Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of May 26, 2025.
McDonald’s is shutting down its beverage-focused CosMc’s concept. Though it plans to test drinks inspired by the short-lived chain in hundreds of its restaurants.
The National Restaurant Association is hailing President Trump’s massive spending bill as a positive for restaurant operators. The bill includes no tax on tips and no tax on overtime provisions.
The restaurant point-of-sale system is embarking on a second life. This time, though, its reason for being is hospitality and intelligence, rather than just transaction processing.
Texas Roadhouse appears to have a juggernaut on its hands with sports bar concept Bubba’s 33. It was the fastest-growing sports bar chain in sales last year, according to Technomic.
Get ready for another fast-food value war this summer. Chains including Burger King, Wendy’s and McDonald’s are all making moves to boost sluggish traffic.
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