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CKE Restaurants celebrates retirement of long-time international business leader Mike WoidaCKE Restaurants celebrates retirement of long-time international business leader Mike Woida

Press release: Throughout a remarkable 48-year career, Woida has been instrumental in shaping the success of the company's global operations, laying foundation for future growth

Feb 3, 2025
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McDonald’s settles lawsuit filed against its Latino scholarship programMcDonald’s settles lawsuit filed against its Latino scholarship program
byAlicia Kelso
Feb 3, 2025
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Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks unionPizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Feb 3, 2025
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NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chainsNRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains
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Jan 31, 2025
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Subway, Wendy’s partner with cookie brands on LTO menu itemsSubway, Wendy’s partner with cookie brands on LTO menu items
byRon Ruggless
Jan 31, 2025
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The Angel Reese Special includes a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese featuring a new BBQ sauce, as well as fries, and a drink.
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McDonald’s, WNBA star team up for the Angel Reese SpecialMcDonald’s, WNBA star team up for the Angel Reese Special
byAlicia Kelso
Jan 30, 2025
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Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership
Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership
Jan 30, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
The new Mango Habanero Chicken is El Pollo Loco’s first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
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El Pollo Loco introduces its first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
El Pollo Loco introduces its first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
Jan 30, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Casual Dining
Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding
Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding
Jan 30, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Starbell-Tacobucks, executive moves, Pizza Hut app
Starbell-Tacobucks, executive moves, Pizza Hut app
Jan 29, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
McDonald's Canada's Bestie Bundle
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McDonald’s new CMO Alyssa Buetikofer demonstrates the chain’s deep bench
McDonald’s new CMO Alyssa Buetikofer demonstrates the chain’s deep bench
Jan 29, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Dunkin’ rolls out Valentine’s Day-themed merch in collaboration with artist Corey Paige Designs
Dunkin’ rolls out Valentine’s Day-themed merch in collaboration with artist Corey Paige Designs
Jan 29, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Popeyes x Don Julio collab
Top 500 Restaurants
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Jan 29, 2025
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byAlly MacConchie, Digital Content Producer
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Operations
Starbucks to shrink menu by 30%, add smart tech to fix operational woes
Starbucks to shrink menu by 30%, add algorithm to improve ops
Jan 29, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Smoothie King appoints Claudia Schaefer as new CMO
Smoothie King appoints Claudia Schaefer as new CMO
Jan 29, 2025
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Trending this week: How White Castle plans to grow under outside leadership
Trending this week: How White Castle plans to grow under outside leadership
Jan 28, 2025
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Pizza Hut launches redesigned mobile app for new generation
Pizza Hut launches redesigned mobile app for new generation
Jan 28, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Executives
Starbucks announces more executive changes ahead of earnings call
Starbucks announces more executive changes ahead of earnings call
Jan 28, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts
Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts
Jan 28, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan is leaving the company
McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan is leaving the company
Jan 27, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Dutch Bros
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Dutch Bros tests out food as coffee wars heat up
Dutch Bros tests out food as coffee wars heat up
Jan 27, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
Jan 27, 2025
byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches
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Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba
Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba
Jan 27, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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SPB Hospitality maps out 2025: Breweries sold, and Krystal comeback begins
SPB Hospitality maps out 2025 as Krystal comeback begins
Jan 24, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Operations
How White Castle plans to grow under outside leadership
How White Castle plans to grow under outside leadership
Jan 24, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Whataburger teams up with country musician Lainey Wilson
Whataburger teams up with country musician Lainey Wilson
Jan 24, 2025
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Taco Bell
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Meghan Farren promoted to president of Taco Bell North America
Meghan Farren promoted to president of Taco Bell North America
Jan 24, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe
Jan 24, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Chick-fil-A has more expansion plans for Canada
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Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion
Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion
Jan 23, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Smoothie King 84 new stores 2024
Franchising
Smoothie King opened 84 new stores in 2024, with 100+ expected in 2025
Smoothie King opened 84 new stores in 2024, with 100+ expected in 2025
Jan 23, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Taco Bell's Super Bowl campaign features Doja Cat
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Taco Bell recruits Doja Cat for its Super Bowl teaser
Taco Bell recruits Doja Cat for its Super Bowl teaser
Jan 23, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Starbucks
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Starbucks, Wahlburgers closures, Riko’s Pizza
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Jan 22, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
McDonald's Pokémon GO activation
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McDonald’s introduces Pokémon Happy Meals, activations
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Jan 22, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Hot 'n Now
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Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year
Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year
Jan 22, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Fast Casual
Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction
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Jan 21, 2025
bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

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