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Breakfast

Operations

Golden Corral takes a step away from the buffet

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 19, 2023

The new fast-casual Homeward Kitchen concept is finally getting ready to open in December.

Emerging Brands

With the tip credit disappearing, this fine-dining chef sees a more fast-casual future

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 10, 2023

Matt Baker of the full-service Gravitas in Washington, D.C. is stepping on the gas to grow his limited-service Baker's Daughter, an upscale bakery-cafe.

Emerging Brands

The Future 50 gets a shot of caffeine

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Coffee and "dirty soda" take center stage on this year’s ranking of up-and-coming restaurant chains, but midscale breakfast brands see plenty of room to expand and casual dining makes a comeback.

Consumer Trends

Saturday brunch is now restaurants' busiest daypart

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 08, 2023

More than 10% of all dining dollars are spent from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, which has replaced Friday lunch as the industry’s peak period, according to new data from Square.

Marketing

McDonald's is phasing out its bakery items

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2023

The burger giant said it is removing its Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll from its menu less than three years after their introduction.

Operations

IHOP shuts down its fast-casual spinoff, Flip'd

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 01, 2023

After about two years and four locations, the pancake chain said it would apply lessons from the grab-and-go concept to other parts of its business.

Financing

Why breakfast is the key to Burger King's future

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s unit volumes have lagged its competitors. One reason has been a morning daypart that hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. Can the brand’s new management fix it?

Food

Burger King's breakfast menu is smokin'

By Patricia Cobe on May 30, 2023

The fast-food chain is expanding its morning menu with a test of the new Smoky Maple Chicken Biscuit in two markets.

Food

Culver's, Burgerville, Dutch Bros and BJ's sweeten up the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2023

Taste Tracker: Taco Bell goes big on breakfast; White Castle turns up the heat; Newk’s gets into the spring spirit; and desserts, bowls and brunch make menu news.

Food

IHOP fills gaps in menu with new savory and sweet additions

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 29, 2023

New VP of culinary Art Carl is innovating across the menu, focusing on craveable options that can span the dayparts.

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