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Wing Zone to put robots in all new restaurants

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 24, 2022

The 61-unit chicken chain is deepening its partnership with Miso Robotics, the maker of automated fry cook Flippy, as it ramps up growth.

Leadership

Parent of Modern Market and Lemonade hires a development chief

 By Heather Lalley on May 24, 2022

Chris Cheek, a restaurant franchising veteran, will steer growth and development for the operator of 48 better-for-you fast-casual restaurants across the two brands.

Financing

Inflation is festering into a lethal threat for restaurants, new data shows

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2022

About 72% of operators fear they won't be able to remain in business if costs don't moderate.

Financing

Starbucks is selling its Evolution Fresh brand

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

The coffee chain, which plans to focus on its core business, sold its juice line to the carrot company Bolthouse Farms.

Financing

Starbucks says it is leaving Russia

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

The coffee giant joins McDonald’s in pulling up stakes in the country over the war in Ukraine.

Leadership

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.

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