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Killer Burger, Taco Bell, Panera and more make C-suite moves
Staff illustrationKiller Burger, the Portland, Oregon-based chain, known for its peanut butter-pickle-bacon burger, has a new CEO. Adam Sanders, previously the 24-unit chain’s CFO, is moving to the CEO seat, according to a post on LinkedIn. He replaces John...
7 mega-trends driving restaurant menus in 2025
The one thing certain about trend predictions is their uncertainty. In an industry that is constantly evolving, pinpointing what will happen in restaurants and on menus in the year ahead can be a crapshoot.But here at Restaurant Business we have an in with some...
Beverage menus bring on the buzz
The beverage side of the menu is a hotbed of innovation and activity, whether you’re talking coffee, tea, sodas, cocktails, mocktails or anything that can be sipped or slurped. There’s a flavor story in every category, along with bright colors, new formats and...
Qdoba was one of the fast-casual winners of 2024
Qdoba's menu includes customizable burritos, tacos and bowls with fresh ingredients. | Photo courtesy of Qdoba.John Cywinski loves being Number Two.As CEO of Qdoba, he leads the second-largest Mexican fast-casual concept. With about 785 units, Qdoba is well...
Restaurants try to cash in on Super Bowl LIX
Rapper and Taco Bell fan Doja Cat appears in the fast-food Mexican chain's Super Bowl ad this year. | Photo courtesy: Taco Bell. When it comes to the Super Bowl, some restaurant brands have the cash to spring for a commercial during the big game. (It cost about...
Just Salad turns to artificial intelligence to help guests build their lunch
Just Salad's Chicken Fajita Bowl. | Photo courtesy of Just Salad.Tired of making all those decisions when it comes to customizing a salad? Now guests can use artificial intelligence to get just what they want.The New York-based fast-casual chain Just Salad on...
Starbucks paid $117M to 2 CEOs last year
Starbucks paid CEO Brian Niccol $95.8 million last year. | Photo: Shutterstock.Starbucks’ decision to change CEOs last year is costing the company a lot of money. The Seattle-based coffee shop giant paid more than $117.3 million in various compensation to the...
Tijuana Flats emerges from bankruptcy
Tijuana Flats operates in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. | Photo: Shutterstock.With new ownership and restructuring plan in place, Tijuana Flats said this week it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The 30-year-old brand filed for...
Omakase menus go beyond their Japanese roots into new culinary territory
Konro is designed to provide an immersive, intimate 10-14 course omakase experience. | Photo courtesy of Konro.The Japanese word “omakase” literally means “I’ll leave it up to you.” And when it comes to restaurants, the “you” is the chef. The most common...
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