Red Lobster, Jersey Mike’s, Detroit-style pizza

Two years into the job, Brian Niccol says Starbucks is back. Papa Johns is joining the list of restaurants Walmart delivers from. And the owner of Pollo Tropical landed a big investment. Learn more about Yelp Host at ⁠https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Inspire Brands’ CEO is taking medical leave. Taco Bell is planning a move. And Jersey Mike’s is upping its digital marketing game.Learn more about Yelp Host at ⁠https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Red Lobster has closed dozens of restaurants this year alone. Competition over Detroit-style pizza is picking up. And Jersey Mike’s grilled Italian Sub is back.Learn more about Yelp Host at ⁠https://business.yelp.com/nrn

A KFC exec comes back to roost. Sweetgreen issues a 30-day challenge. And yet another bakery-cafe chain from South Korea will debut on U.S. shores.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

New data shows there is still a lot of work to be done on Papa Johns’ turnaround. Walmart will now deliver your Dunkin’ drinks. And Chick-fil-A is doubling down on its hunger awareness efforts.Learn more about Yelp Host at https://business.yelp.com/nrn

Chipotle is heading to Asia. Food delivery providers are cutting jobs. And how Domino’s created The Domino.Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fstec26&utm_content=podcasts⁠

Pizza Hut is officially no longer part of Yum Brands. Taco Bell and Salt & Straw are doubling down on their partnership. And 7 Brew is getting a bunch of closed Salad and Go locatioJoin us at FSTEC 2026!⁠https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fstec26&utm_content=podcasts⁠

Chipotle’s going wild, launching two LTOs at once. Domino’s hopes its new rectangular pie for one will become a fast-food icon. And people sure seemed to welcome PSL season at Starbucks.Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fstec26&utm_content=podcasts⁠

Froyo seems to be making a comeback. Dunkin’ is getting in on the tennis action. And Peter Piper Pizza is refreshing its arcades.Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fstec26&utm_content=podcasts⁠

Chick-fil-A is converting its Little Blue Menu test to the primary brand. Taco Bell is tapping Olivia Rodrigo. And a look at the up and down journey of Long John Silver’s.Join us at FSTEC 2026!⁠https://informaconnect.com/fstec/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fstec26&utm_content=podcasts⁠