Trump vs. California egg prices, Panera caffeinated lemonade lawsuits, Smoothie King minority investor

McDonald’s launched its long-awaited Snack Wrap and Taco Bell offered a competing deal. Still, chicken sandwiches remain dominant on menus. And &pizza wants consumers to know the chain is serious about lowering prices.

President Trump is blaming high egg prices on California. Panera has settled the last of its Charged Lemonade lawsuits, and Smoothie King has a new minority investor.

Is Starbucks’ China division for sale? Bankruptcies took a big bite out of the full-service segment last year. And the burger chain Hot ‘n Now is making a comeback.

Wendy’s is on the hunt for a new CEO. Pizza chains are leaning heavily on discounting. And how will upcoming tip-tax changes impact restaurants?

Here’s how California’s fast-food wage is impacting prices. Restaurants are stepping up with relief efforts in the wake of catastrophic Texas flooding. And Honeygrow has some super-charged growth plans

Starbucks is incentivizing executives to deploy its turnaround plans. Olo is being sold. And restaurant employment moderated last month

Restaurant stocks are all over the place so far this year. A well-known activist investor may be looking to put some pressure on Jack in the Box. And is it finally time to say goodbye to egg surcharges?

The elimination of taxes on tips is closer to becoming reality.   McDonald's launched the first of what could be many new desserts to come. And Americans are cutting back on spending - way back.

McDonald’s is dropping a new burger later this month. Red Lobster has a new tech partner. And Whataburger is entering the increasingly crowded craft beverage segment.

 Starbucks added the former CEO of Yahoo to its board. A fast-casual brand has reverted back to its original name. And Subway has a new movie partnership.