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As Culver's expands into new markets, menu innovation accelerates

Behind the Menu: The Wisconsin-born fast-food chain is spreading its Midwest culinary roots into new territory, and that growth is fueling the launch of new menu items.

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Luckin Coffee makes a play for the premium market

The Bottom Line: The fast-growing Chinese chain, known for its low prices, is reportedly acquiring the higher-end brand Blue Bottle Coffee from Nestle for $400 million.

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Black Rock Coffee Bar sees a path to 1,000 shops

The Bottom Line: The coffee chain’s stock has stumbled since it went public in September, at least in part due to landlord delays. But executives believe the company has shaken that off.

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The Bottom Line: The coffee chain’s stock has stumbled since it went public in September, at least in part due to landlord delays. But executives believe the company has shaken that off.

Traffic is still down significantly at the family-dining chain, but it is beginning to improve, and customers are giving the chain higher marks on food and service.

AI is now part of the team at Krispy Kreme, Freddy’s, Taco John’s and Nekter, and the applications are as diverse as the brands themselves.

The fast-food chain’s shareholders voted to re-elect all 10 directors, beating back a “vote no” effort on Chairman David Goebel. But it named a former Taco Bell CEO its new chairman.

The coffee shop giant, which wants to expand in the Southeastern U.S., plans to open the facility later this year. It is the latest major restaurant chain to open a corporate office in the state.

A Deeper Dive: Jim Bitticks, CEO of the fast-casual hot-chicken chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about his new role and why the brand has been so successful.