News

Let Threads' weak introduction be a lesson in your tech innovation

Aug. 08, 2023

Technomic's Take: Putting out a minimally viable product may be easier on the pocketbook, but not being ready for prime time may cost you a lot more.

Financing

Burger King, an international powerhouse, looks to translate some of that success back home

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2023

The Miami-based burger chain is thriving outside the U.S. as operators push growth. But it is pulling back domestically as it works on a comeback.

Emerging Brands

Wing Zone debuts new concept with hot chicken

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 07, 2023

The new Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings is described as a next-generation variation designed for off premise, with hot chicken tenders and a sandwich along with new flavors for bone-in wings.

Technology

Virtual Dining Concepts sues MrBeast, claiming he undermined MrBeast Burger

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2023

The company said the YouTuber’s public criticism of the virtual brand caused up to $100 million in damages. It counters MrBeast’s own lawsuit, which accused the brand of harming his reputation.

Financing

Fat Brands readies Twin Peaks for 2024 IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2023

The company said it will look to acquire similar concepts and convert them to Twin Peaks as it aims to reach 200 locations in the next several years.

Financing

Pollo Tropical to be sold to the owner of Primanti Bros

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands, which operates Primanti Bros and P.J. Whelihan’s, is taking the fast-casual chicken chain private for $8.50 per share.

Food

Burger King and Sonic lean into snacking

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2023

Taste Tracker: Brag-worthy burgers at Ruth’s Chris and Culver’s; Pei Wei and bb.q Chicken play with wing flavors; Indian cuisine inspires Dog Haus; and Wayback goes to the dogs.

Leadership