Restaurant Daily

Subway has a new high-tech prototype. Restaurant M&A has a brighter future next year. And Starbucks is adding delivery options to its app.

Chipotle officially has a new permanent CEO. KFC is suing another chicken chain. And Red Lobster is overhauling its menu.

Sweetgreen is testing a surprising side dish. Bloomin’ Brands is refranchising its Brazilian Outback Steakhouse units. And a company that makes avocado-peeling robots has a new owner.

Papa Johns sales took a hit last quarter. Dutch Bros is apparently not hurting for traffic. And Red Robin is turning to discounts after two years of resisting them.

What will the results of Tuesday’s election mean for the restaurant industry? RBI sees opportunity in Tim Hortons. And Applebee’s and IHOP had a rough quarter.

Fast-food chain same-store sales have been weak this year, with one exception. Burger King has terminated its master franchisee in China. And the finger-pointing has begun following TGI Fridays’ bankruptcy filing.

A casual-dining mainstay has filed for bankruptcy. Twin Peaks is getting closer to becoming a publicly traded company. And Red Lobster continues rebuilding its c-suite.

Restaurant job growth has slowed. Starbucks will bring back more rigorous product testing. And BJ’s is stepping back from discounts and promotions.

Wendy’s says closing 140 locations will help it grow. Starbucks wants to return to its coffee-shop roots. And another Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy.

Chipotle reported its first earnings recap since Brian Niccol left. That company has its sights set on a bigger global footprint. And The Cheesecake Factory isn’t planning to sell its smaller restaurant brands.