Restaurant Daily

Chick-fil-A’s newest sandwich will have customers asking: Where’s the chicken? Taco Bell plans to use AI to predict how much food it will need. And Restaurant Business unveils a new award for industry leaders.

Pete Davidson was good for Taco Bell. Pizza Hut is doing just fine, thanks to Melts and third-party delivery. And President Biden pledged support for ending anti-poaching agreements.

Tao Group Hospitality is officially for sale. Heart-shaped products have taken over restaurants menus this week. And McDonalds is changing the way it makes its burgers.

Cava Group takes a step toward an IPO. Domino’s launched a new snack for the Super Bowl. But new research shows Americans may be snacking less.

Starbucks isn’t giving up on China. Restaurant hiring accelerated in January. And why Newk’s Eatery is using robots to answer the phone.

Subway’s sales rose in 2022 and it’s eyeing more restaurants overseas. Red Robin hired a new chef to lead its menu revamp. And Americans say they’re pumping the brakes on delivery.

Chicken wing concepts are preparing for Super Bowl Sunday. Chilli’s Grill & Bar will run its first TV ad in more than 3 years. And Subway is now a charitable organization, sort of.

Those adult happy meals did wonders for McDonald’s. Ruth’s Chris is closing a high-profile location. And a recap of the most notable indie openings and closings in January.

Papa Johns is flipping pizza upside down. A Michigan court has preserved the state’s tip credit. And Casa Bonita is reopening in May.

McDonald’s ups its political involvement. The National Restaurant Association names its chairman for the year. And how Raising Cane’s rewarded its top 10 general managers.

Chipotle wants to hire 15,000 workers nationally. Smashburger is testing a jackfruit-based veggie burger. And Papa John’s has a new international prototype.

McDonald’s is testing a new kind of cup lid. MOD Pizza is testing a new menu item. And why A&W revamped its menu boards.

Checkers has hired an advisor to help it deal with its debt. Three equipment suppliers are teaming up to create a robotic pizza system for restaurants. And workers at a Peet’s Coffee in California have voted in favor of forming a union.

There’s a new most-ordered entree at Chick-fil-A. The battle over ServSafe is headed to court. And Red Lobster closes some restaurants.

Egg prices are flying high, although food inflation in general is slowing down. Slapfish has a new concept. And why a Dallas restaurant added a 3% surcharge.

In-N-Out Burger expects to open for the first time in Idaho late this year. Nextbite is planning on adding more family-style meals. And Notch has raised $10 million.

Starbucks is adding more delivery options. New data shows lots of people order delivery. And inside the strategy of fast-growing Tacombi.

In-N-Out’s eastward expansion could transform the burger industry. Steak and Ale is making a comeback. And an update on the catering business.

Kurt Kane is leaving Wendy’s. Portillos is now doing soft opens. And we’ll discuss why In-N-Out is making a jump to Tennessee.

Subway is for sale. John Cywinski has a new job. And Starbucks orders staff back to the office.

Portillo’s plans to open more restaurants in Southern States. Chicken prices are at a historic low. And we’ll discuss takeaways from the ICR conference in Orlando.

In-N-Out Burger is heading to Tennessee. Darden Restaurants is looking for a full service restaurant to add to its portfolio. And voice bots are coming to the Del Taco drive-thru.

Denny’s has named Sherri Landry as its new CMO. Red Robin is investing in flat-top grills. And Noma announced its plans to close for traditional service.

McDonald’s is restructuring its organization. Texas Roadhouse CFO Tonya Robinson has retired. And we’ll take a glance at college student’s fast food preferences.

Restaurants are predicting another challenging year for their bottom lines. A big Burger King franchisee goes bankrupt. And Tao Group’s restaurant holdings might be for sale.