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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