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Red Robin Attempting Comeback

Last post by Knight « Yesterday, 6:32 am
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by Alpha8472 » September 19th, 2023, 12:42 pm
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Red Robin says the average customer only goes to Red Robin once a year. The company has invested in flattop grills for gourmet burgers.

Red Robin...
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Shake Shack testing a new "sustainable" frying oil

Last post by storewanderer « September 24th, 2023, 11:51 pm
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by Brian Lutz » September 18th, 2023, 1:20 pm

Shake Shack is testing out a new frying oil in two New York restaurants derived from sugar cane, which is reportedly more sustainable and healthier...

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September 24th, 2023, 11:51 pm
Wendy's New Frosty Flavor

Last post by Alpha8472 « September 18th, 2023, 9:50 pm
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by Alpha8472 » September 7th, 2023, 8:40 pm

Wendy's is coming out with a new temporary Frosty flavor: Pumpkin Spice on September 12.

They will also have a new Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold...

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September 18th, 2023, 9:50 pm
Mcdonald's Phasing Out Self Serve Drinks

Last post by BillyGr « September 18th, 2023, 12:22 pm
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by Alpha8472 » September 11th, 2023, 9:22 pm
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Mcdonald's will phase out self serve drink machines. McDonald's says it wants to make the experience consistent. Mobile orders already have drinks...
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September 18th, 2023, 12:22 pm
Steak and Shake closing 57 locations

Last post by storewanderer « September 17th, 2023, 12:13 pm
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by Brian Lutz » May 12th, 2020, 1:24 pm
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Steak and Shake is closing 51 corporate owned and 6 franchise locations due to impacts from COVID-19. This leaves 553 locations.
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September 17th, 2023, 12:13 pm
27 Boston Market Restaurants Shut Down

Last post by storewanderer « September 16th, 2023, 11:50 pm
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by Alpha8472 » August 17th, 2023, 1:55 pm

New Jersey shut 27 of them down for failure to pay wages.

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September 16th, 2023, 11:50 pm
Cocos and carrows

Last post by Retailuser « September 16th, 2023, 5:30 pm
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What happened to these chains?
It seems like the number of stores has plummeted it was 200+ per restaurant in the year 2000 and there are only 4...
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September 16th, 2023, 5:30 pm
Krispy Kreme Launches New Coffee Line & Free Donuts

Last post by Alpha8472 « September 14th, 2023, 2:11 pm

by Alpha8472 » September 14th, 2023, 2:11 pm

Krispy Kreme is launching a new coffee line including espresso and lattes. They needed new machines for the new drinks.

They are giving out a free...

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September 14th, 2023, 2:11 pm
Playlists in fast food chains

Last post by Alpha8472 « September 13th, 2023, 3:44 pm
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by cjd » July 16th, 2023, 2:52 pm

So fast food chains have certain playlists company wide?

I’ve noticed McDonalds at least here, plays sort of acoustic blends of popular music,...

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September 13th, 2023, 3:44 pm
Boneless Chicken Wings Surging at Restaurants

Last post by veteran+ « September 13th, 2023, 9:09 am
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by Alpha8472 » September 12th, 2023, 11:43 pm

The boneless wing craze is surging at restaurants. The younger the customer, the more they prefer boneless chicken. Bones are too messy and too much...

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September 13th, 2023, 9:09 am
Chick-fil-a Mobile Pickup Lane

Last post by ClownLoach « September 12th, 2023, 12:31 am
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by Alpha8472 » September 6th, 2023, 3:56 pm

Chick-fil-a is accelerating the addition of mobile pickup lines. I avoid Chick-fil-a due to the crazy amount of cars spilling onto the main road...

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September 12th, 2023, 12:31 am
Taco Bell Brings Back Rolled Chicken Tacos

Last post by jamcool « September 9th, 2023, 5:11 pm
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by Alpha8472 » September 9th, 2023, 1:37 pm

They are $2.99 and are pretty decent. These limited time items can be hit or miss sometimes.

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September 9th, 2023, 5:11 pm
Dave and Buster's Struggling Along With Other Eatertainment Chains

Last post by Alpha8472 « September 9th, 2023, 1:34 pm

by Alpha8472 » September 9th, 2023, 1:34 pm

Eatertainment is struggling. The chain believes that it is a change in consumer behavior and they are remodeling restaurants to see if that helps....

