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Court dismisses Byron Allen's discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2024

The owner of The Weather Channel had sought $100 million from the fast-food giant over ad spending, but a judge dismissed the case on free speech grounds.

Operations

Sweetgreen is ready for commitment, at least for a year

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2024

The chain on Thursday is adding a third tier to its loyalty program: an annual subscription option for $100.

Marketing

Restaurants look to drive super sales on Super Bowl Sunday

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 31, 2024

Marketing Bites: For some brands, it’s the biggest day of the year. And one Chicago operator is partnering with a cannabis company for some very special wing sauce.

Marketing

Healthier eating may be a menu’s font size away

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2024

Size matters when it comes to listing calorie counts, as customers may be more likely to choose a menu item when nutrition info is printed in a larger typeface.

Marketing

Asian restaurants dominate Yelp’s 2024 Top 100 Places to Eat ranking

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2024

The list, which celebrates independents, is based on Yelp ratings, number of reviews and more. Vegetarian Latin restaurant Tumerico in Tucson, Ariz., took the No. 1 spot.

Marketing

Chipotle wants to reward those who are not quitters

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 02, 2024

This resolution season, the chain is partnering with the Strava app, mapping out segments to run, bike or walk that end at a Chipotle.

Marketing

Restaurant chains push holiday deals

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 21, 2023

Marketing Bites: Bar Louie has deals in store for the holidays. Shoney’s is hosting a Christmas Day Feast. And Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe launches drink specials.

Operations

6 trends that reshaped the restaurant industry in 2023

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2023

New challenges emerged, especially downtown, while many operators looked back wistfully at bygone times, their hands held out for help on costs.

Operations

Christmas is the busiest day of the year for Huddle House

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

After unwrapping presents and getting out of PJs, families come for big breakfasts and homestyle meals at the chain’s locations, which traditionally stay open on Dec. 25.

Marketing

In 2023, nostalgia, loyalty and value took center stage in restaurant marketing

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 20, 2023

When it came to restaurant marketing this year, operators found success by tapping into childhood memories, boosting loyalty and playing up deals.

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