Danny Klein
With Diversity, Chipotle Puts Words Into Action
Back in late August, Black Box Intelligence polled restaurant operators on the diversity and inclusion barriers facing America, and the industry. One in four kept it simple.
100,000 Restaurant Closures Expected in 2020
As challenging as the past six, COVID-saddled months have been for restaurants, operators don’t expect a near-term reprieve.
Starbucks Turned Summer Into Fall, and it Paid Off
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte (and related fall products) hit stores August 25<
Jersey Mike’s Caters to a Changing Customer
For some, the age of social distancing has advanced to the “age of comfortable gatherings.” Quarantine fatigue weighs heavy.
Luby's Unveils Plan to Dissolve Company
Multi-concept operator Luby’s announced Tuesday a plan to liquidate assets if a sale cannot be reached.
Only 45 Percent of Restaurants are Confident They’ll Last a Year
There is some evidence COVID-19 spending has normalized, at least as much as things can in this extraordinary environment.
Taco Bell to Remove Mexican Pizza in Final 2020 Menu Revamp
Taco Bell is wrapping up changes to its new streamlined menu, which it says will make room of new innovation as well as create a faster and more seamless experience for guests.
Burger King Introduces Restaurants for a Post-COVID World
From Taco Bell to Sonic Drive-In to Starbucks and Shake Shack, some of the country’s most prominent chains continue to devise “restaurant of the future” models built for a COVID-1
Convenience Isn't Going Anywhere for Restaurants After COVID-19
Convenience is not a pandemic-created trend. While it feels like another century, finding ways to deliver food to busy consumers was one of the top-tier movement pre-COVID-19.