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Cracker Barrel is scrapping its new logo. A Bloomin' Brands director is taking the lead on addressing mental health in the industry. And restaurant brands are ready to celebrate the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Donald Trump is weighing in on Cracker Barrel's new logo. Chili's shook up the casual-dining curve last quarter. And one smoothie chain is adding food for the first time.

Concerned guests can now scoop their own Chipotle protein. Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks. And there's an underrated element to casual-dining's comeback.

Chili's corporate workers are getting some big bonuses after a big year. What will McDonald's freshly discounted bundles mean for the bottom line? And diners aren't drinking like they used to.

Cracker Barrel has drawn the ire of conservatives, a lot of cars are adding their own drive-thrus to restaurants and here comes Zipotle.

McDonald's is discounting its combo meals. A coffee company took a key step toward becoming public. And restaurants aren't all that profitable.

Another casual-dining company has filed for bankruptcy. Starbucks is giving out some modest raises. And sweetgreen is bringing in baby goats.

Taylor Swift is inspiring creative restaurant marketing ploys. Operators are encouraging franchisee growth with cash incentives. And Applebee's is launching an appetizer value ploy.

Texas Roadhouse appears ready to gear up for even more growth. An AI drive-thru firm has a new hire from Wendy's. And Blue Apron's new owner is shaking up meal kits.

Noodles is shrinking, food costs are rising and a tech supplier is laying off staff.

Chili's had another eye-popping quarter. That's in stark contrast to the broader restaurant industry, which is struggling. And a federal labor judge has ruled against Starbucks.

Cava and Chipotle are joining forces to support automated makeline technology. You may have noticed, but consumers are pulling back on their restaurant spending. And everybody wants to sell chicken right now. But can they?

Sweetgreen mulls the return of frozen yogurt. The co-owner of a Trump-themed burger concept is facing deportation. And value meals are working well for IHOP.

The Frosty couldn't save Wendy's last quarter. There were layoffs at Sweetgreen. And Texas Roadhouse is ramping up development of its smaller concepts.

Dutch Bros keeps growing and growing. Burger King is speeding up its refranchising plans. And Jack in the Box reported its weakest performance in 15 years.

McDonald's turned positive once again in Q2. Applebee's might be making a comeback. Lip service was big in July restaurant marketing.

Portillo's had a rough quarter. McDonald's is leaning into nostalgia. And third-party delivery gave First Watch a boost.

Domino's is going after McDonald's. A Texas-based Panera franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. And another restaurant chain is under pressure over DEI.

The Pizookie continues to be a big traffic driver for BJ's. El Pollo Loco is focusing on value. And expect to see a lot more delivery robots on the sidewalk.

Wendy's is trying to get executives to stick around. Dubai chocolate shakes and $1 sodas are goosing traffic trends at Shake Shack. And Fat Brands keeps growing even though its financials say otherwise.

Cold foam sales have been a bright spot for Starbucks. Wingstop is struggling as consumers pull back. And a coffee chain appears to be making plans to go public.

Full-service restaurants are making a comeback. Wraps have skyrocketed in popularity. And Washington D.C. is restoring the tip credit.

Shipley Do-Nuts has a new owner. The 24-hour Tesla Diner has arrived. And an office catering company is seeing an uptick in business.

McDonald's underestimated early sales projections on its Snack Wrap by 70%. Pumpkin Spice is back… yes, already. And there was a lot of beverage innovation among chains this week.

Chipotle is looking to make consumers think it's a better value. McDonald's is testing some creative new drinks. And a legacy POS provider wants to act like the new kid on the block.

The gap in restaurant performance is widening. Smalls Sliders' former CEO has landed at another emerging chain. And Cracker Barrel is under pressure for its DEI policies.

The owner of Friendly's has been sold. Taco Bell makes a fan-centric update to its app. And Starbucks teases its pumpkin spice latte launch.

Subway has named a new permanent leader. Domino's seems to be living by “better late than never.” And In-N-Out is officially consolidating at its new headquarters.

Chicago is looking for a buyer. Red Robin is making some corporate job cuts. And one of the owners of a pizza chain will receive nearly $50 million following a legal dispute.

Taco Bell is doubling down on its strengths. Domino's DoorDash partnership appears to be doing just fine. And Biggby wants to make sure it stands out in a crowded coffee category.

McDonald's Snack Wrap is back in a big way. Big Chicken is undergoing some big changes. And a wine-focused casual-dining brand is spinning off a pizza concept.

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.