Lowered restaurant sales projections, Sizzling Platter buyer, March inflation

Taco Bell is bringing back its popular crispy chicken nuggets. About 75% of all restaurant traffic is off-premises. And Jollibee is seeing huge growth.

Big restaurant chains struggled last year. Another Burger King franchisee files for bankruptcy. And uncertainty is the word of the moment.

There’s a new Restaurant Leader of the Year. A big Burger King franchisee declared bankruptcy. And Scooter’s Coffee has a new rewards program.

Burger King has a new CMO. Starbucks is modifying its dress code. And consumer confidence fell off a cliff last month.

A new survey sheds light on the favorite restaurant brands of teens. Portillo’s is offering up more details on its upcoming breakfast test. Hint: There will be doughnuts. And this year’s Pacesetter Award goes to fast-growing Dave’s Hot Chicken.

Data firm Technomic offers a gloomy picture of restaurant sales projections for the year. Giant franchise group Sizzling Platter appears to have a buyer. And March inflation slowed more than expected.

Most, but not all, of President Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs have been paused. Subway has a new chief marketing officer. And McDonald’s has made an upgrade to its lemonade.

Steak n Shake’s owner has his eyes on a chicken chain. Dave & Buster’s is airing some recent mistakes. And Smalls Sliders has a new CEO.

IHOP is shifting its focus to simplicity. First-party ordering is gaining momentum. And a caffeine safety law has been introduced to Congress.

It is a rough time for restaurant stocks. Hooters is planning some big changes. And restaurant hiring is on the upswing.