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Texas is getting its own Michelin guide

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2024

Operators voice hopes the directory of standout dining options will bring an awareness of the variety and quality Texas restaurants offer today.

Financing

Some McDonald's customers are doubling up on the discounts

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2024

The Bottom Line: In some markets, customers can get the fast-food chain's $5 value meal for $4. The situation illustrates a key rule in the restaurant business: Customers are savvy and will find loopholes.

Marketing

The restaurant discounts are apparently doing their job

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2024

Foot traffic data from Placer.ai suggests that McDonald’s, Chili’s, Starbucks and Buffalo Wild Wings are all getting more customers from their various offers.

Marketing

Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent Brinker International over use of 'Sabotage' in ad

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 11, 2024

The hip-hop group said a 2022 social media video featured parts of the hit song without their permission.

Financing

Another breastaurant chain suffers a severe downturn

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2024

Bombshells, the concept run by strip-club operator RCI Hospitality, posted a 16.2% drop in same-store sales.

Marketing

Pack your bags for the Taco Bell retirement community

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2024

Marketing Bites: The quick-service chain is opening The Cantinas for just one weekend next month, promising a “leisure lifestyle” for all ages. Plus, French Fry Day is near.

Emerging Brands

Paws a moment to consider these inflation-resistant concepts

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2024

Reality Check: We've lived through the cat cafe craze. The next evolutionary wrinkle could be a proliferation of restaurants where dogs roam free.

Food

Arby's celebrates its 60th birthday with a potato cake

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2024

The fast-food chain bestows a gift on fans with the return of a favorite side.

Food

Chipotle features favorites of 5 American athletes in new limited-time menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2024

The athletes also star in the chain’s latest “Unwrapped” video series. Plus, Chipotle is serving gold foil-wrapped burritos starting July 25 to kick off the Summer Olympics.

Marketing

White Castle markets late nights, Chipotle plays the Celebrity Card

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2024

Marketing Bites: Chains get increasingly creative as they duke it out for traffic to lure consumers who are pulling back.

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