Trending this week: Meet the new Taco Bell Defy; McDonald’s to add Glazed Pull Apart Donut as LTO

Forget the double drive-thru. Meet the new Taco Bell Defy

With four drive-thru lanes, this new prototype promises to solve the bottleneck problem.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission threatens to revoke liquor licenses from restaurants that require proof of vaccination

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill in June that prohibits businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination to enter.

The Senate proposed a $48 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund replenishment

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This is the third proposed restaurant grant refill proposed by Congress; the attempt at unanimous consent was blocked.

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Sweetgreen and Cracker Barrel

Plus innovation at Dairy Queen, Frisch’s Big Boy, The Habit Burger Grill, IHOP, Jamba, Pinkberry, Pizza Guys, Pizza Hut, Roy Rogers, Tim Hortons, Velvet Taco and Yoshinoya.

Modern Market thinks farm to table fast food has national franchising potential

Renee Israel, chief franchise officer of Boulder, Colo.-based “better for you” chain Modern Market discusses the company’s recent success and search for franchisees.

McDonald’s to add Glazed Pull Apart Donut as LTO

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Sept. 1 addition will expand McCafé Bakery offerings introduced in 2020.

Inspire Brands to use Dunkin’ as blueprint for non-traditional growth

Arby’s and other sister brands within the portfolio are targeting airports, travel-related centers and campuses.

Behind Taco Bell’s plan to win the drive-thru game with capacity-boosting new design

The new Taco Bell Defy was born of a franchise operator’s ‘restless entrepreneurial energy’

Wendy’s taps into non-traditional units, including new Walmart brand extension

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CEO Todd Penegor provides glimpse into burger company’s development strategy to reach 9,000 units.

Chipotle Mexican Grill may soon require employees to be vaccinated

CEO Brian Niccol said he is waiting for FDA approval of the vaccines but the fast-casual chain is leaning toward a mandate for workers.