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Applebee's to sell its 69 company-owned restaurants
The sale of the locations in North and South Carolina will make the chain 100% franchised for the first time since 2018.
Wendy’s pares back its giant ghost kitchen deal
The burger chain, which last year announced a bold deal to open 700 locations in Reef Kitchens, now plans to open as few as 100 after Wendy’s “reevaluated” its development commitment.
Burger King franchisee Carrols sees its inflation problems easing
The burger chain’s largest operator said it believes its labor costs and commodity prices are improving, which could help its profit margins later this year.
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Ruby Tuesday founder’s SPAC prepares to wind down
The Bottom Line: Fast Acquisition will redeem all its shares later this month after a previous deal with Tilman Fertitta fell through, but not before a shareholder files a lawsuit.
At Ruby Slipper, it's weekend brunchtime every day
The 22-unit New Orleans-themed operation promises a midday party seven days a week. And it serves breakfast and lunch, too.
With reusable container programs, foodservice operators find both successes and snags
Reusable container programs bring upsides and obstacles as sustainability efforts are renewed post-pandemic.
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“Menu Feed” is a biweekly podcast hosted by Senior Editor Patricia Cobe that delves into menu development and food and drink trends through lively conversations with chefs and operators.
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