Restaurant Daily preview: Mergers and acquisitions, Chipotle's CFO, Burger King

MOD Pizza has been sold. The wave of restaurant discounts appears to be working. And Chili's gets sued by the Beastie Boys. This is the last episode to appear on the First Bite channel! If you would like more daily updates on the restaurant industry, subscribe to Restaurant Daily at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

It's a strange moment for restaurant mergers and acquisitions. Chipotle's CFO is retiring. And Burger King is heating up its menu. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

Customers found a loophole in McDonald's $5 meal deal. Fast-food restaurants in a California city are switching to reusable cups. And two big AI suppliers are joining forces. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

A fast-growing pizza chain is expected to file for bankruptcy protection. Panera's overhauled menu appears to be a hit. And Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding to a new country. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

MOD Pizza is reportedly considering a bankruptcy filing. Fast-food restaurants in LA are facing more labor regulations. And menu innovation is defying the dog days of summer. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

How is California's new fast-food minimum wage impacting restaurant traffic? Boston Market's creditors are finding there's not much in the bank. And the president is cracking down on heat safety for workers. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

Restaurant Brands International is buying back its China business. Craveworthy Brands opened a food hall. And Chipotle taps Olympic athletes for its latest promotion. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

The summer of the value meal is upon us. Kura Sushi says business slowed in California. And which chains saw the most organic growth last year? First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

An Arby's operator declared bankruptcy. Panera Bread confirms it was hit with a cyberattack. And consumers are finding less value at Chick-fil-A.First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

Starbucks is serving its customers an added jolt. Perkins is undergoing an extreme makeover. And Grubhub is taking a big plunge into grocery delivery. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.