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Tijuana Flats Filed For Chapter 11. So Why Are They Opening More Stores

Tijuana Flats Filed for Chapter 11. So Why Are They Opening More Stores?

Tijuana Flats was once one of the most popular Tex-Mex restaurants in the country.

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Will Diners Eventually Welcome Robot Chefs and Servers?

A recent survey found that 55% of global consumers agree automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick-service and table-service restaurants. Only a small minority of respondents in the survey from Software Advice were open to robot servers at quick service restaurants (30%), and even less so for table service (10%). Overall, 67% agreed that…

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White Castle Upgrades Craver Nation Rewards. Here’s What’s Changing

White Castle has updated its Craver Nation rewards program and added more enhancements to its customer experience.

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Pizza Hut Prints Job Seekers’ ‘ResZAmes’ on Its Boxes. Will It Work?

Pizza Hut is taking extra steps for job seekers.

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Are Grocerants the Future of Supermarkets?

U.S. grocery chains are navigating a tough market in 2024. Can in-store dining help give them the edge they need to remain viable and competitive?

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Chili’s Expands ‘3 for Me’ Deal With 11 Lunch Options

Lunch options will never be boring again.

Kevin Hart's Vegan Restaurants Have Abruptly Closed. What Went Wrong

Kevin Hart’s Vegan Restaurants Have Abruptly Closed After 2 Years. What Went Wrong?

Kevin Hart ran Hart House, but not even he could keep his restaurants open.

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Are Restaurant Brands Taking Over Grocery Aisles?

The pandemic and inflationary pressures have led to a surge of new restaurant CPG entrants over the last three years. Does this trend have staying power?

Chipotle Brings Back a Fan-Favorite Menu Item For a Limited Time. Here's How To Get It.

Chipotle Brings Back a Fan-Favorite Menu Item for a Limited Time. Here’s How To Get It

Chipotle is bringing back its famous smoked brisket.

Wendy's Announces Fall Menu Lineup, Including 'Frosty the 13th'

Wendy’s Announces Fall Deals, Including ‘Frosty the 13th’

Wendy’s has released its September deals.

Olive Garden Brings in $4.97B in Total Revenue as 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' Returns

Olive Garden Brings in $4.97B in Total Revenue as ‘Never-Ending Pasta Bowl’ Returns

Olive Garden is nothing but a money-maker for The Darden Group.

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Chipotle Gifts Ohio State University Athletes With Free Food

The company is helping to ensure these high-performance students fuel up properly.

Everything We Know About Burger King's New Frozen Pink Lemonade Drink

Everything We Know About Burger King’s New Frozen Pink Lemonade Drink

The new Burger King beverage is the official drink of the MTV VMAs.

Subway Announced a $6.99 Sandwich Deal. Here's Why Franchisees Are Furious About It.

Subway Announced a $6.99 Sandwich Deal. Here’s Why Franchisees Are Furious About It

Subway’s latest deal has franchisees worried about their bottom lines.

Chipotle is Testing a New Honey Chicken Flavor. Here's What We Know About It.

Chipotle Is Testing a New Honey Chicken Flavor. Here’s What We Know About It

Chipotle is running the test in 80 restaurants.

What Are The Best — And Worst — Taco Bell Locations In The Country

What Are the Best and Worst Taco Bell Locations in the Country?

A study found the best and worst Taco Bell locations in the United States.

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McDonald’s Testing New Burger Touted as ‘New Big Mac’

The new McDonald’s burger is trying to attain a similarly iconic status.

Del Taco & Danny Trejo Join Forces on a New Menu Offering

Del Taco & Danny Trejo Join Forces on a New Menu Offering

Del Taco has a new Al Pastor menu in collaboration with the “Machete” actor.

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Denny’s Reveals ‘Afterlife Menu’ in Partnership With Debut of ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel

Fans of the 1988 “Beetlejuice” film, whose sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” drops in September 2024, will want to head over to Denny’s to check out its new “Afterlife Menu.”

McDonald's Will Spend More Than $1B, Create 24,000 Jobs, in Latest UK & Ireland Expansion

McDonald’s Will Spend More Than $1B, Create 24,000 Jobs, in Latest UK & Ireland Expansion

McDonald’s is hoping to expand into the British and Irish markets in a significant way.

Krispy Kreme is Expanding in McDonald's Nationwide. Here's What We Know.

Krispy Kreme Is Expanding in McDonald’s Nationwide. Here’s What We Know

Krispy Kreme previously announced its McDonald’s expansion plans.

KFC Introduces New $5 Menu Deals, 3 New Nuggets Flavors

KFC Introduces New $5 Menu Deals, 3 New Saucy Nuggets Flavors

KFC has announced new $5 deals to its Taste of KFC menu in the brand’s latest salvo in the fast-food wars.

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Wingstop To Open 6 More Stores in UK Amid Positive Q2 Results

Wingstop continues to be profitable despite fast-food slumps.

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Popeyes Combats ‘Sunday Scaries’ With Free Chicken Sandwiches

Popeyes has entered the fast-food wars with its latest promotion.

