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McDonald's is a chicken chain now

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The company’s chicken business is “on par” with its beef business as Americans continue to devour more poultry. It plans more chicken products in the coming years.

Emerging Brands

Mamahuhu hopes to spark 'third wave' that builds on legacy of Chinese-American mom and pops

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 06, 2023

Chef Brandon Jew takes on the fast-casual challenge of scaling quality food at an accessible price in a Panda Express-dominated segment. But you won't find Chrysanthemum Salad at Panda Express.

Consumer Trends

The holiday season is looking particularly merry for restaurants this year

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2023

Projections call for heavy purchases of both on-premise and to-go meals, while consumers are already spending more on gift cards.

Financing

Why the FTC is targeting the Subway sale

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Restaurant consultant John Gordon joins the podcast to discuss Subway and the FTC review of its sale to Roark.

Financing

KFC to acquire 200 restaurants in the UK from a franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The chicken chain says that the deal will help it accelerate its growth in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Financing

Popeyes wants its U.S. stores to operate more like its international restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2023

The fried chicken restaurant chain believes that it can get more efficient, just like its international locations and rival Chick-fil-A.

Operations

White House calls falafel shop protest antisemitic and 'unjustifiable'

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 05, 2023

As restaurants continue to be caught in the war-related political crossfire, the latest incident at Philadelphia's Goldie prompted a high-level response.

Financing

Brands shift their attention back to smaller operators

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: While plenty of franchises like Subway still want large-scale franchisees, there is a movement to keep their sizes down.

Financing

DoorDash says it will raise fees for NYC restaurants to cover a big pay hike for drivers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2023

The delivery service is making several policy changes after giving drivers in New York City a raise to $29.93 per hour.

Beverage

Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade blamed for second death

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 05, 2023

The family of Florida resident David Brown filed a lawsuit Monday saying the fast-casual chain neglected to warn vulnerable consumers about caffeine levels in the beverage.

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