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How Chick-fil-A's shift on antibiotic-free chicken signals an industry evolution

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A was a No Antibiotics Ever brand, but now its standards are more in line with KFC and others. Will consumers understand the nuanced difference?

Financing

Podcast transcript: Virtual Dining Brands co-founder Robbie Earl

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2024

A Deeper Dive: What is the future of digital-only concepts? Earl discusses their work to ensure quality and why focusing on restaurant delivery works.

Financing

Proposed TGI Fridays sale is no home run, but has promise for both sides

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 19, 2024

The $220 million all-stock deal would get Fridays’ owner TriArtisan out of its decade-long investment and give the struggling chain a like-minded partner in franchisee Hostmore, experts say.

Financing

Tijuana Flats declares bankruptcy and closes restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2024

The Maitland, Florida-based Tex-Mex chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after closing 40 restaurants this year. It has an agreement to sell the company.

Leadership

Mo' Bettahs' new CFO and more restaurant executive changes of the week

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 19, 2024

Executive Summary: Clay Hansen is the new chief financial officer for the Hawaiian chain, Mountain Mike's Pizza and East Coast Wings + Grill add marketing execs, and more industry job changes.

Food

Restaurants celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly food, drink and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2024

Many operators are on a sustainability mission year round, but they go the extra mile to promote their efforts on April 22.

Operations

Convenience stores pose a growing threat to restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 19, 2024

Retail Watch: Technomic’s State of the Industry report sounds a c-store alarm, Grubhub expands grocery delivery and 7-Eleven completes its Laredo Taco Company acquisition.

Financing

Midwestern favorite Oberweis Dairy declares bankruptcy and cuts staff

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2024

The ice cream chain intends to lay off staff in June and cut its costs in other ways, but to remain in operation following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. It is struggling to find a buyer.

Financing

In the fast-casual sector, Chipotle laps Panera Bread

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2024

The Bottom Line: The two fast-casual restaurant pioneers have diverged over the past five years, as the burrito chain has thrived while Panera hit a wall. Here's why.

Operations

Flynn Group and Jet's Pizza to add drone delivery from select units

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 19, 2024

Locations of Flynn's Panera Bread units in Seattle, and some Jet's restaurants in Detroit plan to offer drone delivery using the Zipline system.

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