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Taco Bell wants to cancel its rival's trademark for 'Taco Tuesday'

 By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2023

The fast-food Mexican chain has petitioned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to end Taco John’s registration for the Taco Tuesday trademark, which it has owned for years.

Leadership

Jennifer Schuler has stepped down as Wetzel's Pretzels CEO

 By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2023

Now a division of multi-concept MTY Group following last year's acquisition, the snack brand will not have a CEO, but Vincent Montanelli will take the lead as COO.

Financing

Burger King franchisee Carrols said its profitability improved last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s largest operator said its same-store sales increased 11.7% in the first quarter, and much of that went to the bottom line.

Food

Chick-fil-A rolls out branded salad dressings on grocery store shelves nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on May 11, 2023

Following a pilot in select markets last year, Chick-fil-A’s dressings are now available at retail to consumers around the country.

Technology

Ready or not, here come the robot drive-thrus

By Joe Guszkowski on May 11, 2023

Tech Check: More chains are using AI voicebots to take orders, believing they’ll help boost efficiency and sales. But is the technology ready for prime time?

Financing

At Wendy's, stronger sales yield better profits

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

The burger chain said profit margins at company restaurants improved last quarter thanks to higher sales. But customer counts declined.

Financing

Wendy's eyes more late-night business

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

The burger chain, which conquered breakfast, believes it can get more business later in the day now that staffing issues appear to have abated.

Financing

Facing growing pains and weak sales, Dutch Bros looks for traffic

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2023

As its sales lag competitors, the growing drive-thru beverage chain is working to build sales, and traffic, behind new Company President Christine Barone.

Technology

Wendy's is working with Google to test an AI-powered drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2023

The fast-food burger chain will start testing the use of Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence technology at company locations in Columbus, Ohio, starting this June.

Food

Burger King goes Hollywood with launch of 'Spider-Verse' Whopper on a red bun

By Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2023

The limited-time promotion ties into the movie release of Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, coming to theaters in June.

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