Massachusetts sets curfew, Chicago closes indoor dining as U.S. sees record COVID case counts
Wendy’s names new COO, closes field offices
Nancy Luna
The quick-service burger chain revealed an operations restructuring plan and other pandemic playbook moves tied to franchisees, new growth and breakfast.
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Is McDonald’s trying to catch up to rivals with new growth plan?
Adding a loyalty program and a premium chicken sandwich are long overdue for the Chicago-based chain, says industry analyst John Grodon.
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First Watch rolls out alcohol menu nationwide for the first time
First Watch
The family-dining chain has launched a menu of Bloody Marys, mimosas and original craft cocktails after regional testing.
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Menu Tracker: New items from Denny’s, Panera Bread and McDonald’s
Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander explains benefits of dark-kitchen initiative
The fast-casual Asian brand's delivery-only program passed 100 units in 6 months.
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Florida passes $15 minimum wage; third-party delivery companies see California win, and more initiatives that passed — and what they mean for restaurant operators
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McDonald’s is introducing a new crispy chicken sandwich in 2021 as part of new growth strategy
McDonald's
The new strategy includes the introduction of a new loyalty program with a pilot program rolling out in the coming weeks.
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Q3: Red Robin permanently closes 5 restaurants, loses $6.2 million
Nancy Luna
Same-store sales at the casual-dining restaurant decreased 25.1% for the quarter.
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Flynn Restaurant Group bids $816 million to buy NPC International out of bankruptcy
