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Beverage

Yum or yuck? Rating Starbucks new olive oil-infused coffee

 By Patricia Cobe and Reyna Estrada on Mar. 24, 2023

Two RB editors sampled the coffee chain's Oleato line of beverages to see whether the combination works. Here’s what they think.

Financing

Olive Garden says lower prices are helping sales

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 23, 2023

The chain’s strategy to undershoot inflation is driving more guests to its restaurants, executives said. And it believes peak pricing is now in the rearview mirror.

Financing

Developing a restaurant? Why not just hit your head with a hammer?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2023

Reality Check: The industry's rebound is being hampered by a host of construction and permitting issues. And the near-term outlook isn't good.

Financing

Despite a host of concerns, restaurant franchisees remain optimistic

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2023

The Bottom Line: Margins took a hit last year and inflation remains a concern. But a new survey says most franchise operators are optimistic. Here’s why.

Food

KFC rolls out hand-breaded chicken nuggets nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 23, 2023

After a successful test last year, Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets are debuting systemwide Monday, prepared with the Colonel’s Original Recipe.

Operations

Burger King makes progress on its electric vehicle commitment

By Reyna Estrada on Mar. 23, 2023

The burger chain has transitioned nearly one-third of its field team fleet to electric vehicles.

Emerging Brands

David Chang's Fuku will be feeding Yankee fans this baseball season

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2023

The spicy-chicken sandwich chain will become a concession option for sports arena contractor Legends Hospitality. Its fast foods will also be offered on the suites catering menu of Yankee Stadium.

Technology

McDonald's will start preparing orders before customers arrive

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2023

The fast-food burger giant is adding new functionality on mobile orders that uses geofencing technology to help teams start orders while customers are on their way.

Operations

Blaze Pizza ousts its co-founder and culinary chief

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 22, 2023

Brad Kent, who developed and evolved the fast-casual chain's menu over nearly 12 years, said it was a surprise. Company officials told him they wanted to move in a different direction.

Food

Dunkin’ debuts Breakfast Tacos, a brand-new menu platform

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 22, 2023

The tacos are filled with breakfast ingredients but they’re available all day, sold in a special holder for guests to grab and go.

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