The CEO of Qdoba-parent Modern Restaurant Concepts is borrowing from the playbook used during his leadership at Applebee's and KFC. The first step, however, was selling the Lemonade brand.
The brands will also make their debuts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through a partnership with Franklin Junction, which matches brands with “host kitchens” that sell their food for delivery only.
Taste Tracker: Brunch pops up at Cracker Barrel; salads star at El Pollo Loco and Newk’s; Shuckin’ Shack goes on a road trip; and Fazoli’s, Marble Slab and Zaxby’s celebrate dessert.