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The Bottom Line: The closure of 79 Wahlburgers locations inside Hy-Vee supermarkets shows that just because you can open a bunch of restaurants in a short period doesn’t mean you should.
Behind the Menu: The fast casual collaborated with a vendor partner and The Mushroom Council to launch Cheesy Truffle Pasta as a limited-time offer.
The fast-casual chain's kitchens haven't changed much in 30 years. But 2025 will be the year of equipment improvements to speed throughput and improve the team member experience.