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Blank Street Coffee adds ecommerce to rapid growth plans

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 17, 2022

As menu prices climb, this chain of micro cafes is positioning as a more-affordable alternative, hoping to become a daily ritual for Gen Z and Millennials.

Operations

7 Wendy’s restaurants in central Florida are now sourcing renewable energy

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 17, 2022

Three more units will follow suit early next year, and the chain expects 35 sites to go fully solar by 2025.

Food

By popular demand, Arby’s Wagyu Steakhouse Burger returns for a limited time

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2022

The first time around, the premium burger sold out six weeks early. Now Arby’s fans have a second chance to try it.

Leadership

Patrick Doyle named executive chairman at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2022

The former Domino’s CEO will make a $30 million investment in the owner of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse and will get options worth close to $200 million.

Food

Popeyes launches a Blackened Chicken Sandwich that took 4 years to perfect

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

The chain is primed to reignite the chicken sandwich wars by challenging competitors to “copy this.”

Workforce

IFA, NRA urge restaurant operators to join in the battle to kill California’s Fast Act

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2022

As labor organizers rally in Sacramento, the industry associations warn of the growing threat of unionization that is "not your daddy’s labor movement.’"

Operations

Subway’s latest restaurant format is a fridge

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2022

The chain will use the high-tech vending machines to sell more sandwiches in places like airports and college campuses.

Food

Subway’s next menu upgrade: Pickles

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2022

A thicker, crisper, juicier pickle is now available to layer on any Subway sandwich. The chain is tying the launch into a pickleball sweepstakes.

Financing

Labor costs ease for Burger King franchisee Carrols, but not food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The operator is watching its commodity costs soar even as beef costs are flat. Wage rate inflation, meanwhile, has slowed this year but is expected to settle at a higher-than-normal rate.

Food

Chick-fil-A welcomes the holidays with the comeback of two seasonal favorites

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2022

The Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup return to the chain’s menu on Nov. 14 for a limited time. Both items are longtime holiday icons.

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