Nation's Restaurant News — page 36

Domino's CEO targets 25,000 total units by 2025, aiming to fortress markets and protect against emerging competitors.

Starbucks installs needle-disposal boxes in restrooms at certain locations to ensure the safety of its staff and customers.

Luby's ref-franchises and sells assets in a tight market, citing challenges in the family dining industry.

McDonald’s is taking customer feedback and running with it. The quick service restaurant has decided to continue transforming its menu, maintaining focus on implementing fresh-never-frozen ingredients.

Chipotle has turned to esports as the popular fast-casual brand continues to strengthen its already impressive digital presence.

MTY Food Group acquired Papa Murphy's Pizza for $190 million, expanding its network to roughly 7,378 stores globally, and adding the take-and-bake pizza franchise to its portfolio.

Friendly's closes 23 corporate-owned restaurants as the legacy chain refocuses resources and overhauls its brand for today's consumer.

The US Labor Department proposed new joint employer rules, utilizing a four-part test to assess liability for labor laws.

7-Eleven launches a test store with a taqueria in Dallas, Texas, featuring quick-service offerings and innovative amenities.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has promoted Jay Rooney to chief financial officer, a new role for the barbecue franchise.

Wetzel's Pretzels has become the first national franchise to launch a "virtual kitchen" through Kitchen United, expanding its off-premises kitchen facilities.

El Pollo Loco announces its second rebrand in a year, returning to a similar yellow logo of old and re-categorizing its menu as 'L.A. Mex'.

In-N-Out Burger has made subtle decor changes at a handful of locations, including adopting a green neon sign.

Pizza Hut tests charging extra for parmesan and red pepper, offering $0.99 mini-shakers in Southern California to make up for rising overhead costs.

Taco Bell adds Steak Rattlesnake Fries to its menu nationwide for a limited time starting February 28.

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) holds its foodservice equipment and supplies show, featuring innovative products such as the Bottoms Up tap system.

The U.S. Department of Labor rescinds the "80/20 rule," which prohibited paying employees subminimum wage for side work not tipped.

Franchise news from February 8, 2019, including Papa John's securing a $200 million strategic investment and Taco Bell being named to the Nation's Restaurant News Power List.

McDonald's adds Donut Sticks to its breakfast menu starting on February 20 for a limited time.

Del Frisco Restaurant Group Inc. reached an agreement with activist investor Engaged Capital LLC, including the appointment of a new board member.

Red Robin celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new food truck, the 'Forever Yummm' truck, which will visit nine states around the country.

Noodles & Company sees a 2.3% increase in traffic in the third quarter of 2018, largely due to the introduction of zucchini noodles, or 'zoodles'.

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KFC commits to using 100% renewable, recyclable plastic by 2025, eliminating non-recoverable or non-reusable plastic-based packaging from its global supply chain.