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DoorDash says it's getting more affordable

Sweetgreen's Caramelized Garlic Steak earns a spot on the permanent menu

Popeyes introduces its latest riff on the fried chicken sandwich

Bloomin' Brands CEO Dave Deno is retiring

High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities

Foxtrot Market’s assets to be sold in foreclosure sale

Instacart to offer restaurant delivery from Uber Eats

A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show

First Watch's traffic slides in Q1, but don't expect price-off specials to follow

Bloomin' Brands CEO Dave Deno is retiring

Franchisors who want faster remodels should reach into their pocketbooks

Former Wendy's CMO Carl Loredo named Pizza Hut U.S. president

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Franchisors who want faster remodels should reach into their pocketbooks

The Bottom Line: Burger King is spending $550 million to get more of its restaurants remodeled, not counting its own upgraded restaurants. More brands should do this.

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Franchisors who want faster remodels should reach into their pocketbooks

The Bottom Line: Burger King is spending $550 million to get more of its restaurants remodeled, not counting its own upgraded restaurants. More brands should do this.

Outback Steakhouse parent considers selling its restaurants in Brazil

Refranchising is also on the table for Bloomin' Brands' nearly 200 locations in the country, where Outback is very popular.

Say goodbye to Panera's Charged Lemonades

The fast-casual chain confirmed the caffeinated drinks will be phased out, but did not specify the timing. The energy drinks have been blamed for two deaths.

Howard Schultz has some thoughts on Starbucks' big earnings miss

The former CEO of the coffee shop giant, who handpicked the current chief executive, said the company’s problems “begin at home.” And he urged the chain to overhaul its mobile ordering platform.

Convenience stores are ready to take a Big Gulp of the beverage market

Retail Watch: Instead of fretting about CosMc’s, pay attention to how c-stores are stepping up their drink offerings.

Former Wendy's CMO Carl Loredo named Pizza Hut U.S. president

The marketing executive will take over the struggling pizza chain in early June, following the departure of David Graves.

DoorDash says it's getting more affordable

The third-party delivery company has reduced customer fees by 12% over the past two years. But delivery still remains far more expensive than carryout.