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Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states, sparking debate Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states

The new opaque compostable cups are not popular with influencers who post Starbucks drinks in clear cups on social media

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Feb 20, 2025

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Torchy’s CEO, Chipotle hiring, Sweetgreen subscription Torchy’s CEO, Chipotle hiring, Sweetgreen subscription

Feb 20, 2025

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Shake Shack’s same-store sales up 4.3% with price increases Shake Shack same-store sales up 4.3% with price increases

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 20, 2025

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Food waste in a dumpster

Waste Not, Want Not: How restaurants are tackling food waste Waste Not, Want Not: How restaurants are tackling food waste

Feb 20, 2025

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas

Feb 20, 2025

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Joe Christina joins Noodles & Company as president and chief operating officer Joe Christina joins Noodles & Company as president and chief operating officer

Feb 19, 2025

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Tech Tracker: Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices

Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Wingstop tests a new kitchen operating platform

Wingstop tests a new kitchen operating platform

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle is going on a hiring spree with the help of AI

Chipotle is going on a hiring spree with the help of AI

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Nothing Bundt Cakes interior

Charlie Morrison named to Nothing Bundt Cakes board of directors

Charlie Morrison named to Nothing Bundt Cakes board of directors

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Torchy's Tacos

Paul Macaluso named chief executive officer of Torchy’s Tacos

Paul Macaluso named chief executive officer of Torchy’s Tacos

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Smiling barista handing over drinks

Ask Jill! How restaurant culture plus value can equal growth and profit

Ask Jill! How restaurant culture plus value can equal growth and profit

Krispy Kreme theater Hulu doughnuts

Top 500 Restaurants

Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner for theater-themed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner for theater-themed doughnuts

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Wingstop Houston store exterior

Wingstop features Jalen Green in NBA advertising

Wingstop features Jalen Green in NBA advertising

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Diverse chefs in kitchen

Policy on the Menu: How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry

How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

KFC exterior

KFC president, Wendy’s slides, Dutch Bros scores

KFC president, Wendy’s slides, Dutch Bros scores

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Wendy's exterior

Top 500 Restaurants

Wendy’s sees first-quarter trough in consumer spending

Wendy’s sees first-quarter trough in consumer spending

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Catherine Tan-Gillespie

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Dutch Bros shop exterior

How Dutch Bros wins with customization, connection, and speed

Explaining Dutch Bros success in Q4 2024

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Dave’s Hot Chicken storefront

Dave’s Hot Chicken, In-N-Out headquarters, Burger King remodels

Dave’s Hot Chicken, In-N-Out headquarters, Burger King remodels

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Domino's Pizza storefront

Domino’s largest global master franchisee is closing more than 200 stores

Domino’s Pizza enterprises to shut almost 200 stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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What is missing from the mobile order pickup experience, according to customers

Here's what's missing from mobile order pickup

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Denny's

Denny’s sees softness in consumer spending

Denny’s sees softness in consumer spending

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Burger King exterior

Burger King parent RBI plots remodels and improved speed of service

Burger King parent RBI plots remodels and improved speed of service

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard bolsters leadership team to propel growth

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard bolsters leadership team to propel growth

Red Robin exterior

Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer has left the company

Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer has left the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Chili's Lifetime TV national margarita day taye diggs maria Menounos

Chili’s and Lifetime channel partner for Margarita Day TV event

Chili’s and Lifetime channel partner for Margarita Day TV event

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Papa Johns garlic bath bomb

Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb for Valentine’s Day

Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

McDonald’s storefront and drive-thru

McDonald’s, tariffs, Patrick Doyle

McDonald’s, tariffs, Patrick Doyle

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

McAlister's Deli store

How McAlister’s Deli plans to expand nationally and build a new customer base

How McAlister’s Deli plans to expand nationally

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Red Lobster exterior

Red Lobster enlists basketball all-star Blake Griffin to promote Lobsterfest

Red Lobster enlists basketball all-star Blake Griffin to promote Lobsterfest

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

A man walks past a restaurant in the snow

Winterizing your restaurant: A guide for business owners

Winterizing your restaurant: A guide for business owners

NASCAR Chili's Justin Haley Spire Motorsports No. 7

Chili’s renews Spire partnership for NASCAR race season

Chili’s renews Spire partnership for NASCAR race season

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Tropical Smoothie Cafe store

Tropical Smoothie Café shakes up C-suite with new executive appointments

Tropical Smoothie Cafe appoints three new executives

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Data-Technology-Restaurants

State of the industry: How much does technology really improve restaurant operations?

How much does technology improve restaurant operations?

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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