Wendy’s continues to build breakfast with bus stop pop-up

Menu Tracker: New Items from Popeyes, Sonic Drive-In and Panda Express

Plus innovation at Baja Fresh, Buffalo Wings & Rings, Carvel, Firehouse Subs, Freebirds World Burrito, Frutta Bowls, Jimmy John’s, Little Caesars, Ocean Prime, Pokeworks, Quiznos, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Toppers Pizza, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Velvet Taco, Voodoo Doughnut, Wayback Burgers.

Working Lunch: Core industry issues front and center in Washington, D.C. this week

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Plus, California passes nation’s first statewide Universal Basic Income Program.

Report: In-N-Out sues over copyright infringement in Australia

The quick-service chain says a virtual-brand operator is misleading customers on third-party apps.

Wendy’s continues to build breakfast with bus stop pop-up

Providence, R.I., ‘restaurant’ launches systemwide deal promotion in ‘trial game’.

Congress introduces ENTRÉE Act to add $60 billion to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

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Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) introduced the Entrepreneurs Need Timely Replenishment for Eating Establishments Act on Wednesday.

Ruby Tuesday unveils new barbecue brand available on- and off-premises

Libby’s BBQ was originally meant to be virtual only but is now on the in-store menu.

The 25 fastest-growing restaurant chains in America by domestic systemwide sales

While 2020 was a year of unprecedented difficulties for the restaurant industry, many chains — 202 out of the Top 500, to be exact — managed systemwide sales growth..

Portillo’s may file IPO this year: Report

Fast-casual brand would join fleet of restaurant companies eyeing public markets.

Ribs chain Tony Roma’s has new owner with plans for growth

Parent Romacorp Inc. was acquired by Equity Investors of New England; Ramon Bourgeois named COO and acting CEO.

McDonald’s supports franchisee efforts to expand benefits

Emergency child care, elderly care and paid time off are among offerings considered for employees.