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Investment firm buys the owner of TCBY and Mrs. Fields

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2023

Pearl Street Equity, a family office, is acquiring Famous Brands, the Salt Lake City-based owner of the yogurt and cookie chains.

Marketing

The 'Taco Tuesday' trademark battle is officially over

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2023

The bar that owned the registration in New Jersey gave up its hold on the phrase, officially ending Taco Bell’s campaign to “free” the trademark.

Leadership

Papa Johns appoints two new board members

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2023

The pizza chain appointed former executives from Dollar General and Home Depot as directors to support its long-term growth plan.

Financing

Andy Wiederhorn wants to buy more snacks

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2023

The chairman of Fat Brands, which owns several chains including Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker, is targeting strategic acquisitions, particularly those that will help occupy a plant in Atlanta.

Operations

Subway opens its new second headquarters

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2023

The new office, in Shelton, Conn., follows the opening of its Miami headquarters in May.

Operations

Pizza Hut makes a play for the late-night crowd

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The pizza chain said that thousands of locations are now open until midnight or later as the brand eyes night owls.

Marketing

A ridiculous number of Americans have worked at a McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2023

The burger giant’s latest promotion, called the “1 in 8 Initiative,” highlights the percentage of Americans who’ve worked at one of the chain’s locations at some point in their lives.

Marketing

Among teens, Raising Cane's enters the chat

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 10, 2023

The fast-growing chicken finger chain was ranked fifth among teens’ favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler survey. But Chick-fil-A is still king.

Financing

Burger King's revitalization enters a new chapter

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2023

The fast-food chain has a new prototype that is targeted at digital orders and simplifies the workspace for employees. The company also plans a further evolution in its marketing as part of the next phase of “Reclaim the Flame.”

Food

White Castle is coming out with ramen sliders

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2023

The burger chain this week will release a line of Asian-inspired sliders, including Maruchan Ramen, Pork Belly Chicken and Banh Mi.

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