Wendy's

Wendy's removes soda option from kids' meal

Jan. 16, 2015

The burger chain is no longer suggesting that patrons opt for soda when ordering a kids meal. But if a patron picks that drink instead of milk or juice, the chain will oblige.

Top restaurant nightmares of 2016

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2016

The year was not without its Freddy Krueger moments for restaurants. Here's a look back at the times restaurateurs wondered if they were awake.

Leadership

Who will be the next CEO of Chipotle?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2017

The speculation about who'll be Steve Ells' successor is already at full throttle. Here are a few of the candidates we think may be in the mix.

At fast casuals, fried chicken flies the coop

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 24, 2015

While grilled chicken gains traction on fast-casual sandwich menus, its fried counterpart is seeing declines.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bang! We’re off

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

The year hasn't gotten off to a good start for restaurant unions, social media liars, soda-gulping slobs and at least one celebrity-loving restaurant chain.

Operations