Trending this week: Panera Bread’s new café redesign and more on Taco Bell removing Quesalupa from menu

Panera Bread’s new café redesign features a double drive-thru and a new brand logo

The next generation Panera Bread store design will feature a double drive-thru with a pickup lane, contactless ordering and dine-in, and a new look on the inside.

Domino’s chief financial officer and executive vice president Stu Levy has resigned

Levy left Domino’s Pizza to pursue ‘other opportunities outside the company’ and the company has not yet found a replacement.

Bojangles names former McDonald’s executive Byron Chandler as chief development officer, replacing Jose Costa who is the new chief growth officer

The change comes as the quick-service chicken chain prepares for further growth.

A&W expands franchise advisory board with eye toward the future

CEO Kevin Bazner discusses convenience store development, importance of drive-thru during the pandemic.

KFC sees potential to triple in size, predicting “Buckets of Growth” in the long-term

In a Yum brands global investor day, KFC also unveiled driver tracking system technology and augmented reality training.

4 things to know about Chipotle this week

Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to battle a lawsuit in New York City and just released a mental wellness app for employees.

Taco Bell removes Quesalupa from menu, reintroduces Naked Chicken Chalupa

The fan-favorite, limited-time menu item has officially left the chain — for now.

How 23 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

As sales show signs of improvement, the industry turns to its next crisis: Labor.

Menu Tracker: Retro foods from Burger King and Taco Bell

Plus new items from Atlanta Bread, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Krispy Kreme, Noodles & Company, On the Border, Papa John’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Sweetgreen and Velvet Taco.

Restaurant sales recovery looks optimistic, says Black Box CEO Kelli Valade

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