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Dave & Buster's has named a new CEO Menu prices continue to climb. And Red Robin has a new strategy.

Jack in the Box caught the attention of a well-known activist investor. Starbucks' secret menu isn't so secret anymore. And Bojangles is getting into EV charging.

McDonald's launched its long-awaited Snack Wrap and Taco Bell offered a competing deal. Still, chicken sandwiches remain dominant on menus. And &pizza wants consumers to know the chain is serious about lowering prices.

President Trump is blaming high egg prices on California. Panera has settled the last of its Charged Lemonade lawsuits, and Smoothie King has a new minority investor.

Is Starbucks' China division for sale? Bankruptcies took a big bite out of the full-service segment last year. And the burger chain Hot ‘n Now is making a comeback.

Wendy's is on the hunt for a new CEO. Pizza chains are leaning heavily on discounting. And how will upcoming tip-tax changes impact restaurants?

Here's how California's fast-food wage is impacting prices. Restaurants are stepping up with relief efforts in the wake of catastrophic Texas flooding. And Honeygrow has some super-charged growth plans

Starbucks is incentivizing executives to deploy its turnaround plans. Olo is being sold. And restaurant employment moderated last month

Restaurant stocks are all over the place so far this year. A well-known activist investor may be looking to put some pressure on Jack in the Box. And is it finally time to say goodbye to egg surcharges?

The elimination of taxes on tips is closer to becoming reality.   McDonald's launched the first of what could be many new desserts to come. And Americans are cutting back on spending - way back.

McDonald's is dropping a new burger later this month. Red Lobster has a new tech partner. And Whataburger is entering the increasingly crowded craft beverage segment.

 Starbucks added the former CEO of Yahoo to its board. A fast-casual brand has reverted back to its original name. And Subway has a new movie partnership.

Noodles is threatened with delisting again. McDonald's is taking its Daily Double burger nationwide. And Sweetgreen is trying to shake off its pricy salad reputation.

A nationwide boycott of McDonald's is underway. Starbucks is simplifying its charges.  And Applebee's updated its all-you-can-eat menu.

McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are breaking up. A new study reveals how restaurants are using AI. And In-N-Out is taking a YouTuber to court for trademark violations.

July 1 will bring another step up in the minimum wage for many. Taco Bell and Crumbl have new celebrity partnerships. And Dubai Chocolate is coming to more restaurant chains.

It was a big quarter for Olive Garden. Restaurant customers aren't too bothered by tariffs. Yet. And night owls now have more chances to score White Castle sliders.

Bubbakoo's has a new owner. Could Hulk Hogan become the new owner of Hooters? And McDonald's is shaking up its tech leadership.

Yum Brands has a new CEO. Portillo's is expanding its breakfast test. And Starbucks is rolling out an AI chatbot.

ICE is pausing immigration raids on restaurants, for now. Fast-food prices are slowing, but consumers haven't caught on. And a former Darden CEO has joined the board of Portillo's.

A long-running discrimination suit against McDonald's has been settled. Here's how restaurants are getting Gen Z to drink more wine. And Keke's Breakfast Cafe is in growth mode.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop wants to create a new category. Hawkers street food has a new major investor. And restaurant loyalty is becoming increasingly more important, according to new data.

Krispy Kreme has sold the rest of its stake in Insomnia Cookies. Restaurant menu prices are starting to moderate. And DoorDash has made yet another acquisition.

Starbucks is slashing prices. In China. There's a restaurant tech mega-merger in the works. And Texas Roadhouse is on the hunt for a new CFO.

Chipotle and Chick-fil-A both have menu updates. The creators of Equinox fitness centers are entering the eatertainment space. And White Castle wants to join the Avengers.

You likely wouldn't be able to guess the restaurant chain with the industry's highest AUVs. Figuring out China is key for Burger King right now. And BJ's Restaurants has a new CEO.

Hooters has closed more restaurants. Starbucks is shuffling its organization again. And Cracker Barrel gave an update on its approach to tariffs.

