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McDonald’s is ending its AI drive-thru test with IBM McDonald’s is ending its AI drive-thru test with IBM

The restaurant company and IBM formed their partnership in 2021. That partnership will continue, though the AI drive-thru test will end at the end of this year.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jun 17, 2024

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DIG promotes Jessica Serrano, Jasmine Chiaramonte to new roles DIG promotes Jessica Serrano, Jasmine Chiaramonte to new roles

Jun 17, 2024

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Shake Shack names Stephanie Sentell chief operating officer Shake Shack names Stephanie Sentell chief operating officer

Jun 17, 2024

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TooJay’s names Mark Kirke CEO as it launches new menu TooJay’s names Mark Kirke CEO as it launches new menu

Jun 14, 2024

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Wendy’s offers Triple Berry Frosty, hones summer promos Wendy’s offers Triple Berry Frosty, hones summer promos

Jun 14, 2024

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Taco Cabana introduces a smaller restaurant prototype Taco Cabana introduces a smaller restaurant prototype

Jun 14, 2024

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Dave & Buster’s uses menu to stimulate off-peak demand

Dave & Buster’s uses menu to stimulate off-peak demand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Hooters jumps into the retail space with frozen appetizers

Hooters jumps into the retail space with frozen appetizers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Supreme Court rules in favor of Starbucks in case against National Labor Relations Board

Supreme Court rules in favor of Starbucks in case against National Labor Relations Board

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sony Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse

Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Sonic Drive-In launches branding initiative to highlight the chain’s distinctiveness

Sonic Drive-In launches branding initiative to highlight the chain’s distinctiveness

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Waffle House this month starts phasing in wage increases

Waffle House this month starts phasing in wage increases

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Arby’s enlists professional wrestlers Austin Theory and Grayson Walker to promote Beef Week

Arby’s enlists professional wrestlers Austin Theory and Grayson Walker to promote Beef Week

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Red Lobster

Flavor Flav promotes Red Lobster’s Crabfest in new ad

Flavor Flav promotes Red Lobster’s Crabfest in new ad

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Cornerstone Restaurant Group announces new leadership team

Cornerstone Restaurant Group announces new leadership team

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Tijuana Flats names turnaround veteran James Greco as CEO

Tijuana Flats names turnaround veteran James Greco as CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Chuy s closes KC Restaurant

Casual-dining Chuy’s closes another location in KC

Casual-dining Chuy’s closes another location in KC

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Independent Restaurants

New York legislation would ban black market restaurant reservation services

New York legislation would ban black market restaurant reservation services

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Sandwich Trends

Applebee’s adds new chicken sandwiches, late-night promotion

Applebee’s adds new chicken sandwiches, late-night promotion

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Will Starbucks' new delivery partner help with the restaurant's wait time issues?

Will Starbucks' new delivery partner help with the restaurant's wait time issues?

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Top 500 Restaurants

McDonald’s launches program to propel Black fashion designers

McDonald’s launches program to propel Black fashion designers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

TGIFridays Hotel Push

TGI Fridays looks to hotels for casual-dining growth

TGI Fridays looks to hotels for casual-dining growth

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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California restaurants might get a last-minute reprieve from junk fees ban

California restaurants might get a last-minute reprieve from junk fees ban

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Restaurants added nearly 25K jobs in May

Restaurants added nearly 25K jobs in May

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Portillo’s outlines Sun Belt expansion

Portillo’s outlines Sun Belt expansion

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Starbucks announces partnership with Grubhub

Starbucks announces partnership with Grubhub

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Bojangles is the latest chain to add catering

Bojangles is the latest chain to add catering

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Trending this week: Sonic Drive-In to partner with X Games

Trending this week: Sonic Drive-In to partner with X Games

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Dunkin’ teams with rapper Jelly Roll in National Doughnut Day promotion

Dunkin’ teams with rapper Jelly Roll in National Doughnut Day promotion

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Why Cheez-It is exploring more foodservice opportunities

Why Cheez-It is exploring more foodservice opportunities

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Popeyes Louisisana Kitchen Italy

Popeyes is making 30 ‘distinct changes’ in its kitchen

Popeyes is making 30 ‘distinct changes’ in its kitchen

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Marketing & Branding

McDonald’s loses its chicken 'Big Mac' trademark battle in the EU

McDonald’s loses its chicken 'Big Mac' trademark battle in the EU

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Blaze Pizza plans to relocate its headquarters to Atlanta

Blaze Pizza plans to relocate its headquarters to Atlanta

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why specialty beverages are the future of foodservice

Why specialty beverages are the future of foodservice

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How Famous Dave’s grew from a tent to the second-largest barbecue concept in America

How Famous Dave’s grew from a tent to the second-largest barbecue concept in America

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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