Higher-skilled employees increase full-service restaurant, bar payroll costsFull-service restaurants and bars are seeing their payroll costs increase, while other restaurant sectors are seeing costs decrease. Wendy’s tweaks McDonald’s with development of new promotional siteThe Wendy’s Company is promoting its special "Nuggs Party Pack" offer and taking a subtle dig at its top competitor in the process. Store Expansion News: April update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age’s monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail industry. Restaurant prices push consumers to grocery store; coupons critical for diners High food prices at restaurants are still impacting consumer behavior. Papa Johns chief supply chain officer to retire, replacement named Papa John’s International, Inc. has announced a new change to its c-suite. Starbucks’s new initiatives include pop-ups, barista championship — and more Starbucks revealed five new initiatives at its first-ever "Promise Day," a gathering of its employees from across the company. Tropical Smoothie Cafe to be acquired in reported $2 billion deal Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a new owner. Chipotle sizzles in Q1; to open 285-plus restaurants in 2024; drops spin-off plan Chipotle Mexican Grill reported strong first-quarter sales and earnings as traffic rose across all income groups, with consumers remaining unfazed by its higher menu prices. Fuzzy's Taco Shop hires new chief marketing officer Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has added to its c-suite with a restaurant veteran. Pollo Campero expanding; to more than double U.S. footprint by 2028 Quick-service chicken restaurant Pollo Campero is celebrating a major milestone. Paris Baguette to enter Mexico, seeks master franchise partner Paris Baguette is looking to expand its footprint in North America by heading south of the border. Yelp: The 25 fastest-growing U.S. brands are … Restaurant and food brands dominated the rankings of a list of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. in 2023. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last
