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Everytable hopes to capture office workers fed up with $20 lunch options

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 21, 2026

Keeping prices low has always been the formula for this unique 41-unit chain. But with demand for low-cost office delivery services exploding, Everytable is positioning to grow that channel.

Financing

The story of McDonald's strange year, in 2 parts

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2025

The Bottom Line: The quick-service giant’s dichotomous year was illustrated with back-to-back stories on the chain’s successful Grinch meal and its new value-focused franchising standards.

Marketing

Sweetgreen goes for magic $10 price point with new Blackened Chicken Harvest Bowl

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 08, 2025

The fast-casual chain on Monday debuted a new value-priced variation of its iconic Harvest Bowl, available to loyalty members for a limited time. It's the latest move in an ongoing attempt to improve the brand's price perception.

Marketing

Fast casuals Chipotle, Shake Shack and Cava take the plunge into holiday promotions

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2025

With more middle-income consumers stretched thin, fast-casual players are stepping up their deals and discounts in this season of seeking value.

Food

Sweetgreen debuts mega-protein bowl

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2025

The new Power Max Protein Bowl has four servings of chicken and 106 grams of protein. But it's pricey.

Operations

Proposed swipe-fee settlement does little to resolve pain felt by restaurant industry merchants

By Lisa Jennings and Mark Hamstra on Nov. 11, 2025

Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard this week proposed a $38 billion deal to end the 20-year litigation over interchange fees. But restaurant industry advocates say it doesn't go far enough.

Food

Sweetgreen wants to help protein-crazed consumers manage their macros

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2025

The fast-casual chain launched a new macronutrient-tracking tool to help guests design bowls that best meet their muscle-build needs.

Marketing

Fast-food chains push more discounts to combat McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2025

Jack in the Box and Wendy’s are offering new price promotions as they push back against their rival’s Extra Value Meals. Not everybody is biting, however.

Food

Small is in, as bites become the next big thing on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 29, 2025

Restaurants are downsizing portions to meet consumers’ desire for lower prices, greater variety and healthier eating.

Operations

Chipotle is going family style with 'Groupotle' ordering

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 25, 2025

Smaller than catering but easier than ordering multiple meals, this "Build-Your-Own-Chipotle" digital offer at the fast-casual chain launches Tuesday. It is designed to convey value.

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