There's one state where Chili's is cheaper than McDonald's. BJ's Restaurants is going back to basics. And there's a new generation of frequent restaurant visitors.

The Snack Wrap is officially coming back. CloudKitchens is in more legal trouble. And Jamaican patties may be the next fast food sensation.

Dave's Hot Chicken has a new owner, while El Pollo Loco could get one soon. Plus, is a chicken wrap battle brewing?

Red Lobster gave an update about what it's been up to since filing for bankruptcy. Red Robin had a surprisingly good quarter. And Burger King is targeting a surprising demographic.

Yum Brands, with tens of thousands of restaurants, sees itself as a growth company. Shake Shack is getting into the loyalty game. And get ready for a fast-food value war this summer.

Fast-food chains will spend their summer pushing more value. Pizza Hut is launching the first-ever Book It Mobile app. Chick-fil-A has enhanced its Play app with an audio series.

Summer hiring in the restaurant industry still has not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Why is a big Hardee's franchisee closing its restaurants at 2 p.m. And food-and-games chains are pulling out all the stops to entice families to stop in this summer.

McDonald's is planning to close its CosMc's units. Industry executives are expressing concern over the labor situation. Florida is cracking down on the black market for restaurant reservations.

Sam's Club is now delivering pizzas. DoorDash is no longer in the AI voice business. And hotel workers in Los Angeles could soon be paid at least $30 an hour.

Hardee's is in a dispute with one of its largest franchisees. Get ready for midnight Big Macs. And if you've ever wished for a dragon flame-grilled Whopper, now is your chance.

Krispy Kreme shareholders are not pleased about the delay in the chain's McDonald's partnership. The 2025 National Restaurant Show wraps up. And here's how social media is changing the restaurant industry.

Consumers still want free WiFi, even if they're getting takeout more often. Partnerships are key to retail success stories. And to succeed at franchising, you need a deeper “why.”

The MenuMasters gala awards ceremony recognized industry trailblazers. Uncertainty was a key theme for attendees during Day One of the National Restaurant Show. And THC-infused beverages are a hot topic at this year's Show.

The owner of Twin Peaks has a new CEO. Consumers' favorite restaurant brand might come as a surprise. Jack in the Box believes it can find a buyer for Del Taco.

Burger King built its new prototype in a new testing facility. Popeyes is running more restaurants to show franchisees how to do it. And 32 chains in the Top 500 experienced double-digit sales declines in 2024 versus 2023.

One food-and-games chain is testing value offers. A plant-based chain has filed for bankruptcy. And In-N-Out is phasing out some food colorings.

Restaurant chains are getting creative when it comes to generating traffic. McDonald's has plans to hire a lot of people this summer. And Luckin Coffee is making its debut in the U.S.

Here's yet another indication that 2025 is shaping up to be a brutal year for restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, though, says it is bouncing back from earlier struggles. But Burger King's parent is feeling the consumer uncertainty.

Krispy Kreme is pausing its McDonald's rollout. Burger King is changing out franchisees to improve operations. And Papa Johns' focus on pizza is paying off.

Two casual-dining chains are rethinking their value messages. Burger King is facing some scrutiny over the size of its Whoppers. And Caribou Coffee is hoping a new celebrity chef partnership will drive traffic.

Portillo's is deciding whether to expand breakfast. Denny's has pulled the trigger on an aggressive value deal. And Nothing Bundt Cakes is going all-in in San Diego.

KFC and McDonald's are duking it out in the latest iteration of the chicken wars. McDonald's is hoping the third time's a charm when it comes to chicken tenders. And Washington, D.C.'s mayor is calling for the return of the tip credit.

Chili's success may benefit Applebee's. Wendy's is making changes to resist consumer pressure. And the long battle over New York City's delivery fee cap is over.

Someone wants to buy Olo. McDonald's sales took a hit. And get ready for Shake Shack combo meals. Welcome to Restaurant Daily, a look at the most important restaurant news of the day from the editors of Restaurant Business and Nation's Restaurant News. I'm Jonathan Maze, editor in chief of RB.