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Food

Panera eyes new dinnertime lures

The 10 items about to be tested are intended to bolster both on-premise and delivery sales.

Financing

Does Chick-fil-A’s growth have a ceiling?

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at what it would take for the chicken concept to overtake McDonald’s and Starbucks to be the country’s largest restaurant chain.

Financing

Bidder for Red Robin gives the board an ultimatum

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2019

Vintage Capital said it will call a special meeting of shareholders unless the board acts within 10 days.

Food

Del Taco has sold nearly 2M Beyond Tacos

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2019

The company is doubling down on plant-based Beyond Meat by adding it to burritos.

Leadership

Molly O’Neill, a restaurant reviewer who saw a change coming, dies at age 66

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2019

The onetime reviewer for The New York Times showed she wouldn't be swayed by reputation or tradition.

Workforce

Union vote slated for regional QSR chain

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2019

Employees of 12 Little Big Burger units will cast their ballots in July—at the request of their employer.

Leadership

Checkers & Rally’s enlists marketing vet as CMO

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2019

Dwayne Chambers most recently served as chief marketing officer for P.F. Chang’s.

Financing

Texans don’t think much of the Whataburger deal

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2019

Reaction to the sale in the burger chain’s home state demonstrates why the company is so successful there, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Krystal rolls out all-you-can-eat deal

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2019

The quick-service chain is offering unlimited original burgers and fries for $5.99 for a limited time.

Financing

As delivery evolves, so do restaurant chains’ approaches to the service

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2019

Profitability concerns and more demand have led to a variety of strategies—and a broad sense that chains have to get this right.