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Delaware bans polystyrene food containers, automatic giveaway of plastic straws

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2023

The state becomes the eleventh in the nation to outlaw the material. The law signed Tuesday takes effect July 1, 2025.

Marketing

One big Subway challenge: Its online reputation

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

The sandwich giant finished last in an analysis of fast-food chains’ online reputation. At the top: Chick-fil-A.

Technology

Why some restaurants are glad to see delivery sales dropping

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2023

For brands like Shake Shack and Red Robin, less delivery has meant more people are ordering in person. They view that as a good thing.

Food

Sweet 'N Spicy Wings fly onto the menu at Popeyes

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2023

The chicken chain is somehow tying together football season and grandmothers to promote the new wing flavor.

Operations

What can Bloomin' Brands expect from disgruntled shareholder Starboard Value?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: There could be a preview in the pressure Starboard put on Bloomin' arch-rival Darden Restaurants nine years ago.

Food

What restaurants can learn from this 'Girl Power' summer

By Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings on Aug. 22, 2023

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings talk girl dinners and why it's a good idea to leave your gender stereotypes at the door.

Financing

Popeyes takes on China

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2023

The chicken chain drew long lines to its opening in Shanghai over the weekend as it works to take on behemoth KFC in the massive market.

Food

Wendy's gives guests 'a nacho platter in one burger bite' with new cheeseburger

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2023

The craveability of nachos inspired Chefs John Li and Jay Drumm to create the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger and Queso Fries.

Operations

Veggie Grill has closed 12 restaurants in 'right sizing' of portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 22, 2023

The remaining 17 units will focus on revitalization and menu innovation. CEO and co-founder T.K. Pillan said the plant-based movement has been "over-hyped" and is now becoming "normalized."

Consumer Trends

Americans remain torn on tipping etiquette

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2023

There are still different views on how much to give baristas, delivery people and even servers, according to a Bank of America survey.

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