No tax on tips, McDonald’s dessert, consumer spending

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.

Noodles is threatened with delisting again. McDonald’s is taking its Daily Double burger nationwide. And Sweetgreen is trying to shake off its pricy salad reputation.

A nationwide boycott of McDonald's is underway. Starbucks is simplifying its charges.  And Applebee's updated its all-you-can-eat menu.

McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are breaking up. A new study reveals how restaurants are using AI. And In-N-Out is taking a YouTuber to court for trademark violations.