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How Starbucks is evolving to meet consumer demands

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Peter Romeo joins the podcast to discuss Starbucks’ numerous moves and CEO Laxman Narasimhan’s immersion into the culture.

Beverage

Applebee's elevates the bar experience with new partnerships, premium options

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2024

A celebrity-branded mezcal makes its debut in three approachable and affordable signature cocktails.

Marketing

How popular diets have rewritten restaurant menus

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Chances are the weight-loss schemes currently in vogue won't come close to having the influence one fad had 25 years ago.

Food

Jack in the Box has apparently sold a lot of its new Smashed Jack burgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2024

The company’s burger has easily outdistanced expectations, to the point that it expects to run out of supplies next week.

Operations

BurgerFi says turnaround is coming later this year

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 09, 2024

Comp sales in 4Q were down 9% in preliminary results for the better-burger brand, but CEO Carl Bachmann said the foundation is in place for recovery.

Operations

Denny's inks a 250-unit deal with ghost-kitchen specialist Franklin Junction

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

The diner chain also announced preliminary sales results for Q4, with comps rising 1.5% at franchised units and sliding 1.2% at corporate stores.

Financing

Why population trends may help, and hurt, restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2024

The Bottom Line: Darden CEO Rick Cardenas told investors this week that demographic trends are shifting in restaurants’ favor. But some demographic trends will be a headwind.

Workforce

The union organizing Starbucks opts to bail from another concept it represents

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

Workers United has filed for regulators' approval to part company with an Ultimo Coffee cafe. The move comes as a majority of the coffee shop's employees take steps to oust the group.

Financing

Las Vegas operator is sent to prison for under-reporting sales

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2024

Raul Gil, the proprietor of three Casa Don Juan restaurants, was also found guilty of drafting bogus financial records to support his inaccurate tax filings.

Financing

Papa Johns plans more marketing and more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2024

The pizza delivery chain’s franchisees will increase their marketing contributions while the brand plans to add a new incentive to encourage new units. But it is also increasing its supply charges.

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