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Financing

The Subway saga takes another turn

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2023

The Bottom Line: Just when we thought the massive deal was set to go through, the feds stepped in to have their say.

Food

Veggie Grill evolves the menu to keep pace with plant-based trends

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

Behind the Menu: Since the fast casual’s start in 2006, many new meat and dairy alternatives have come to market and consumers’ health perceptions have changed. Veggie Grill has been forced to change too.

Operations

Founder of Slater's 50/50 grows 'plug-and-play' portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 22, 2023

Being opportunistic with real estate requires flexibility with finding the right concept, contends Scott Slater. Is the ability to swap out brands a solution?

Operations

Labor groups nominate 3 to the Starbucks board

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2023

The Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of labor groups, is targeting the coffee giant’s board, arguing that the company’s fight against unions hurts the brand.

Food

Wings land on Popeyes' menu nationwide in five flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2023

The chicken chain is permanently introducing wings on Wednesday, adding three new variations.

Financing

Jack in the Box wades through uncertainty, thanks to California

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2023

The burger chain says it expects to counter wage hikes in the state with a combination of price, margin and loyalty. But how will it affect transactions?

Financing

How Texas Roadhouse became a casual-dining juggernaut

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 21, 2023

The 671-unit steak chain has risen to the top in a punishing economy largely by breaking the rules.

Technology

Presto lays off 17% of staff as revenue falls

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 21, 2023

But in a vote of confidence, existing investor Remus Capital pumped $7 million into the voicebot supplier.

Consumer Trends

Here’s why some Thanksgiving turkeys are getting tanked

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Deep-frying a whole bird is no longer a novelty. But the alternative prep method was largely unknown until recent decades. Here's how the process evolved from crazy notion to viable option.

Beverage

Starbucks' global locations offer unique takes on holiday beverages

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 21, 2023

From a Chestnut Praline Latte in the Caribbean to Japan’s Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino, stores in different parts of the world celebrate with seasonal drinks that reflect the culture.

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