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Dunkin’ debuts Breakfast Tacos, a brand-new menu platform

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 22, 2023

The tacos are filled with breakfast ingredients but they’re available all day, sold in a special holder for guests to grab and go.

Financing

Domino's executives spend a lot of money on pizza

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The company reimburses its executives for their purchases of Domino’s food, which gives us some insight into their pizza-buying habits. CEO Russ Weiner bought $7,000 worth of pizzas last year.

Leadership

Lion's Choice names Fred Burmer CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The roast beef sandwich chain said that the former Yum Brands executive would take over the top spot in April.

Financing

Domino's CEO bets on himself

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: CEO Russell Weiner bought more than $1 million in stock earlier this month. But reversing the stock price’s recent slump will take a lot more.

Leadership

Laxman Narasimhan takes the helm at Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2023

The coffee chain said that its CEO-in-waiting took over the permanent position on Monday for Howard Schultz, who takes a spot on the company’s board.

Financing

An 8-unit McDonald's franchisee declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2023

Rice Enterprises, a longtime operator out of the Pittsburgh area, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two years after it was sued over the rape of a 14-year-old employee by one of its managers.

Leadership

Max Wetzel named CEO of Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2023

The former Papa Johns operations chief will take over as CEO of CKE Restaurants for Ned Lyerly.

Financing

A tweet comes between Grubhub and McDonald's franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food burger chain’s former top U.S. corporate relations officer said, “cry me a river” in a now-deleted tweet about McDonald’s franchisees. It didn’t go over well, either with them or his new employer, Grubhub.

Food

Burger King borrows preps from fine dining to innovate the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 17, 2023

The burger chain’s new culinary focus reflects head chef Chad Brauze’s experience and passion gained in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Financing

Founder's untimely death leaves a Popeyes franchisee in bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2023

Premier Cajun Kings, which once operated 30 locations in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, struggled amid a difficult operating environment and declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking a buyer.

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