News

Taco Bell is kicking off its 60th anniversary with a veggie combo and new streetwear

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2022

The fast-food Mexican chain is working with Los Angeles-based streetwear creator Born X Raised for team member gear and is introducing a new vegetarian combo.

Operations

Kevin Johnson’s abrupt departure as Starbucks CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2022

Working Lunch: RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo joins the Align Public Strategies podcast, as does Brennan Duckett from the National Restaurant Association.

Leadership

Shell Shack promotes Monte Batson to CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 21, 2022

The restaurant veteran will take over at the emerging chain after starting as COO last year.

Leadership

Mental health, gratitude take center stage at first in-person WFF since 2019

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Mar. 21, 2022

More than 2,000 people attended the Women's Foodservice Forum Leadership Conference, which also focused on diversity and compassion.

Operations

Historic indies can score $40K grants

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 21, 2022

A grant program from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation will help 25 small, independent restaurants that have been in business more than 25 years.

Technology

District of Columbia sues Grubhub, alleging deceptive practices

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 21, 2022

The city argues that the delivery provider is misleading customers by hiding fees and obscuring its relationships with certain restaurants. The company said the suit is “frivolous.”

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Financing

Carl Icahn commences his weird and rare proxy fight with McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2022

The Bottom Line: Activist investors have long wanted changes at the burger giant but its first real board battle in modern history will be fought over pigs.

Marketing

McDonald’s is bringing back its Szechuan Sauce again

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2022

The sauce, which became a cult classic thanks to a 2017 episode of the cartoon Rick & Morty, is making a return on the company’s mobile app on March 31.

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