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Perkins updates its name and launches a fast-casual version

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2024

The 66-year-old family-dining chain is planning a comprehensive overhaul that extends to its menu, operations and look.

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McDonald's kicks off its value push

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

The fast-food giant will start selling its $5 Meal Deal next week as it works to regain lost traffic. But it is also reminding customers of its existing deals.

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There's plenty happening at the high end of the pricing barbell, too

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2024

Reality Check: Decadent meal choices are also proliferating, for a lot more than $5.

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Hooters makes its grocery debut

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2024

Retail Watch: The casual-dining chain is bringing its frozen appetizers and snacks to supermarkets, joining the ranks of restaurants taking the retail plunge.

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The pizza business, looking for customers, takes on burger chains

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2024

Papa Johns is bringing back its Cheesy Burger Pizza, after Pizza Hut created its Cheeseburger Melt, as major fast-food chains face challenges with their value reputation.

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Bob Evans aims for Florida bargain-hunters with a new meal deal

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2024

The family-dining chain is offering a bundled Dinner for 2 for $22.99, but just within the Sunshine State.

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Thermometers say its time to give air conditioning its due

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Never mind AI. Here's the technology that'll really matter, starting this week and continuing through the summer. This week's episode looks at the machinery's beginnings and a few moments when it brought change to the business.

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Non-discount chains are getting pulled into the value wars anyway

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 13, 2024

The industry's preoccupation with price is forcing brands to change tactics in marketing and on the menu, even if they refuse to discount.

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Starbucks makes a surprise jump into the value war

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2024

The coffee shop chain is joining a growing number of fast-food restaurant chains pushing bundled deals to get customers to come in more often.

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New bill would allow restaurants in California to continue using service fees and other surcharges

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2024

Consumers would need to be alerted to the add-ons ahead of time. The measure's proponents are asking that it be passed before most surcharges are outlawed starting July 1.

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