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Wendy's, whose chairman is an activist, may be getting an activist

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2023

The Bottom Line: Activist investor Blackwells apparently plans to nominate “several directors” to the burger chain’s board, according to Reuters.

Food

Subway's footlong cookie gets a spot on permanent menu in 2024

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 29, 2023

Eager fans can have a first bite at select locations on Dec. 4, National Cookie Day.

Food

Wings land on Popeyes' menu nationwide in five flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2023

The chicken chain is permanently introducing wings on Wednesday, adding three new variations.

Financing

The FTC is apparently investigating the Subway sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2023

The federal agency has opened an investigation into the $9.6 billion sale of the sandwich giant to Roark Capital, according to Politico.

Food

Del Taco pushes the boundaries of birria

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2023

Behind the Menu: The Mexican chain developed shredded beef birria to launch in a traditional taco and quesadilla, but then chef Jeremias Aguayo gave it a decidedly Asian spin.

Operations

Taco Bell tests idea of winning breakfast with tots

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Breakfast Tater Tots topped with scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage debut at units in Chicago as LTO.

Financing

Remodels, a pandemic and Brazil led to the bankruptcy of a Wendy's franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2023

Starboard Group, the Wendy’s franchisee that sought debt protection this week, said a number of factors converged that led to the filing, including a failed Brazilian joint venture.

Technology

POS provider Qu lands investment from Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2023

Qu’s cloud-based system is designed to untangle the tech stack for limited-service chains. Meyer believes it could become a “big player.”

Financing

Why Burger King struggled, according to Patrick Doyle

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2023

The executive chairman of the chain’s parent company Restaurant Brands International said operators had too much risk, particularly on the balance sheet.

Operations

Inflation eases, but not at fast-food restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2023

Limited-service menu prices rose 6.2% over the past year, according to new federal data, and continue to rise at a rate much faster than overall inflation.

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