News

Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings makes a play for Uncle Julio's

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2024

The large operator has acquired the debt in the casual-dining Mexican chain, paving the way for a potential acquisition.

Technology

NYC bill would allow third-party delivery commissions of up to 43%

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2024

Delivery apps said the expanded fees would allow restaurants to opt in to additional marketing services. A restaurant group called it a “pay to play” scheme.

Premium

Financing

Saladworks-parent WOWorks is shopping for new brands to buy

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 20, 2024

The platform company is almost finished assimilating its existing six brands. Now it's time to add to the family, said CEO Kelly Roddy.

Leadership

Maybe restaurateurs need to worry about their own health more

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Recent tragedies once again underscore how wearing the lifestyle can be. From time to time, the industry has awakened to that reality. Maybe this is one of those times.

Operations

Steal these operational hacks from college dining, health care and more

By Patricia Cobe, Benita Gingerella, Reyna Estrada, Tara Fitzpatrick and Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

From AI as a menu-planning tool to pickling vegetable scraps, these ideas are ready to put into action, courtesy of the Menu Directions conference.

Workforce

Ted Cruz turns Donald Trump's no-tax-on-tips campaign pledge into actual legislation

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

The bill has the support of usual employer advocates like the National Restaurant Association.

Technology

SoundHound AI acquires restaurant-ordering marketplace Allset

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2024

The deal moves the company closer to its goal of bringing voice-enabled restaurant ordering to smart cars and TVs.

Marketing

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.

Operations

Lower-income consumers remain a problem for Olive Garden

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2024

The Italian restaurant chain said it’s keeping prices low and doing more to promote value, including its bottomless breadsticks. But it refuses to jump on the discounting bandwagon to drive traffic.

Financing

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