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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.

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