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How Chip City Cookies plans to use a second round of funding from Danny Meyer's investment arm

 By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

The Series B funding brings the Enlightened Hospitality Investments total to $17.5 million, which will help the 38-unit chain compete in the crowded cookie segment.

Food

Burger King launches a new dessert to celebrate its 70th birthday

 By Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2024

The Birthday Pie Slice comes to the menu Monday, and the party continues through June with special birthday deals.

Food

Popeyes introduces its latest riff on the fried chicken sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

The chain that ignited the chicken sandwich wars is bringing on reinforcements, bolstering the battle with a new sauce and a hip-hop anthem.

Food

Arby's rolls out limited-time sauce named for Beyoncé's horse

By Patricia Cobe on May 02, 2024

The fast-food restaurant chain is debuting Chardonneigh’s Horsey Sauce, which was inspired by the cover image on the singer’s Cowboy Carter country music album.

Financing

Burger King is investing another $300M in remodels

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2024

The fast-food chain is expanding its “Royal Reset” remodel program to fund more restaurant remodels through 2028.

Operations

Friendly's parent Brix Holdings agrees to acquire Clean Juice

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 26, 2024

The organic juice and healthy food brand joins the portfolio that also includes Orange Leaf and Red Mango.

Food

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries are back, fired up with a secret sauce

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain partnered with a hot sauce company to launch Secret Aardvark Nacho Fries for a limited run.

Food

How Chick-fil-A's shift on antibiotic-free chicken signals an industry evolution

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A was a No Antibiotics Ever brand, but now its standards are more in line with KFC and others. Will consumers understand the nuanced difference?

Food

Subway is bringing back its Honey Oat Bread

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 18, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant is reintroducing the bread after a four-year absence as part of yet another refresh of its menu, including a new spicy sauce and Baja Chipotle potato chips.

Financing

California restaurant operators raise prices, look for solutions and try to remain optimistic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2024

Restaurant companies have raised prices to offset the $20 wage. But how much depends on the concept. And brands like McDonald’s are also working to get customers excited about coming in.

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