.99

Here’s how California’s FAST Recovery Act could affect the entire restaurant industry

Riley Lagesen, attorney at Greenberg Traurig discussed how the bill is designed to spread to multiple states, and what a $22 minimum wage would look like.

Monterey Bay Aquarium puts American lobster on its Seafood Watch ‘red’ list of species to avoid

The organization downgraded the species due to concern over the right whale population.

Chipotle Mexican Grill cracks down on viral $3 burrito hack

The fast-casual chain has disabled taco ordering on its mobile app, which was allowing fans to place orders in the size of burritos for $3.

Jim ’N Nick’s creates elevated manager post amid expansion push

The casual-dining restaurant chain is also using a new ‘quick-casual plus’ format with counter service and drive-thrus.

Chipotle introduces new menu items based on the ‘88 Club,’ launches new campaign

Campaign features Dallas football stars of the past and present, including CeeDee Lamb, Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant and Drew Pearson.

Inspire names John Kelly as chief company restaurant officer

Portfolio group also promotes Tanishia Beacham to Sonic operations role and names Lou Beccarelli to succeed Kelly in the Arby’s ops position.