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KFC and Paytronix name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 21, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for First Watch and Square.

Food

How Spike Mendelsohn is changing up healthy eating in the fast-casual and snack spaces

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2023

The TV celeb and former fine-dining chef is expanding his ventures PLNT Burger and Eat the Change while continuing his food policy activism.

Marketing

Dessert chains venture into Barbie land with their latest marketing push

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 20, 2023

Marketing Bites: Pinkberry and Cold Stone Creamery feed into the Barbie frenzy, Dunkin’ launches summer merchandise and Taco Bell is giving rewards members a say in its sauce packet redesign.

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What might be the next Cronut, McRib or Pumpkin Spice Latte? We have some thoughts.

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2023

Reality Check: The RB staff put down its forks long enough to speculate on what could be the next big thing menu-wise. Here are our bets, longshot and otherwise.

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Sizzler reaches back almost 40 years for a re-introduction to lapsed customers

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2023

The steak-and-salad-bar concept is running ads again, playing off the signature deals that made it a 1980s hit.

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Another pizza franchisee is hit with a driver lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2023

A Pizza Hut operator in the Midwest was sued in a federal court after allegedly underpaying delivery drivers for the use of their personal cars. Such lawsuits are remarkably common.

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