Jan 24 2025: McDonald's and Pokemon, Tijuana Flats exits bankruptcy, Meal Deal War, New locations
McDonald’s and Pokemon
McDonald’s is rolling out Pokemon themed happy Meal. It will feature Pokemon trading cards. It is definitely focusing on customer with nostalgia of Pokemon trading cards when they were young. It’s also part of McDonald’s overall strategy to increase foot traffic as companies across the board are fighting for inflation hit customers.
Source: MSN
Tijuana Flats exits Chapter 11
There were lot of bankruptcies in restaurants secotor last year, Tijuana Flats was one of them. Filed for bankruptcy in April 2024. It is now under new ownership and working on its turnaround plan.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Small Sliders plans new location in Kentucky
Currently it has over 350 location open or under development. Goal is to open four locations over next few years.
Source: Franchise
Chester Chicken enters meal deal war
Like many other small to large fast food chains, Chester Chicken is introducing meal deal. This is part of ongoing fight among fast food chains to increase foot traffic in their locations. It must be working as it did provide positive result for McDonald’s.
Source: 8news
Mikel Coffee plans to enter India
Greek coffee chain is planning to enter India. It’s part of overall increase of interest from foreign companies in Indian market. As second Tump administration is expected to tougher in China, we can expect more news like this.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Dave and Buster’s plans to open two new venues
Company is expected to open one in Bloomington, IN and Warren, OH. It’s part of lot of new developments happening in Dave and Buster’s.
Source: Press Release
Tech:
Ike’s Love Sandwich partnering with DailyPay to pay employees daily
Source: DailyPay
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