Domino's Announces Carryout Deals As Deliveries Falter

Domino’s Pizza Announces Carryout Deals as Deliveries Falter

Domino’s Pizza has announced its intentions to provide carryout deals for its customers following news that its carryout business has increased recently, in part due to increased delivery prices.

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Taco Bell’s Secret To Driving Fast-Food Customers Back Into Stores

The restaurant has apparently cracked the code to retaining customers in tough economic times.

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Buca di Beppo Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Italian-American restaurant chain Buca di Beppo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its current locations open.

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Shake Shack CEO Says Drive-Thru Wait Times Are Too Long

Shake Shack CEO Rob Lynch says the wait is twice as long as it should be.

Domino's Drops New Cheeseburger Pizzas. Here's What We Know About Them.

Domino’s Drops New Cheeseburger Pizzas. Here’s What We Know About Them.

The new Domino’s Cheeseburger Pizzas are only available in Japan.

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Taco Bell Implements Major AI Change at Drive-Thrus. Here’s Why

Taco Bell will be implementing AI at hundreds of locations across the United States.

McDonald's Reported Q2 Earnings Show Improved Revenue, Lower Profits

McDonald’s Reported Q2 Earnings Missed Estimates

McDonald’s has revealed its Q2 earnings, and the results show that the fast-food giant missed estimates across the board.

More Than 140 Pizza Hut Locations Close After Franchisee's Chapter 11 Filing

Pizza Hut Franchisee Files for Chapter 11 After Closing 15 Locations

The Pizza Hut franchisee filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas.

Red Lobster restaurant in Ottawa, Canada

Red Lobster Closes More Restaurants as Buyer Emerges

As Red Lobster continues to shutter stores amid bankruptcy proceedings, help may be on the way.

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Chipotle Faced Backlash About Its Burrito Bowl Portion Sizes. How Did It Respond?

Chipotle faced backlash for its meager portion sizes.

Taco Bell introduces a name your price innovation in their app.

Taco Bell’s Cheesy Street Chalupas Are Getting Mixed Reviews. Here’s Why

Taco Bell’s new menu item isn’t getting the reception the company thought it would get.

Wendy's Enters The Fast-Food Wars With The $1 Honey Buddy Sandwich

Wendy’s Enters the Fast-Food Wars With the $1 Honey Buddy Sandwich

The Wendy’s $1 Honey Buddy sandwich is only available for a limited time.

In-N-Out Burger Proposed Expansion What We Know

In-N-Out Burger Proposed Expansion: What We Know

In-N-Out Burger has announced plans to expand to several locations throughout the United States.

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MOD Pizza Acquired by Elite Restaurant Group To Prevent Bankruptcy

Several months following the closure of underperforming locations, MOD Pizza has finalized a transaction aimed at steering clear of bankruptcy, a step the chain was reportedly hesitant about.

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Caesar Salad Turns 100: Its Secret History That Turned Into Big Business for Restaurants

The crunchy, salty concoction hails from Tijuana, Mexico.

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McDonald’s Stops AI Drive-Thru Order Testing

McDonald’s is pulling the plug on its AI-driven drive-thru ordering experiment for now.

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Can McDonald’s Solve Its Price Perception Problem?

Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, wrote an open letter to refute charges that the fast-food giant’s menu prices have skyrocketed over the inflationary period. Should McDonald’s and other fast-food chains be doing more to explain their price increases and dispel “myths” about their pricing actions?

Amazon and Grubhub

Will Amazon Take Over the Restaurant Delivery Industry?

Amazon has expanded its Prime membership to include a permanent Grubhub+ subscription. How might this partnership reshape the landscape of food delivery services?

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel To Change Menu and Pricing Via ‘Strategic Transformation Plan’

There are big changes coming for the beloved restaurant.

Red Lobster restaurant in Ottawa, Canada

Can Red Lobster Successfully Continue With New Owners?

Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after abruptly closing numerous locations. In what ways do you foresee restructuring efforts impacting the brand’s image and market positioning?

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Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos Are Sandwiches

An Indiana judge has made a significant decision in his court that could change the food world’s description of their favorite Mexican-style foods.

How Will Fast-Food Price Wars Change Restaurants and Chains?

The landscape of dining out is changing, with fast food no longer being the clear-cut choice for budget-conscious consumers. Do you think the lines have blurred or been removed between fast-food and traditional restaurants?

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Are Food Halls Still Primed for Growth?

Food halls are seen as the successor of food courts, but some wonder if the concept may need to be tweaked for long-term viability. What shortcomings or pain points in the current food hall model may have to be addressed?

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Is Tech Elevating the Full-Service Dining Experience?

The National Restaurant Association’s Technology Landscape report found that technology is increasingly being desired as part of the full-service dining experience, although boomers aren’t happy about it. Where do you see such technology adding the most benefit to diners?

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David Chang’s Momofuku Trademark ‘Chili Crunch’ Drama

Can the restauranter really trademark a condiment that is a staple in Chinese cooking?

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California McDonald’s Franchisee Strategizes Cost Reductions After Minimum Wage Hike

Following the recent increase in the minimum wage for fast-food restaurants in California, a McDonald’s franchisee in the state is raising prices, thinking about postponing dining room renovations, and evaluating potential changes to opening hours to save money.