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Deliveroo founder Will Shu to step down as CEO after DoorDash takeover
Technology

Deliveroo founder Will Shu to step down as CEO after DoorDash takeover

Deliveroo CEO Will Shu. Aurelien Morissard | IP3 | Getty Images LONDON — Deliveroo CEO Will Shu is set to step down from the food delivery company he co-founded over a decade ago. Shu, who established Deliveroo in 2013 with childhood friend Greg Orlowski, said Thursday that he will step down as CEO after its […]

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Cracker Barrel stock falls as company reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy
Business

Cracker Barrel stock falls as company reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy

In an aerial view, a Cracker Barrel sign hangs on a sign outside of a restaurant in Florida City, Florida, on Aug. 27, 2025. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Cracker Barrel Old Country Store said Wednesday that the restaurant chain is focusing on enhancing its experiences for guests after it faced intense backlash over an […]

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Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains’ breakfast
Business

Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains’ breakfast

A Wawa store is seen on May 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images Fast-food restaurants are losing breakfast customers to convenience stores. Morning meal traffic to fast-food chains rose 1% in the three months ended in July, while visits to food-forward convenience stores climbed 9% in the same period, according to […]

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Cracker Barrel shares rise after restaurant chain gets rid of controversial new logo
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Cracker Barrel shares rise after restaurant chain gets rid of controversial new logo

A Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo is seen outside of a restaurant on August 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store rose 3% Wednesday after the restaurant chain said it would scrap its new logo and return to the original one, amid mounting […]

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Trump says ‘Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo’
Politics

Trump says ‘Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo’

A Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo hangs on the outside of a restaurant on August 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday on the controversial rebranding of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, writing that, “Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit […]

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Cracker Barrel responds to backlash over new logo and rebranding: ‘We could’ve done a better job’
Business

Cracker Barrel responds to backlash over new logo and rebranding: ‘We could’ve done a better job’

The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Monday issued a statement responding to the widespread backlash it faced last week over its rebranding and new logo. “If the last few […]

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Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh
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Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh

The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh. The […]

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Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone delivery
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Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone delivery

Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery. Beginning Thursday, select customers in the greater Dallas area will have the option to use the so-called Zipotle delivery through an early access program in the Zipline app. Zipline’s autonomous aircraft will deliver orders to customers’ homes from a Rowlett, Texas Chipotle […]

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Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages as it leans into health and wellness
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Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages as it leans into health and wellness

Starbucks’ Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks. Courtesy: Starbucks Starbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of more stores, as it leans further into health and wellness. Starting Thursday, the coffee giant will test its Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks in more than 400 stores across major cities […]

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From sweet treats to protein boosts, chains are banking on beverages to drive sales
Business

From sweet treats to protein boosts, chains are banking on beverages to drive sales

If it feels like there are a lot of new drinks on restaurant menus, it’s because there are. Driven by younger consumers who crave customized, cold beverages, chains from Dunkin’ to Dutch Bros, Starbucks and McDonald’s are answering the call. The number of beverages offered by the top 500 chains has increased by more than […]

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