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Krispy Kreme looks to expand its doughnut-making capacity

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2024

The chain, which wants to sell its doughnuts out of more McDonald's locations, is now looking to open new shops to build capacity while it also works to improve manufacturing and logistics.

Leadership

Famed Chef David Bouley dies at age 70

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2024

Among the vanguard of chefs who redefined French fine dining, Bouley also believed food had an important role in good health.

Marketing

Taco Bell plucks a trio of young chefs to reimagine the Crunchwrap

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain launched a program to spotlight emerging chefs. The first group will develop a new type of the Crunchwrap Supreme.

Marketing

Taco Bell shows off its 2024 marketing calendar

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2024

The fast-food Mexican chain is releasing a wide array of menu items this year, including a new Cantina Chicken Menu and a taco made from Salt & Straw ice cream.

Technology

Crumbl Cookies launches an app for Apple's Vision Pro headset

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 12, 2024

Customers will be able to order cookies with their eyes thanks to Apple’s cutting-edge “spatial computing” technology.

Operations

New York adopts new rules for passing along credit-card fees to customers

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2024

The measure is the latest instance of lawmakers and consumers trying to bring more clarity on restaurant service fees.

Operations

Hilton Hotels exec joins Focus Brands' board

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2024

Phil Cordell, who has led both the Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn brands, joins the Atlanta-based multi-brand franchise company's board of directors in an expansion.

Emerging Brands

How Tacos 1986 is scaling the magic of a Tijuana-style taqueria

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2024

It has been a journey that involved pure grit, stretching the truth at times and former first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. But this seven-unit Los Angeles chain is preparing for the next phase of growth.

Financing

The owner of Boston Market has filed for bankruptcy again

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2024

Jay Pandya, who declared personal bankruptcy in December only to have it terminated, is again seeking debt protection after his company lost a lawsuit filed by US Foods.

Technology

The owner of MrBeast Burger launches a TikTok concept

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 09, 2024

Creators’ Kitchen as Seen on TikTok will offer dishes that go viral on the app, like baked feta pasta. It is Virtual Dining Concepts’ second attempt at a TikTok-themed brand.

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