Golden Corral, Wendy’s and Yoshinoya

Taco Bell and PepsiCo have renewed their partnership for another 11 years. Bojangles’ drive-thru AI order taker is expanding across the entire system. And the QSR pizza category may have just gotten a much-needed win.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Domino’s is the latest chain hoping to take advantage of Minecraft’s popularity. Restaurants are turning to micro-influencers to reach consumers. And another lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over the legality of tariffs. Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Golden Corral is closing restaurants. Wendy’s is hinting about changes. And Yoshinoya wants to reach younger diners with ramen.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Taco Bell is giving Rewards members a new gamified value experience. Crumbl is trying to boost sales. And Wingstop is really getting into the Halloween spirit.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

KFC is making the switch to Coke. OLO is taking a big swing at third party apps. And how restaurants are coping with increasingly bad weather.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

There was a lot of mixed economic news on Thursday. Two chains are proving that marketing partnerships can still work. And Noodles & Company is making ramen a permanent part of its menu.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Salad and Go is coming back. Menu prices are rising faster than wages. And Gen Korean is officially moving away from restaurants.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Domino’s saw just nominal growth last quarter despite aggressive innovation and promotions. Krispy Kreme is targeting U.S. growth again. And Chipotle is shining a spotlight on its Family Meals with what it calls a “Big Ass Chipotle Bag.”Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

It was exciting for a minute, but it looks like Starbucks won’t buy Chipotle after all. Still, Chipotle’s COO has been busy. And Wendy’s and a franchisee have disagreements about a bankruptcy.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Taco Bell and Milk Bar are reuniting with a new offering. MTY Group may be having a sale on its brands. And Outback says its steaks are better than ever. Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn