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McDonald's brings back Adult Happy Meals

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

Marketing Bites: McDonald’s has teamed up with Kerwin Frost to launch new limited edition adult happy meals. Dunkin’ and Martha Stewart launch martini glasses. And Kura Sushi introduces a new Bikkura Pon prize collection

Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

Operations

Should Cracker Barrel get out of the gift shop business?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2023

Reality Check: The retail component of the family dining concept drew off sales and profits during the brand's most recent quarter. Maybe it's time to leave the shops out of future Cracker Barrels.

Leadership

Big Table Restaurants and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers name new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Thompson Central Park New York.

Financing

BK franchisee Carrols goes from tragedy to triumph

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2023

The big Burger King franchisee has overcome a pandemic, inflation, questions about its future and the death of multiple executives to become the industry’s best turnaround story of 2023.

Leadership

Inspire Brands is making a big change to its organizational structure

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2023

Scott Murphy was named chief brand officer and will oversee the company’s restaurant brands in the U.S., while Dan Lynn was named chief commercial and restaurant officer.

Financing

Cracker Barrel traffic took a big hit last quarter

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2023

Same-store sales at the family dining chain slipped 0.5% despite a 6.8% rise in menu prices.

Operations

Chick-fil-A again tops the industry in service

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2023

The quick-service chain finished second overall in a ranking of 300 consumer brands.

Operations

Restaurants will need to tamp down menu price hikes over the next couple years, says BJ's Restaurant CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 30, 2023

At the Barclays Eat Sleep Play conference, Greg Levin said consumers remember prices from four years ago and have yet to adjust to the higher cost of dining out.

Operations

How Table 301's restaurants hit all the right notes in Greenville, S.C.

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2023

Founder Carl Sobocinski is joined by Chef Diego Campos to share how six unique concepts combined with heartfelt hospitality keep guests coming back.

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