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How Starbucks can get back on track after two rough quarters How Starbucks can get back on track after two rough quarters

Analysts and experts weigh in on the best ways to get Starbucks’ same-store sales numbers back in the black again

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Aug 2, 2024

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12 restaurant executives on the move in July, including leaders at Starbucks, Topgolf, and Cracker Barrel 12 restaurant executives on the move in July, including leaders at Starbucks, Topgolf, and Cracker Barrel

Aug 2, 2024

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Monthly Restaurant Jobs July 2024

Restaurant sector experiences its lowest monthly quit rate since 2015 Restaurant sector experiences its lowest monthly quit rate since 2015

Aug 2, 2024

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FAT Brands reports 1.6% same-store sales decline as company continues to focus on development FAT Brands reports 1.6% same-store sales decline as company continues to focus on development

byJoanna Fantozzi

Aug 1, 2024

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Starbucks AI earnings call

Starbucks confirms activist investor Elliott Management’s involvement with the chain Starbucks confirms activist investor Elliott Management’s involvement with the chain

byJoanna Fantozzi

Aug 1, 2024

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Cheesecake leans into rewards program in promotional environment Cheesecake leans into rewards program in promotional environment

Aug 1, 2024

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Shake Shack moves to improve throughput

Shake Shack moves to improve throughput

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Why Todd Penegor came out of retirement to lead Papa Johns

Why Todd Penegor came out of retirement to lead Papa Johns

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Papa Johns names former Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor as its new CEO

Papa Johns names former Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor as its new CEO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Big Arch

In addition to value, McDonald’s is betting on a bigger burger to win back customers

In addition to value, McDonald’s is betting on a bigger burger to win back customers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks announces back-to-back lease signings in three states

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks announces back-to-back lease signings in three states

Starbucks earnings call

Price-conscious consumers are behind Starbucks’ sales slip for second quarter in a row

Price-conscious consumers are behind Starbucks’ sales slip for second quarter in a row

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Taco Bell is expanding its drive-thru voice AI test

Taco Bell is expanding its drive-thru voice AI test

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Taco Bell takes its internal incubator program global

Taco Bell takes its internal incubator program global

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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What we learned about ‘value’ from McDonald’s rare sales decline

What we learned about ‘value’ from McDonald’s rare sales decline

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s sales dip, Newk’s might get a sibling, IHOP revamps its marketing calendar

McDonald’s sales dip, Newk’s might get a sibling, IHOP revamps its marketing calendar

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Wendy’s teams with online retailer Lonely Ghost for merch promotion

Wendy’s teams with online retailer Lonely Ghost for merch promotion

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Zaxbys names Chris Kung as new chief digital officer

Zaxbys names Chris Kung as new chief digital officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Goodcents to offer 2 value meals for a limited time

Goodcents to offer 2 value meals for a limited time

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Consumer pullback turns McDonald’s sales negative for the first time since COVID

Consumer pullback turns McDonald’s sales negative for the first time since COVID

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 200 – No. 151

2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 200 – No. 151

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Crumbl expands menu with range of dessert items

Crumbl expands menu with range of dessert items

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chick-fil-A plans to accelerate its presence in Puerto Rico

Chick-fil-A plans to accelerate its presence in Puerto Rico

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Kevin Hart’s plant-based restaurant Hart House promotes his new movie Borderlands with a limited edition ‘Dishonorably Hot’ sandwich and sweepstakes

Kevin Hart’s plant-based restaurant Hart House promotes his new movie Borderlands with a limited edition ‘Dishonorably Hot’ sandwich and sweepstakes

Chipotle portions, Wingstop Paris, California heat

Chipotle portions, Wingstop Paris, California heat

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Wendy’s renames standby chicken biscuit item and offers app deal

Wendy’s renames standby chicken biscuit item and offers app deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Taco Bell and MTN Dew celebrate 20th BAJAVERSARY

Taco Bell sets a launch date for its Mtn Dew Baja Blast Gelato

Taco Bell sets a launch date for its Mtn Dew Baja Blast Gelato

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s franchisees divided on $5 Meal Deal

McDonald’s franchisees divided on $5 Meal Deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Many McDonald’s locations to reportedly extend $5 deal into August

Many McDonald’s locations to reportedly extend $5 deal into August

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Just Salad

How Just Salad innovates around sustainability

How Just Salad innovates around sustainability

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Pizza Hut franchisee EYM files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Pizza Hut franchisee EYM files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Krispy Kreme sells majority of Insomnia Cookies to Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners for $172.4 million

Krispy Kreme sells majority of Insomnia Cookies to Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners for $172.4 million

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chick-fil-A brings back its digital game for loyalty members

Chick-fil-A brings back its digital game for loyalty members

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Compass Coffee

Compass Coffee union vote interrupted by challenged ballots at five cafes

Compass Coffee union vote interrupted by challenged ballots at five cafes

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Panera Bread, and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Panera Bread, and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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