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Pizza Hut introduces a new $7 value menu

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2023

The $7 Deal Lovers Menu largely matches rivals Domino’s and Papa Johns and comes as more brands push value offers.

Operations

Eatertainment booms as result of perfect storm

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 23, 2023

From cricket and curling, to ping pong and pickleball, restaurant concepts that combine eating and drinking with fun and games are booming.

Food

KFC brings back wraps and debuts a dessert

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 23, 2023

Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps return as an LTO, joined by a new KFC Mac & Cheese Wrap and family-sized fudgy brownies.

Operations

Former Panera Bread exec takes the helm at P.F. Chang's

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 23, 2023

Eduardo Luz, Panera's former chief brand and concept officer, was named CEO and president of the 30-year-old casual-dining chain, effective immediately.

Operations

TGI Fridays wants to become 'more fun than your phone'

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

After falling into what new CEO Brandon Coleman called a “sea of sameness,” the storied casual-dining brand is betting things like sushi, mocktails and entertainment will help make it relevant again.

Emerging Brands

Love.Life is dead for now, but the restaurant plans resurrection

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 20, 2023

The health-focused plant-based concept created by Whole Foods founder John Mackey earlier this year in Los Angeles has closed, blaming poor foot traffic. But a new flagship is scheduled to debut next year.

Marketing

Chili's celebrates its second Barbz Day with pink 'Barbaritas'

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Marketing Bites: From Barbz Day to free pizza promotions, here’s a look at what’s new in restaurant marketing.

Leadership

Focus Brands and Domino's Pizza name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes new hires for SBE.

Food

Madison Square Garden's restaurant partners turn arena into a culinary destination

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 20, 2023

New menu items and long-running signatures welcome sports and concert fans for the 2023-24 season.

Operations

Starbucks accused of assisting boycott of union stores

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 20, 2023

Workers United accused the coffeehouse giant of unfair labor practices by sharing a list of union stores with pro-Israel groups angered by "solidarity with Palestine" messages. Starbucks, however, says the list did not come from the company.

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