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May 21, 2023

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Meet the 2022 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in America

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LeBron James, Jack in the Box join the Taco Tuesday tussle

May 23, 2023

LeBron James has provided his support to Taco Bell, while Jack in the Box is attempting to trademark ‘Taco Tuesnight’ in response to Taco Bell’s ‘hissy fit.’

How 20 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

May 17, 2023

Despite shaky economic conditions, it’s almost entirely good news for the industry

Wendy’s to test mobile-order underground pickup option with Pipedream

May 17, 2023

Robot system planned to deliver food from restaurant kitchen to designated parking spots

Starbucks workers are starting to ask to leave the union

May 16, 2023

Three Starbucks unions have filed for decertification with the National Labor Relations Board; Starbucks subpoenas found to violate labor law

Noodles & Company chief financial officer Carl Lukach discusses streamlining operations

May 15, 2023

The fast-casual chain is upgrading equipment and marketing lower-cost items

Carrols franchise group sees marked Burger King improvements in Q1

May 12, 2023

Operator finds same-store sales increases at its Popeyes units as well

Chick-fil-A expands its retail presence with bottled salad dressings

May 11, 2023

The chicken restaurant chain’s nationwide launch of bottled salad dressings comes after a successful pilot in Ohio and Tennessee.

Dutch Bros Coffee wants to become the daily coffee stop of choice

May 10, 2023

From pushing into new markets, to pouring on promotions and menu innovations, CEO Joth Ricci is building Dutch Bros Coffee’s brand familiarity and loyalty

Sweetgreen launches loyalty app, merchandise line

Apr 24, 2023

The fast-casual restaurant chain announced the launch during its latest quarter earnings call

Wendy’s rolls out digital offerings with Mercury Menu

Apr 21, 2023

Promotions are only available through May 14 via mobile ordering on the restaurant’s app

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