The president of Burger King wants you to have his phone number. The Dave’s Hot Chicken team has a new emerging brand. And Burgerville has a new CEO.

Wendy’s had a very rough quarter, Dutch Bros is open to acquisitions, and the National Restaurant Association feels cautiously optimistic about the industry.

The Grinch did wonders for McDonald’s, Spongebob did wonders for Burger King, and nothing did wonders for Popeyes.

Jobs numbers were unexpectedly rosy in January. Is Red Lobster continuing to close restaurants? And Chili’s is launching a margarita club.

No, Chipotle is not raising prices because it’s seeing an uptick in higher-income consumers. Wonder is making its first restaurant acquisition. And Jack in the Box is accusing an activist investor of “volatile behavior.”

Minneapolis restaurants are struggling amid a federal immigration enforcement action in the city. Restaurant delivery keeps growing. And Fat Brands lenders want a new CEO.

Bob Evans has a new owner. Fogo has some AI. And Starbucks is going on offense.

Jack in the Box is playing defense in another proxy battle with activist investor Sardar Biglari. Noodles & Company is attempting to get back into compliance with Nasdaq. And Zaxbys has surpassed the 1,000-restaurant milestone.

Chipotle’s same-store sales continue to dip. For Yum Brands, Taco Bell soared while Pizza Hut keeps struggling. And Cracker Barrel is making headlines again.

Darden Restaurants is shutting down Bahama Breeze.  Starbucks picks strawberries to flavor its newest beverages. And two chains have appointed new chief executives.