RB Daily Podcast
1) Krispy Kreme, El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell beverages
Krispy Kreme is refranchising. El Pollo Loco is bolstering its board of directors. And Taco Bell keeps adding to its beverage lineup.
2) Sweetgreen, Darden sales, Chipotle protein
One of Sweetgreen’s cofounders is retiring. Darden reported good news. And Chipotle is jumping on the high-protein trend.
3) Red Lobster, Quesarito and Qdoba
Red Lobster is cutting staff. Taco Bell is bringing another product back from the dead. And Qdoba gets an interesting new franchisee.
4) California Pizza Kitchen owner, McDonald’s franchisees, sales and hiring
California Pizza Kitchen has a new ownership group. Some McDonald’s franchisees are upset about the chain’s new pricing strategy. And new economic data presents a less-than-rosy view of the restaurant...Show More
5) Sweet Tomatoes revival, Noodles and Company stock, Firehouse Subs growth
Sweet Tomatoes is alive and growing again. Noodles and Company is planning a potential reverse stock split. And Firehouse Subs is in “high growth mode.”
6) DoorDash, Taco Bell and changing drinking habits.
Third-party delivery players are suing New York City over tipping. Chipotle marks a growth milestone. And consumers aren’t necessarily drinking less, they’re just drinking differently.
7) McDonald’s/Burger King traffic, tourism impact, no more pennies
Recent McDonald’s and Burger King promotions drove a material lift in traffic. Tourism has fallen this year and it seems to be having a pretty big impact on restaurant businesses. And restaurants are...Show More
8) Cracker Barrel, Pieology bankruptcy, Shake Shack traffic
Cracker Barrel is laying off corporate staff. A fast-casual pizza chain declared bankruptcy. And Shake Shack is growing traffic.
9) In-N-Out, Hardee’s, Wendy’s
In-N-Out Burger is officially debuting in Tennessee this week. Hardee’s is at war with another franchisee. And Wendy’s is leaning into a viral TikTok trend.This episode of Restaurant Daily is sponsore...Show More
10) McDonald’s value, Grinch, Sweetgreen $10 bowl
McDonald’s is beefing up its franchising standards around value. The Grinch, meanwhile, appears to be saving the burger giant’s Christmas. And Sweetgreen has come out with a major value play.