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Reaction to Chick-fil-A's cauliflower sandwich shows the limits of plant-based meat

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich restaurant chain is getting criticism from customers and some political opportunists for testing a new plant-based menu item.

Leadership

Papa Johns COO steps down

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2023

Max Wetzel, who has worked with the company since 2019, is leaving to take a CEO position “at another company.”

Leadership

Whataburger names former Starbucks executive COO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2023

Debbie Stroud, who also spent 27 years with McDonald's, will take over operations at the 900-unit Whataburger.

Technology

How Taco Bell and KFC are using technology to lower their food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2023

The fast-food restaurant chains are using artificial intelligence to make their weekly supply orders, which is designed to increase accuracy and cut back on food waste.

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Yum Brands opened a massive number of restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2023

The owner of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit has opened a new restaurant every hour over the past two years, despite challenges in its two biggest markets.

Technology

A kitchen tool inspired by video games has restaurants going 'apeshit'

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 09, 2023

Tech Check: The Perfect Co. gamified the back of house to make workers more efficient. Restaurants are lining up to try it.

Food

Chick-fil-A is testing a cauliflower sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2023

The fast-food chicken-sandwich chain is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon with a cauliflower version of its most popular menu item.

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How is the economy affecting restaurants? It's complicated

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: There is a sense that low-income consumers are changing their spending at fast-food restaurants and focusing more on value. But the impact appears limited, at least so far.

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Franchisee fear, anger mount as McDonald's intensifies inspections

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2023

Operators say their profits are down, despite strong sales, due to soaring food costs and discounts on the mobile app. That, plus tough new standards and more frequent inspections, are contributing to an environment some call “toxic.”

Leadership

Former Wendy's exec named CFO of Little Caesars Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2023

Leigh Burnside served previously as CFO or Wendy's U.S. She replaces Darrell Snygg, who is retiring.

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