Starbucks discounts, KFC chicken tenders, hurricane recovery

Oct 15, 2024

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Chipotle invests in an AI supply chain platform and emerging Mediterranean brand

Oct 15, 2024

Lumachain and six-unit Brassica join the fast-casual chain’s growing Cultivate Next venture fund roster

Concept founders share what made them successful

Oct 14, 2024

Tim McEnery of Cooper’s Hawk, Cameron Mitchell of Ocean Prime, Nick Stone of Bluestone Lane coffee offer insights on CREATE panel

KFC has introduced new Original Recipe Tenders

Oct 14, 2024

The double hand-breaded tenders include the chain’s signature 11 herbs and spices

Starbucks is backing off its short-lived discounting strategy

Oct 14, 2024

CEO Brian Niccol said in a town hall that he wanted to re-emphasize the company’s positioning as a premium brand

Reflecting on CREATE, the McDonald’s/Krispy Kreme expansion, and SpongeBob SquarePants taking over menus

Oct 14, 2024

Sam Oches and Alicia Kelso discuss last week's CREATE conference, and senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn shares his take on the Spongebob menu mania

TGI Fridays closures, Hurricane Helene impact, Chili’s dress code

Oct 14, 2024

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McDonald’s is selling plant-based McNuggets in France

Oct 14, 2024

The chain’s partnership with Beyond Meat began in early 2021 and European markets have had much success with the meat alternative

Top branding lessons from noteworthy CEOs of Swig, El Pollo Loco, and more

Oct 11, 2024

CEOs of Swig, El Pollo Loco, Firebirds, and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue took the stage at CREATE: the Future of Foodservice to discuss leadership, brand, and more

Darden completes acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings

Oct 11, 2024

Portfolio casual-dining restaurant company adds Mexican concept