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McDonald's restaurant valuations come back down to earth

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: Franchisee valuations are “plummeting,” according to the head of the chain’s independent franchisee association. The company has not been able to get many new franchisees into the system. But the market is just different now.

Food

El Pollo Loco and Tacos 4 Life go bold with quesadillas

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 05, 2023

Taste Tracker: Apples star at Wayback but pumpkin endures at Dutch Bros, Ziggi’s, Hungry Howie's and Denny’s; Bojangles and Jinya wing it for football season; and Fogo de Chao goes all in on veggies.

Operations

NYC leans on restaurants to make life harder for rats

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2023

The Sanitation Department said it will start fining food establishments that don't use garbage cans that keep the rodents out.

Food

Cajun cuisine continues to grow and evolve

By Nancy Kruse on Sep. 05, 2023

State of the Plate: Paul Prudhomme's legacy lives on in the growing and evolving Cajun items on menus, says RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse.

Food

Customers are apparently all-in on Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte this year

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

Traffic has surged this year following the introduction of the coffee giant's fall lineup last month, according to the data firm Placer.ai. And one of the biggest reasons is the day of the week the lineup was launched.

Food

How Crumbl Cookies creates its weekly rotating menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 05, 2023

Behind the Menu: The fast-growing chain has developed hundreds of recipes in its history using a robust testing process and considerable customer feedback. But most cookies never return to the rotation.

Technology

Toast CEO Chris Comparato to step down

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 05, 2023

He will be replaced by COO and President Aman Narang, who co-founded the company in 2011.

Food

Popeyes says its latest menu item is a huge hit

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

The chain said that its Sweet ‘n Spicy Wings have become its best new product introduction since the chain’s chicken sandwich.

Technology

How big restaurant chains are using artificial intelligence

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 31, 2023

Brands like Chipotle, Starbucks and Domino's are leaning on AI to do things like predict traffic, set prices and bake pizzas before they're even ordered.

Food

How Eileen Andrade transformed her grandmother's Cuban diner into an elegant fine-dining restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 31, 2023

Amelia’s 1931 offers a sophisticated Korean-Latin menu and swanky decor in a Miami neighborhood dominated by more casual spots.

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