Einstein Bros. Bagels

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2024

The Bottom Line: The bakery/café chain is reportedly planning to sell Caribou and Einstein Bros. restaurant concepts three years after forming Panera Brands.

Food

Einstein Bros. Bagels taps maple for new breakfast sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

The fast-casual bagel chain's Maplehouse Egg Sandwich launches Wednesday for a limited run.

Leadership

Panera Brands takes another step in its planned IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield, who is stepping down from that position in January, will become the company’s board chairman. Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer will become lead independent director.

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Food

QSRs raise the bar on breakfast to compete for morning customers

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2021

Consumers are once again eating breakfast away from home, and quick-service concepts are vying for their business with upgraded menus.

Food

Father’s Day generates new takes on meal promotions

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 16, 2020

Restaurants offer both dine-in and to-go packages to celebrate dad.

Food

Launches of LTOs and new menu items accelerate

By Patricia Cobe on May 26, 2020

The pace of menu development is picking up as stay-at-home orders lift.

Food

Menu news of the week: Nov. 11, 2019

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2019

A roundup of the most recent introductions and menu news at QSRs and fast casuals.

Leadership

Tijuana Flats taps 35-year chain veteran for CEO post

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2019

The appointment is part of a realignment of top management at the regional fast-casual brand.

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