Starbucks is giving out bonuses. Red Lobster is still waiting for its post-bankruptcy comeback. And we now know more about McDonald’s $3 menu.

Independent restaurants don’t like the Sysco merger. Chagee is pumping the brakes on expansion. And Shake Shack unveiled big tech upgrades.

Firehouse Subs is sweetening the pot on its franchise development incentives. Restaurants want to help consumers who are feeling the pinch at gas pumps. And KFC is pulling a page from Taco Bell with its latest value play. 

Sysco is buying Restaurant Depot. Wendy’s is upgrading its chicken sandwich. And Papa Johns has some new sandwiches and sauces.

Wonder is adding a new Indian concept. Dos Toros is trying it again in Chicago. And women are dropping out of the restaurant industry.

Taco Bell is letting its Rewards members choose which global item to bring to the U.S. Noodles & Company’s turnaround seems to be going well. And Sweetgreen has launched three new chicken dishes.

McDonald’s is teaming up with KPop Demon Hunters. A large Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. And Krispy Kreme has sold a majority stake in a joint venture.

Starbucks wants shorter lines at airports for coffee. Domino’s is updating its pizza tracker. And OpenTable is demanding exclusivity.

The McDonald’s Big Arch has provided a modest traffic bump. DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program to ease the impact of gas prices. And Little Caesars is answering consumers’ increasing demand for shareable offerings.

FAT Brands has bankruptcy financing. CloudKitchens CEO has something new in the works. And Wonder appears to be making IPO preparations.