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Subway is bringing back its Honey Oat Bread

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 18, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant is reintroducing the bread after a four-year absence as part of yet another refresh of its menu, including a new spicy sauce and Baja Chipotle potato chips.

Financing

Red Lobster is struggling to pay its bills, vendors say

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 18, 2024

Credit data confirms the seafood chain has a large number of overdue balances as it reportedly considers a bankruptcy filing.

Operations

Aid group asks U.S. restaurants to raise funds for Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 18, 2024

Participants are donating $1 to the humanitarian organization for every drink they sell. World Central Kitchen lost seven aid workers in Gaza earlier this month.

Financing

Restaurateur who stole $3.2 million in COVID aid is sentenced to 2 years in prison

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2024

Donald Finley, owner-operator of the now-closed Jekyll & Hyde eatertainment concept in New York City, has already repaid the funds he received from the Paycheck Protection Program and another government program.

Financing

Guernsey Holdings buys 20 Zaxby's restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2024

The operator of franchised brands like Sonic Drive-In and Little Caesars is working with the franchisee’s management to acquire the locations in South Carolina.

Financing

California restaurant operators raise prices, look for solutions and try to remain optimistic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2024

Restaurant companies have raised prices to offset the $20 wage. But how much depends on the concept. And brands like McDonald’s are also working to get customers excited about coming in.

Technology

IHOP adds more virtual brands from Virtual Dining Concepts

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 17, 2024

The family-dining chain is putting NASCAR- and MLB-themed delivery brands in hundreds of locations for the first time and expanding Pardon My Cheesesteak.

Operations

Martha Stewart: ‘Restaurants are one of the hardest businesses on earth’

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 17, 2024

The legendary businesswoman and multimedia maven discussed her career reinventions and plans for the future in a wide-ranging chat at Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Financing

In Red Lobster, a symbol of the challenges with casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2024

The Bottom Line: Consumers have shifted dining toward convenience or occasions, and that has created havoc for full-service restaurant chains. How can these companies get customers back?

Financing

A look at the future of virtual restaurant brands

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Robbie Earl, co-founder of MrBeast Burger operator Virtual Dining Concepts, joins the podcast to discuss the digital-only brands.

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