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Zaxby’s adds development and tech chiefs

 By Heather Lalley on May 24, 2022

The chicken finger chain, which has been shaking up its C-suite, named Mike Mettler chief development officer and Mike Nettles was promoted to chief digital-technology officer.

Food

A potpourri of new items flavors menus this week

 By Patricia Cobe on May 24, 2022

The next McFlurry debuts at McDonald’s; Saladworks showcases superfoods; Noodles & Co. does Asian broth bowls; Wing It On stuffs dumplings with chicken; and frosty drinks star at Sonic and BWW.

Leadership

McDonald's entry into Russia makes its planned exit seem ho-hum

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 24, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: The opening was hailed as a contributor to the thawing of relations between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. It also introduced many Russians to the concept of smiling.

Technology

Tesla gets serious about plans for drive-in restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on May 24, 2022

The company submitted blueprints for a diner, EV charging station and movie theater in LA. CEO Elon Musk has been tweeting about the idea for years.

Financing

As takeout and delivery grow, so do the options for packaging

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

At the National Restaurant Association Show, the container options were numerous and varied, reflecting an industry rushing to meet ever-changing consumer demands.

Financing

Wendy’s biggest shareholder may take the chain private

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners, which owns nearly 20% of the company’s stock, said it has approached the board about a possible acquisition, sending the shares soaring.

Financing

Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner invests in three-unit Health Nut

By Heather Lalley on May 23, 2022

The Southern California salad chain has long been featured in the reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” as a family favorite.

Operations

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2022

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Food

Arby’s introduces a burger to its menu for the first time

By Patricia Cobe on May 23, 2022

The chain is taking on McDonald's and Wendy's more directly with the Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, which features the quick-service sector's largest patty to date.

Financing

How independent operators can keep pace with rapidly changing technology

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2022

The Bottom Line: The National Restaurant Association Show displayed some of the latest gadgets to improve efficiency and reach more customers. But can those that need it most afford it?

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