Restaurant Daily
Your quick morning dose of the restaurant news you need, every weekday, from the editors of Restaurant Business and Nation's Restaurant News.
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Starbucks has laid off 200 workers. MOD Pizza has some menu upgrades. And restaurant chains are using AI to create their own apps. Is a sign of the SaaSpocalypse?
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Taco Bell is adding even more beverages. Subway is going for the gamers. And chains are rethinking value as gas prices continue to soar.
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Chipotle is going for Gen Alpha. Mike’s Red Tacos has a new CEO. And it feels like 2016 all over again, at least in terms of restaurant marketing.
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Wendy’s U.S. president went back to his old job. Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings are turning
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Endless Shrimp is back at Red Lobster. Jollibee opened its first franchised location in the U.S. And Sonic is welcoming the fall season with iced drinks.
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The almost total-ban of THC products has been delayed another month. Pizza Hut’s CEO departs following the brand’s sale. And Jack in the Box faces more closures.
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Jack in the Box’s latest promotion was too spicy. Red Robin is seeing progress. And Bonchon has a new owner. Actually two.
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Chili’s hot streak continues. Taco Bell leans into Tajin. And Chick-fil-A is tapping waffles.
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Cava had a pretty strong second quarter. Domino’s new product is targeting solo diners. And Jimmy John’s and Buffalo Wild Wings Go are opening a restaurant together.
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Papa Johns is working on its marketing approach. A Moe’s Southwest Grill franchisee files bankruptcy. And so does a prominent operator of some iconic New York restaurants.
Wendy’s sales took another big hit last quarter. El Pollo Loco’s tenders might become permanent. And Cyclospora has thrown a wet blanket over Sweetgreen’s hopes for recovery.
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Look at Burger King go. Outback Steakhouse continued its comeback in the second quarter. But Papa Johns’ Toy Story promotion was a bit of a disappointment.
Salad & Go has said its final goodbyes. McDonald’s journey to 50,000 restaurants will take longer than expected. And Dine Brands had a mixed Q2.
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McDonald’s is bringing in new leadership for its now-struggling U.S. market. Dave & Buster’s is also making changes at the top. And another food-safety investigation is underway.
Domino’s is offering incentives for feedback on its app. Red Lobster’s former owner says Endless Shrimp was not its fault. And Popeyes’ upgraded chicken tenders are back in the spotlight.
Don’t expect a lot of new Starbucks shops in the U.S. next year. A new round of tariffs is here. And Yum has a new strategy now that Pizza Hut has been offloaded.
Domino’s is offering incentives for feedback on its app. Red Lobster’s former owner says Endless Shrimp was not its fault. And Popeyes’ upgraded chicken tenders are back in the spotlight.
Chipotle registered its strongest same-store sales growth since 2024. Taco Bell was the workhorse yet again for Yum Brands. And Jersey Mike’s is off and running as a public company.
Q2 was not so great for Wingstop. It’s IPO day for Jersey Mike’s. And Church’s Chicken gets an investment.
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Taco Bell is breaking out the bigger guns to drive traffic. KFC’s best-kept secret could be steak. And TGI Fridays’ bankruptcy comes to a close.
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