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Cracker Barrel's CEO has spoken out about “logo-gate” for the first time. Dunkin' is getting ready to run in the afternoons. And The Consumer Price Index was published Friday after a 10-day delay.

Potbelly is now officially owned by a convenience-store chain. Perkins has a new CEO. And there are some looming questions as we approach third-quarter earnings.

A turf war between Big Boy operators appears to be over for now. FAT Brands has moved to settle one of the lawsuits filed against the company. And traffic remains negative, despite another year of record-breaking LTOs.

Cracker Barrel is debuting a new training program. Will the No Taxes on Tips rule create more wage disparity? And Starbucks is testing a new assistant manager program.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is expected to take a toll on Cava and Sweetgreen. Potbelly is the latest chain to crowd up the battleground over wraps. And a Pizza Hut UK franchisee is insolvent.

Restaurant franchising is seeing success right now, with some caveats. The Trump Administration's immigration push is having wide-reaching impacts on the restaurant industry. And here's how Walmart's new ChatGPT partnership could affect the restaurant industry.

Del Taco has been sold. DoorDash is partnering with Waymo for driverless delivery. And this chain's new ad campaign was created entirely with AI.

The Lemonade fast-casual brand is closing locations. Bravo and Brio are under new management. And what Cava can teach us about M&A.

Domino's isn't bullish, despite its strong sales. Taco Bell is bringing back its Crispy Chicken lineup with a new sauce. And Josh Kern has been named CEO of a brunch concept.

Deal fatigue appears to be hitting fast food. 7 Brew has opened its milestone 500th stand. And Wendy's is accelerating its expansion in Mexico.

Popeyes is ramping up its presence in Mexico. Teenagers are cutting back significantly on dining out. And Cotton Patch Cafe is making a big comeback.

Wendy's is looking to the former CEO of Taco Bell for turnaround help. McDonald's Snack Wrap drove a lot of traffic. And here's how to get your restaurant to show up on AI search.

After nearly 30 years in business, Iron Hill has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. Domino's has unveiled its first brand refresh in 13 years. And Chipotle founder Steve Ells wants to reinvent the fast casual segment again - This time, with sandwiches.

ChatGPT is adding food delivery options. Long John Silver's is trying to lure younger diners. And the grocery store is becoming a growing restaurant competitor.

Round Table Pizza franchisees are taking issue with their parent company's ad spending. Long John Silver's wants to be known as more than a seafood chain. And does political affiliation impact restaurant spending?

Cracker Barrel has ended its relationship with the consultancy that oversaw its brand refresh initiatives. Bruegger's Bagels locations in Cincinnati are being rebranded. And Taco Bell is launching its biggest Taco Tuesday promotion.

Restaurant hiring is slowing. A chain that just filed for bankruptcy is blaming discounting by its competitors for some of its woes. And 93-year-old Krystal is finally introducing a loyalty program.

The Starbucks union has won negotiations for baristas affected by last week's closures. Big Chicken is working out some post-acquisition challenges. And Habit Burger is extending its meal deal.

DoorDash wants to do more for restaurants than just deliver. There's a new chicken tender player in town. And Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs retires this week.

Bots played a big role in the Cracker Barrel logo backlash. A Chinese restaurant tech giant is looking to make inroads in the U.S. And Burger King is really leaning into Halloween.

We tried some of McDonald's new CosMc's-inspired beverages. Five restaurants are among the most magnetic brands in America. And Starbucks' traffic remains a challenge.

Starbucks is planning dozens of store closures and hundreds of layoffs as it looks to reverse sliding sales. A brewery chain has suddenly closed all of its locations. And Popeyes is accusing a former franchisee of trademark violations.

It remains to be seen if Portillo's will continue to expand outside Chicago. Dine Brands uses one simple criterion to prioritize tech investments. And Panera is welcoming fall with two Gilmore Girls stars.

Portillo's has ousted its CEO. Subway franchisees are fighting back against store remodels. And Bojangles' largest franchisee has been acquired by private equity.

Yum Brands has acquired 13 PDQ restaurant leases in a quest for expansion. Starbucks is bringing back apple crisp after all. And Chick-fil-A has opened a delivery-only kitchen in Boston.

Cracker Barrel foresees a long road to recovery from its logo debacle. Chain restaurant sales are expected to cool even more than previously anticipated. And BJ's is facing a union push in California.

Olive Garden is seeing whether diners enjoy smaller portions. Uber is testing drone delivery. And Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is shrinking.

A potential merger would form the nation's largest broadline food distributor. A drive-thru chain is closing more than 40 locations. And a value item at Pizza Hut has evolved into a platform for innovation.

There's activist investor interest in Denny's. McDonald's is adding more muscle to its global impact team. And here are some of the big takeaways from the FSTEC technology conference.

McDonald's is investing in regenerative agriculture. Popeyes is turning up the heat with a new partnership. And IHOP is doubling down on value.

There's a new publicly traded restaurant chain for the first time in three years. Can Portillo's get its groove back? And speed wins, when it comes to delivery.

The value wars are being fought on third-party delivery apps, restaurant chains might want to focus marketing on younger consumers, and menu pricing at full-service restaurants ticked up to its highest level in two years.

Potbelly was sold to a big name in the convenience store sector. Portillo's has ended its test of breakfast, and Outback is hopping on the appetizer trio trend.

Cracker Barrel is walking back even more of its planned brand revamp. A food-and-games chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. And Taco Bell's parent company is shaking up its leadership ranks.

Freddy's is going global. Red Lobster is poking fun at its own bankruptcy. And Waffle House is jumping fully into delivery.

Freddy's officially has a new owner. McDonald's is pushing back on the tip credit. And it was a very slow jobs report for August.

Noodles & Company is pondering a sale that would likely take the fast-casual chain private. Raising Cane's is bringing chicken fingers to London. And CAVA is bringing Chicken Shawarma to its system for a limited time.

Starbucks has a new AI assistant for inventory tracking. Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of Fat Brands. And a casual-dining Mexican chain declared bankruptcy.

It was a big Pumpkin Spice Latte debut for Starbucks. Black Rock Coffee is looking for a big IPO. And one BBQ chain continues to close stores

Restaurant profitability has worsened since before the pandemic.  White Castle is defending its turf as a longtime leader in late-night. And one market-research firm has Logan's Roadhouse as the top casual-dining chain for customer experience.

Taco Bell continues to win with marketing. The Crunchwrap is the latest source of menu innovation. And a new law in Texas will make it easier on restaurant operators there.

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.