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Consumers are leaving their cars and going into restaurants

The Bottom Line: Drive-thru traffic has steadily fallen since the pandemic, even as other off-premise channels remain strong. That traffic has shifted back to the restaurants. Did the industry overdo the drive-thru?

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In the 10 largest restaurant chains, signs of the industry’s evolution

The Bottom Line: Only 14 chains have been on the list of the 10 largest concepts over the past two decades. But that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t changed with consumer demand.

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Olive & Finch lets diners dictate how they want to experience the brand

This growing premium fast casual out of Denver is expanding with an all-day menu priced no higher than $20. Part of the value offering is giving guests options for how they use the concept.

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Main Post Partners, which has invested in Jimmy John’s and the Flynn Group in the past, has acquired a minority stake in the high-growth smoothie chain.

The Bottom Line: Drive-thru traffic has steadily fallen since the pandemic, even as other off-premise channels remain strong. That traffic has shifted back to the restaurants. Did the industry overdo the drive-thru?

Multiple lawsuits alleged the brand's caffeinated Charged Lemonades killed or harmed guests. The fast-casual chain phased out the drinks last year and denied wrongdoing.

Behind the Menu: After 40 rounds of testing, the quick-service chain perfected the flavor, texture and appearance of its crispy, grilled and spicy chicken sandwiches.

Nearly 350 full-service chain restaurants closed amid bankruptcy in 2024, mostly at TGI Fridays and Red Lobster. It ended a three-year streak of unit growth for FSR chains.

A Deeper Dive: A&W CEO Betsy Schmandt joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the fast-food chain’s strategies, its shift to technology and focus on hospitality.