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September 9th, 2023, 1:34 pm
Mcdonald's Testing Grand McChicken for $4.69

Last post by Alpha8472 « September 7th, 2023, 7:28 pm
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by Alpha8472 » September 6th, 2023, 12:50 pm

The regular McChicken has been shrinking over the years. Now this new one is charging more for something slightly bigger. At one time in the past the...

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September 7th, 2023, 7:28 pm
Krispy Kreme and "Drive Through Only" locations

Last post by ClownLoach « September 5th, 2023, 1:13 pm
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by storewanderer » August 20th, 2023, 12:25 pm
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There is what I thought was a one off KK in Rohnert Park, CA that opened during COVID and then flipped to drive through only. There were various...
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September 5th, 2023, 1:13 pm
Dairy Queen 85 Cent Blizzard

Last post by storewanderer « September 3rd, 2023, 1:30 am
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by Alpha8472 » August 30th, 2023, 8:03 pm

Dairy Queen is offering an 85 cent Blizzard with the app for Rewards members. The flavors are limited. September 11 through September 24.

Dairy...

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September 3rd, 2023, 1:30 am
Greedflation & Fast Food

Last post by ClownLoach « August 30th, 2023, 7:10 pm
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by Bagels » July 2nd, 2023, 10:22 pm
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The price of fresh meat and produce has stabilized as has the cost of labor. In many markets, these costs are decreasing. Locally, since early last...
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August 30th, 2023, 7:10 pm
Krispy Kreme Selling Doggie Donuts

Last post by Alpha8472 « August 26th, 2023, 6:21 pm

by Alpha8472 » August 26th, 2023, 6:21 pm

The chain is now selling Pup'kin Spice doggie donuts in 4 different flavors August 26 to 31. They are made with pumpkin, carob, and peanut butter.

I...

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August 26th, 2023, 6:21 pm
Rodizio opening new concept mid-September 2023

Last post by SamSpade « August 26th, 2023, 1:25 pm

by SamSpade » August 26th, 2023, 1:25 pm

Tche Grill
This will be a buffet-style Brazillian grill. However, looking at the online menu, it largely looks to me like a classic buffet disguised...

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August 26th, 2023, 1:25 pm
Subway for sale?

Last post by buckguy « August 25th, 2023, 6:23 am
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by Brian Lutz » August 21st, 2023, 7:31 pm
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Roark Capital, the private equity firm that owns Inspire Brands (Arby's, Sonic, Dunkin, Jimmy Johns, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Baskin-Robbins) is...
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August 25th, 2023, 6:23 am
2023 QSR top 30 list of fast food chains by per-unit sales

Last post by storewanderer « August 20th, 2023, 7:28 pm
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by Brian Lutz » August 15th, 2023, 8:36 pm

Viewing the list requires either scrolling through a somewhat annoying slideshow or providing contact info to download the full report, but QSR...

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August 20th, 2023, 7:28 pm
Burger King New Chicken Wraps

Last post by Alpha8472 « August 18th, 2023, 1:44 am
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by Alpha8472 » August 8th, 2023, 3:57 pm

BK is coming out with chicken wraps on August 14. They will include lettuce, tomatoes, and crispy chicken. The price is $2.99.

Now Wendy's, Jack In...

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August 18th, 2023, 1:44 am
McDonald's "As Featured In" menu

Last post by Alpha8472 « August 17th, 2023, 7:38 pm
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by Brian Lutz » August 14th, 2023, 8:33 am

McDonald's is launching their next promotion, which appears to be a tie-in to the upcoming Loki season 2 and which highlights the various appearances...

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August 17th, 2023, 7:38 pm
Burger King 2023 Closures

Last post by Alpha8472 « August 17th, 2023, 4:31 pm
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by mburb1981 » March 29th, 2023, 11:24 am
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In this shocking development, the franchise owning these 26 locations, EYM King of Michigan, has failed to reach an operating agreement with Burger...
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August 17th, 2023, 4:31 pm
Jack in the Box new $5 Meals

Last post by storewanderer « August 13th, 2023, 6:16 pm
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by storewanderer » August 5th, 2023, 5:51 pm

This is patterned after the Burger King and Wendys $5 deals. Old $1 menu items.

They are offering:

Junior Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger (2.79 value)...

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August 13th, 2023, 6:16 pm

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