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Carl Icahn may seek seats on the McDonald’s board for better treatment of pigs

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2022

The Bottom Line: The famed investor is not a big shareholder. But he is close to igniting a proxy war against the burger giant over what he says is an unkept promise on the use of gestation crates.

Operations

Why Chicken Salad Chick isn’t flocking to digital

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 17, 2022

Digital sales make up just 15% of the fast casual’s business today, and the chain’s CEO said its diners simply prefer the dining room.

Beverage

How the Shamrock Shake came to generate so much green

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2022

As McDonald's popular LTO makes its annual return Monday, it's worth remembering the efforts of Uncle O'Grimacey and franchisee Hal Rosen.

Marketing

Is it time to give starred restaurant reviews a thumbs-down?

By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Some consumer media are dropping the shorthand method of assessing a dining-out experience. But these two longtime industry observers have reservations about the trend.

Financing

Tim Hortons sees a brighter future in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2022

The Bottom Line: The coffee-and-doughnut chain, which has struggled to get a footing south of the border, believes it has the right concept to begin growing again.

Food

February is a short month long on menu specials

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cracker Barrel’s wines; McAlisters spotlights steak; chicken stars at Pei Wei, Checkers and Ledo Pizza; Genghis Grill does Mardi Gras; Smokey Bones candy coats cocktails.

Operations

How Chipotle got to 3,000 locations

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 15, 2022

It took the fast casual 29 years to reach the milestone, but Chipotle has aggressive growth plans for the future.

Financing

Looking to build a drive-thru? Good luck finding sites

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2022

The Bottom Line: Demand for any drive-thru site is intense and costs are soaring. But it remains a solid long-term bet.

Marketing

What's in a name? Often not restaurants' most impressive work

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2022

Reality Check: Emerging markets tend to cycle through some clunker IDs until a label sticks.

Financing

As its delivery business thrives, Little Caesars targets higher-income areas

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2022

The traditional carryout chain added delivery two years ago. The new service is opening the brand up to newer areas and smaller stores as it looks to grow in the Northeast.

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