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Summer specials launch at Dunkin', Outback and Sonic ahead of July 4

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2023

Taste Tracker: BWW and Carl’s Jr. bring the heat; Smashburger and Huddle House spotlight sauces; drinks make news at Bahama Breeze and North Italia; and an Arby’s classic returns.

Marketing

Taco John's fires back in 'Taco Tuesday' tilt

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2023

The company said that Taco Bell’s effort to cancel its registration is designed “to sell more tacos” and cause Taco John’s “to sell less tacos.”

Operations

Are restaurant surcharges about to be added to Biden's 'junk fees' list?

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2023

Working Lunch: The industry is tacking on service fees cavalierly. Is that attitude about to backfire in the form of regulation?

Marketing

Taco Bell partners with fan girl Paris Hilton to plug return of Volcano Menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2023

The fiery items debuted in the early 2000s, when the star was at her hottest. Now she’s partnering up to offer hot tips on Taco Bell’s first-ever advice hotline.

Operations

The co-owners of Seven Reasons prep to take concepts outside Washington, D.C.

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 26, 2023

This rapidly growing group has more locations coming to the nation's capital, but they are looking to take their brands to more cities across the U.S. or internationally.

Technology

Nextbite layoffs broke federal law, lawsuit claims

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 26, 2023

The proposed class action alleges that the company fired 130 workers last month without giving them the 60 days’ notice required under the WARN Act.

Financing

Why Gen Restaurant Group may be the next Kura Sushi

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2023

The Bottom Line: The operator of Gen Korean BBQ will follow the successful Cava IPO with a small offering expected to raise $33 million. But investors have a surprising appetite for such concepts, which they demonstrated with Kura.

Technology

Grubhub sponsors a recharging hub for NYC bike couriers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 23, 2023

The delivery company partnered with e-bike rental service JOCO on the new space, which provides batteries, bikes, restrooms and other amenities for riders.

Leadership

Someone forgot to tell Gene Lee this business is for losers

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2023

Reality Check: The retiring Darden Restaurants chairman blazed a career that should shush assertions the restaurant industry will take you nowhere.

Financing

Food-and-bowling concept Pinstripes to go public in SPAC deal

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2023

The combination with Banyan Acquisition Corp. is expected to be complete by the end of this year and would value the eatertainment concept at $520 million.

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