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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.

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.