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9 restaurant industry trade shows to attend in 2025
The coming year is brimming with restaurant conferences and trade shows covering key issues for the business sector, from franchising strategy to economic forecasts.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe appoints new CEO
Max Wetzel, who previously served as CEO at CKE Restaurants for over a year, joins the smoothie chain months after it was acquired by Blackstone.
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Red Lobster hires Brinker exec as COO
Larry Konecny joins the seafood chain, which recently emerged from Chapter 11, after a 17-year tenure at Maggiano’s Little Italy.
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El Pollo Loco ramps up remodel efforts with low-cost design
A new prototype, which includes furniture upgrades and energy-efficient hoods and HVAC, will help reduce buildout costs from $2.2 million to $1.8 million.
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EEOC alleges Culver’s operators fired a transgender worker who complained about deadnaming
Four workers, including the transgender worker who was the subject of the harassment, were fired a day after reporting the behavior to the general manager, EEOC alleged.
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How Starbucks plans to get back to being a coffeehouse
The coffee giant thinks ceramic mugs, a coffee condiments bar and comfy chairs are a good start toward improving its in-store vibe.
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The restaurant labor market in 6 key statistics
Turnover has fallen in H1 2024, while unemployment and total jobs in restaurants remained steady, indicating a return to pre-pandemic labor market dynamics.
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Paytronix acquired by The Access Group
The deal will expand the offerings available through Paytronix’s platform and help accelerate its growth, executives said.
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7-Eleven crashes the $5 value meal party
Customers can get two of the chain’s “new, bigger” pizza slices and a 20-ounce Coke or Sprite in the latest cost-conscious c-store deal.
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak now tied to 90 illnesses
The CDC said Wednesday that it’s likely that slivered onions from Taylor Farms used on Quarter Pounders caused the outbreak.
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Wendy’s to close 140 poor-performing restaurants in Q4
To boost the health of the overall system, the chain will close outdated restaurants that have operating margins below average and unit volumes of about $1.1 million.
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Starbucks to eliminate non-dairy milk upcharge, hold prices steady
The coffee giant will move towards greater price transparency on customized drinks while cutting back on ineffective discounts, CEO Brian Niccol said.
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Shake Shack to launch loyalty program in 2025
A rewards program will be a long-term sales driver, but it will not likely impact 2025 performance at the fast casual chain.
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Fast casual chains steam ahead with expansion as other sectors pull back
Shake Shack, Chipotle and Wingstop are on track to open over 700 units combined this year, while targeting strong sales growth.
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Chipotle remains focused on core strategy, efficiency improvements, interim CEO says
Under Scott Boatwright, Chipotle aims to follow a steady course and carry out key initiatives like adding expediters and back-of-house equipment to boost throughput.
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With E. coli outbreak contained, McDonald’s focuses on next steps
The chain’s traffic fell almost 10% nationwide and more than 30% in Colorado in the days following the public health crisis, according to visitation data.
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Perkins to open fast casual stores in Texas debut
Griddle & Go will serve as the casual chain’s entry to the Lone Star state as it expands into major U.S. markets.
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Subway adds $6.99 meal deal through year’s end
The monthslong discount signals a shift towards greater value emphasis for the chain, which has stayed largely aloof from 2024’s QSR price wars.
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McDonald’s US comp sales turn positive in Q3
The fast food giant gained traffic with the help of its $5 Meal Deal and expects to release a holistic value platform in early 2025.
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Zaxbys raises 4 dishes from LTO to permanent status
As the chicken chain looks to accelerate national growth, new menu items could play a pivotal role in driving sales.
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7-Eleven plans 600 stores with new food-focused design by 2027
The retailer’s newest format features “a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings,” CEO Joseph DePinto told investors on Thursday.
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3 ways Denny’s is boosting the digital guest experience
The chain continues to invest in virtual brands as well as direct and third-party ordering. It also will revise its loyalty program to build its digital customer base.
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McDonald’s to return Quarter Pounders to menu this week
After tests confirmed fresh beef patties were not the source of an E. coli outbreak, the chain said it will bring the burgers back to the menu.
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TGI Fridays has closed 60 stores since September
The casual dining chain, which may be considering bankruptcy after a failed merger, has closed roughly 100 stores since January.
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak has sickened 75 people
An additional 26 individuals said they fell ill after eating at the fast food chain, according to a Friday update from the CDC.