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Wendy's gives guests 'a nacho platter in one burger bite' with new cheeseburger

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2023

The craveability of nachos inspired Chefs John Li and Jay Drumm to create the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger and Queso Fries.

Leadership

Subway overhauls its leadership amid ongoing sale talks

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2023

Trevor Haynes, president of North America for the sandwich giant, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Douglas Fry, who heads Subway Canada, will take his place. The chain made several other leadership changes.

Food

Chick-fil-A's first ever twist on its signature chicken sandwich is rooted in the South

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 16, 2023

The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich delivers a triple dose of sweet, spicy and savory flavors.

Technology

Drive-thru voice bots would like a word

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 15, 2023

Despite some early challenges, chains like White Castle and Checkers believe AI order-takers are ready for prime time. Widespread adoption could be "a matter of when, not if."

Financing

For big Burger King franchisee Carrols, 8 months makes a world of difference

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2023

The operator’s stock surged again on Thursday, and is the year’s best performing, following “one of the best quarters in the company’s 63-year history.”

Financing

Wendy's wants to open new locations, if it can only get the permits

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2023

The burger chain cited “substantial permitting delays in the U.S.,” which it says has started to impact timelines for new unit openings.

Financing

Greg Flynn doubles down on Australia with Wendy's deal

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group signed a master franchise deal to develop 200 Wendy's restaurants in the country just two months after buying Pizza Hut restaurants there.

Financing

The fast-food plant-based revolution that wasn't

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: Beyond Meat’s foodservice sales declined 45% last quarter as the everyday fast-food consumer remains a substantial skeptic.

Leadership

Dutch Bros names Christine Barone CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2023

Joth Ricci will step down at the end of the year following a transition period. The move comes just months after Barone was brought in as the drive-thru beverage chain’s president.

Marketing

'Ain't that a dilly!': How Dairy Queen became a small-town favorite

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 08, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Some of the biggest chains in the restaurant business are targeting small burgs as their next avenues of growth. That strategy is far from new for the pioneer of the soft-serve market.

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