A green tea pod inside a Keurig brand coffee maker, Dec. 17, 2022. Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Keurig Dr Pepper over what the agency said are inaccurate claims by the company about the recyclability of its disposable K-Cup pods, the agency said Tuesday. Keurig has … Read more
Brian Niccol, incoming CEO of Starbucks Anjali Sundaram | CNBC New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol will focus on improving the chain’s U.S. business in his first 100 days on the job before he moves to fix its issues abroad, according to an open letter published on Tuesday. “… In some places — especially in the … Read more
Nelson Peltz speaking at the 2019 Delivering Alpha conference in New York on Sept. 19, 2019. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Nelson Peltz is stepping down as chair of Wendy’s, ending a 17-year reign at the fast-food chain. Wendy’s said Friday that the change is effective immediately. Peltz’s exit comes as low-income consumers eat out less, … Read more
Brian Niccol steps in as CEO of Starbucks on Monday, taking over as the coffee giant’s sales slump and stock price falls. Starbucks tapped Niccol in August to take over from Laxman Narasimhan, who held the position since March 2023. Niccol had served as chief executive of Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2018, turning around the … Read more
The exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant on May 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images A bankruptcy court approved Red Lobster’s plan to exit Chapter 11, putting the seafood chain one step closer to exiting bankruptcy. The company, known for its seafood offerings and cheddar biscuits, filed for bankruptcy protection in … Read more
Beyond Meat in El Segundo, California, on May 30, 2024. Christina House | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Beyond Meat will introduce a whole-muscle steak alternative as part of its pivot to win over health-conscious consumers. CEO Ethan Brown said on Wednesday that the rollout will likely include a partnership with a restaurant chain … Read more
The Red Lobster logo is displayed outside of a closed restaurant in Torrance, California, on May 14, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Restaurant bankruptcy filings have surged so far this year, echoing a broader rise in corporate bankruptcies across sectors. At least 10 restaurant chains, not including multi-unit franchisees, have filed … Read more
Wingstop is not seeing the same consumer pullback that fast food chains like McDonald’s and Starbucks have experienced this year. Part of that success is because its traditional offering, chicken wings, is popular with watching live sports. “If you’re thinking about someone who has to make a decision on where to trim spending, the likelihood … Read more
For years, I didn’t enjoy eating at fine dining establishments. The staff was always overly formal, the menu items were unfamiliar, and the restaurants were rarely transparent about how much it would all cost. Many diners share this sentiment, says Tara Lewis, a trend expert and vice president of consumer expansion at Yelp. “If you … Read more
Leopatrizi | E+ | Getty Images Lawmakers want to crack down on “junk fees,” but restaurants are trying to stay out of the fight. Surcharges or fees covering everything from credit card processing to gratuities to “inflation” have become more popular on restaurant checks in recent years. Last year, 15% of restaurant owners added surcharges … Read more
