Everybody’s freaking out over a shortage of a popular condiment. Restaurants have reason to worry about the growth of Amazon Fresh. And yet another restaurant tech company is laying off workers.

Everybody’s freaking out over a shortage of a popular condiment. Restaurants have reason to worry about the growth of Amazon Fresh. And yet another restaurant tech company is laying off workers.

Sriracha, Amazon Fresh, ChowNow

Restaurant menu prices hit another record high last month. The push for unionizing in restaurants continues to grow. And would you wear perfume that smells like sprinkles?

Restaurant menu prices hit another record high last month. The push for unionizing in restaurants continues to grow. And would you wear perfume that smells like sprinkles?

Menu prices, unionization, ice cream perfume

Safety issues are prompting Starbucks to close more than a dozen stores. Fast-growing Crumbl Cookies is getting litigious. And Snappy Tomato Pizza has a new owner.

Safety issues are prompting Starbucks to close more than a dozen stores. Fast-growing Crumbl Cookies is getting litigious. And Snappy Tomato Pizza has a new owner.

Starbucks, Crumbl Cookies, Snappy Tomato Pizza

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Starbucks’ CEO hinted at some changes coming for the chain. McDonald’s is buying a major franchisee. And Sam Fox is ramping up his pizza business.

Starbucks’ CEO hinted at some changes coming for the chain. McDonald’s is buying a major franchisee. And Sam Fox is ramping up his pizza business.

Starbucks changes, McDonald’s, Sam Fox

Say goodbye to Sally the Salad Robot. Cinnabon is doing something it’s never done before. And restaurants continue to add jobs

Say goodbye to Sally the Salad Robot. Cinnabon is doing something it’s never done before. And restaurants continue to add jobs

Chowbotics, Cinnabon, jobs

Subway is getting away from customization. Consumers rank their favorite burgers. And Toast acquires a scheduling app.

Subway is getting away from customization. Consumers rank their favorite burgers. And Toast acquires a scheduling app.

Subway, Toast, best burgers

Might Amazon become a Grubhub investor? It's been a rough first half of the year for restaurants. And McDonald's Summer Camp promo is causing some unhappy campers. 

Might Amazon become a Grubhub investor? It's been a rough first half of the year for restaurants. And McDonald's Summer Camp promo is causing some unhappy campers.

Amazon + Grubhub, mid-year review, McDonald's Summer Camp

The Slapfish seafood chain has a new owner. Yum Brands is putting the finishing touches on its exit from Russia. And some restaurants are fighting inflation with discounts.

The Slapfish seafood chain has a new owner. Yum Brands is putting the finishing touches on its exit from Russia. And some restaurants are fighting inflation with discounts.

Slapfish, inflation discounts, KFC’s Russia exit

A California bill giving fast-food workers a say in their wages crept closer to becoming law. The legal feud over Maple &amp; Ash takes a new twist. And nearly 4 in 10 restaurants failed to pay rent last month.

A California bill giving fast-food workers a say in their wages crept closer to becoming law. The legal feud over Maple &amp; Ash takes a new twist. And nearly 4 in 10 restaurants failed to pay rent last month.

FAST Act, rent, Maple & Ash

Trouble appears to be brewing between McDonald’s and its franchisees. Dave &amp; Buster’s now owns fellow food-and-games chain Main Event. And US Foods’ new distribution center is very environmentally friendly.

Trouble appears to be brewing between McDonald’s and its franchisees. Dave &amp; Buster’s now owns fellow food-and-games chain Main Event. And US Foods’ new distribution center is very environmentally friendly.

McDonald’s, Dave & Buster’s, US Foods

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Americans’ favorite restaurant chain is not all that surprising. Black McDonald’s franchisees approved a vote of no confidence against the chain’s CEO. And Cracker Barrel is making big changes to its menu.

Americans’ favorite restaurant chain is not all that surprising. Black McDonald’s franchisees approved a vote of no confidence against the chain’s CEO. And Cracker Barrel is making big changes to its menu.

McDonald’s, Cracker Barrel, America’s favorite chain

McDonald’s is shaking up its C-suite. One fast casual is actually lowering prices. And culinary school is changing.

McDonald’s is shaking up its C-suite. One fast casual is actually lowering prices. And culinary school is changing.

McDonald’s, Mighty Quinn’s, culinary schools

Companies are paying workers to travel for abortions, lobbyists defend loyalty programs in a data security bill, and where are all the mergers.

Companies are paying workers to travel for abortions, lobbyists defend loyalty programs in a data security bill, and where are all the mergers.

Roe v. Wade, data security and restaurant mergers

 Burger King debuted five new burgers, Darden Restaurants reports improved margins, and duck farmers in upstate New York are protesting.

Burger King debuted five new burgers, Darden Restaurants reports improved margins, and duck farmers in upstate New York are protesting.

Burger King news, Darden’s margins, duck farmers protest

Starbucks gets accused of labor violations; Chick-fil-A is opening a new type of drive-thru and there was a deal for a barbecue concept.

Starbucks gets accused of labor violations; Chick-fil-A is opening a new type of drive-thru and there was a deal for a barbecue concept.

Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and barbecue

Inflation is hurting restaurant traffic. Krispy Kreme adds ice cream to the menu. And the USDA is investing in supply chain startups.

Inflation is hurting restaurant traffic. Krispy Kreme adds ice cream to the menu. And the USDA is investing in supply chain startups.

Inflation, supply chain, Krispy (Ice) Kreme

Concerns about the economy have hurt restaurant stocks this year. Red Robin is courting customers who are watching their wallets. And Starbucks loses a key executive.

Concerns about the economy have hurt restaurant stocks this year. Red Robin is courting customers who are watching their wallets. And Starbucks loses a key executive.

Restaurant stocks, Red Robin, Starbucks

There's a rare restaurant winner in a business interruption insurance case, might tariffs be going away to ease inflation, and Subway continues to lose market share. 

There's a rare restaurant winner in a business interruption insurance case, might tariffs be going away to ease inflation, and Subway continues to lose market share.

Business interruption insurance, tariffs, Subway

McDonald’s plant-based burger test isn’t doing so well. Chipotle is trying a new take on cauliflower rice. And Chuck E. Cheese gets a refresh in Florida.

McDonald’s plant-based burger test isn’t doing so well. Chipotle is trying a new take on cauliflower rice. And Chuck E. Cheese gets a refresh in Florida.

McPlant’s face plant, cauliflower rice, Chuck E. Cheese

People are dining out more often, rather than ordering in. Chipotle Mexican Grill is steadily growing its Canadian business. And here’s how operators can protect restaurant workers during a heatwave.

People are dining out more often, rather than ordering in. Chipotle Mexican Grill is steadily growing its Canadian business. And here’s how operators can protect restaurant workers during a heatwave.

Dining out, Chipotle Canada, heatwave

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