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In the Fat Brands bankruptcy, CEO Andy Wiederhorn is front and center

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McDonald's takes a victory lap on value

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Sweetfin cooks up new warm bowls

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Red Lobster could close more restaurants, CEO says

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McDonald's sales soared last quarter, thanks to the Grinch and Monopoly

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Portillo's names Brett Patterson as new CEO

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McDonald's takes a victory lap on value

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant argued that its value push helped it win over lower-income customers and it expects franchisees to maintain the company’s low-priced reputation.

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Sweetfin cooks up new warm bowls

Behind the Menu: The fast-casual poké concept pivoted from an all-raw menu without losing focus on flavor, scratch prep and its California-Asian pedigree.

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In the Fat Brands bankruptcy, CEO Andy Wiederhorn is front and center

The Bottom Line: The founder and majority owner of the restaurant chain operator has long been a controversial figure. That has not changed since the company filed for bankruptcy.

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Red Lobster could close more restaurants, CEO says

The casual-dining seafood chain is reviewing its footprint and could shed dozens of locations as it works to rebound from its 2024 bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Sardar Biglari goes after the chairman of Jack in the Box

The Bottom Line: The longtime activist, the burger chain’s largest shareholder, is targeting David Goebel with a “vote no” campaign in one of the restaurant industry’s most unusual proxy fights.

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Portillo's names Brett Patterson as new CEO

Patterson, a full-service dining veteran, replaces interim chief Michael Miles at the fast-casual hot dog chain that is going through a reset.

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In the Fat Brands bankruptcy, CEO Andy Wiederhorn is front and center

The Bottom Line: The founder and majority owner of the restaurant chain operator has long been a controversial figure. That has not changed since the company filed for bankruptcy.

Food

Color and flavor brighten winter menus

Taste Tracker: Sweetgreen, Starbucks, El Pollo Loco, Gong Cha, Moe’s, Smoothie King, McAlister’s, Wayback, Qdoba and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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McDonald's sales soared last quarter, thanks to the Grinch and Monopoly

The fast-food giant reported its best domestic same-store sales result in more than two years as marketing promotions drove customer counts, particularly its Grinch Meal in December.