McDonald’s adds a new value platform while Subway scraps its meal deal. A look at recent independent restaurant openings. And a northern California burger chain is heading south.

Ground beef is being recalled because of contamination fears. Jack in the Box sales are improving. And Starbucks is still considering its China options.

Frisch’s Big Boy found a new owner at the last minute. The tale of Baja Fresh is an object lesson for emerging chains. And California voters opted not to raise the state’s minimum wage.

Jersey Mike’s has a new majority owner. McDonald’s has a problem with its espresso machines. And Wendy’s continues to shake up its C-suite.

The top 100 independent restaurant list is out. The overtime rule is overturned. And the CEO of Salad & Go is stepping down.

McDonald’s is making a big investment in marketing after its e. Coli incident. The industry is making strides toward more affordable childcare. And you can add another fast-casual pizza chain to the roster of those that have filed for bankruptcy this year.

Franchisee Greg Flynn still believes in the power of casual dining. Here’s how much California’s boosted fast-food wage is impacting traffic. And things are looking up for Cracker Barrel.

Virtual food hall company Wonder plans to acquire Grubhub. The NLRB ruled on so-called captive-audience sessions. And CAVA’s momentum continues.

Subway has a new high-tech prototype. Restaurant M&A has a brighter future next year. And Starbucks is adding delivery options to its app.

Chipotle officially has a new permanent CEO. KFC is suing another chicken chain. And Red Lobster is overhauling its menu.

Sweetgreen is testing a surprising side dish. Bloomin’ Brands is refranchising its Brazilian Outback Steakhouse units. And a company that makes avocado-peeling robots has a new owner.

Papa Johns sales took a hit last quarter. Dutch Bros is apparently not hurting for traffic. And Red Robin is turning to discounts after two years of resisting them.

What will the results of Tuesday’s election mean for the restaurant industry? RBI sees opportunity in Tim Hortons. And Applebee’s and IHOP had a rough quarter.

Fast-food chain same-store sales have been weak this year, with one exception. Burger King has terminated its master franchisee in China. And the finger-pointing has begun following TGI Fridays’ bankruptcy filing.

A casual-dining mainstay has filed for bankruptcy. Twin Peaks is getting closer to becoming a publicly traded company. And Red Lobster continues rebuilding its c-suite.

Restaurant job growth has slowed. Starbucks will bring back more rigorous product testing. And BJ’s is stepping back from discounts and promotions.

Wendy’s says closing 140 locations will help it grow. Starbucks wants to return to its coffee-shop roots. And another Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy.

Chipotle reported its first earnings recap since Brian Niccol left. That company has its sights set on a bigger global footprint. And The Cheesecake Factory isn’t planning to sell its smaller restaurant brands.

McDonald’s sales were on the upswing in October, until the E. coli outbreak. Starbucks is ditching its olive oil-infused beverages. And Smoothie King launched a menu geared toward those taking Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs.

Beef was not the cause of McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak. Franchisees should have an easier time getting their infamous ice cream machines fixed. And TGI Fridays closed about 50 more restaurants.

The E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders continues to expand. Texas Roadhouse is defying industry trends. And 7-Eleven has big plans to compete with restaurants.

An onion supplier has issued a recall. Wingstop and the NBA are partnering up. And nostalgia continues at Taco Bell.

An E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s, and it isn’t the only situation McDonald’s has had to navigate so far this week. It’s less than two weeks until Election Day: Do you know what you’re voting for? And the quick-service segment has been battling a loss of traffic for over a year now, but high prices may not be the only culprit.

Family-dining mainstays Denny’s and Shari’s are closing dozens of units. Cheesecake Factory joins the list of chains with an activist investor. And Mo’ Bettahs has a new owner.