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Taco Bell shifts its breakfast business with the help of Pete Davidson

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain is focusing on ease and familiarity and is enlisting the comedian to help it apologize for “going too far” with innovation in the morning.

Financing

Fast-food breakfast makes a comeback

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Taco Bell’s strategy shift in the morning comes as consumers have returned to the daypart. But there are a lot more options, too.

Financing

Chris Kempczinski solidifies his position at McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: He was elevated to the CEO’s job when the last guy was fired. The chain’s strong performance has put him in a strong position despite some controversy.

Leadership

Crumbl Cookies names former Chick-fil-A executive COO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2022

Graciela Chadwick, who spent 13 years with the chicken sandwich chain, will oversee operations for the rapidly growing cookie concept.

Food

Fans of Sonic can look forward to more hard seltzer and tots

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 29, 2022

Last week, Sonic Drive-In added Broccoli Cheddar Tots and Fried Cookie Dough Bites to the menu, expanding its popular lineup of craveable, bite-size snacks and sides. On Wednesday, Sonic’s Oklahoma Ci...

Food

Subway expands beyond sandwiches with 3 new soups

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2022

The chain’s Souped Up Weekends promotion throughout October gives customers a buck off the menu additions.

Food

Taco Bell fans vote on the comeback of 2 favorite menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 27, 2022

The Enchirito and Double Decker Taco will face off through in-app voting by Rewards members, with the winner returning to the menu at a later date.

Operations

Taco Bell is expanding its sauce packet recycling program

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 27, 2022

Last year, Taco Bell began working with recycling company TerraCycle to develop a method for recycling used hot sauce packets. Now, the QSR chain is taking things one step further by allowing sauc...

Marketing

McDonald’s goes boutique with some Happy Meals aimed at adults

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2022

The burger giant is working with Cactus Plant Flea Market to create a meal in a box, complete with figurines of the chain’s classic characters.

Financing

The guys behind the $100M New Jersey deli get charged with market manipulation

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2022

The SEC and the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey announced civil and criminal charges against three men, charging them with inflating the share price of their company.

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