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Leadership

With James O'Reilly taking the helm, Perkins and Huddle House are updating their stories

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2023

The new CEO says sharpening the brand positions of the venerable family-dining chains is a top priority.

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Technology

Toast fee-asco could still cost restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 21, 2023

Tech Check: Everyone loves innovation, but as Toast acknowledged last week, someone has to pay for it.

Workforce

Casa Bonita workers demand return to tipping

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 21, 2023

The iconic Denver restaurant isn't fully open yet, but workers have sent a petition seeking changes to pay and benefits.

Workforce

What restaurants can expect under California's resurrected plan for setting restaurant wages

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2023

Working Lunch: The Industrial Welfare Commission has until October 2024 to issue its recommendations for changing pay within specific trades. Here's how that process will work.

Financing

McDonald's and its franchisees paint different pictures of the brand's rules

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2023

A group of operators argued in comments with federal regulators that the franchisor’s changes cost them important profitability and drive up their prices. To the company, the changes are necessary to evolve the brand.

Leadership

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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Food

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.

Marketing

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