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For Papa Johns, the CEO departure came at the wrong time

Greg Flynn expands his Applebee’s empire

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The Tijuana Flats bankruptcy highlights the dangers of menu miscues

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual chain’s problems following new menu debuts in 2021 and 2022 show that adding new items isn’t always the right idea.

For Papa Johns, the CEO departure came at the wrong time

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain worked to convince franchisees to buy into a massive marketing shift. And then the brand’s CEO left.

Restaurants bring the industry's concerns to Congress

Nearly 600 operators made their case to lawmakers as part of the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference.

Restaurant service charges are suddenly everywhere. What gives?

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Virtual brands are getting a little physical

Once reserved for the internet only, virtual brands are making their way onto in-restaurant menus and even their own brick-and-mortars, and seeing good results.

Check what ground beef is in your freezer, USDA advises

The agency's food safety arm has been alerted that ground beef products possibly contaminated with E. coli have made it to market.

Greg Flynn expands his Applebee’s empire

Flynn, already the world’s largest franchisee of the casual-dining chain, is acquiring 26 restaurants from an existing franchisee and is making plans to open 25 new locations by 2031.

Qdoba and Chipotle to pay millions to settle alleged labor violations in Washington state

Qdoba agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle a pay transparency lawsuit. Chipotle agreed to pay more than $3 million in a case related to alleged scheduling and paid leave violations in Seattle.

Chipotle's first international franchised location officially opens in Kuwait

Franchisee Alshaya Group plans to open four Chipotle units in the Middle East this year.

Dave & Buster's, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's expand into new menu territory

Taste Tracker: Bacon stars at Wayback and Black Bear Diner; Starbucks and Hooters kick up the heat; On the Border is ready for Cinco de Mayo; and more menu news of the week.

Negotiations between Starbucks and its employees' union are set to begin

Simultaneously, the coffee chain's U.S. Supreme Court case commences Tuesday. It challenges certain of the NLRB's regulatory policies.