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Despite the challenges of bankruptcy, Clover Food Lab has emerged with ambitious growth plans. The vegetarian fast food chain maintains a stable employee count, local sourcing practices, and continued innovation. Through efficient bankruptcy processes and open communication, Clover has navigated the financial challenges and secured investor support. The company aims to expand by 50 locations in New England over the next five years, betting on the growing demand for vegetarian and affordable fast food options.

Carl’s Jr., the popular fast-food chain known for its charbroiled burgers and fries, has closed its first-ever location in Boise, Idaho, at 226 South Broadway Ave. The company has not officially announced the closure, but signage has been removed from the building. This is the second Carl’s Jr. location to close in Boise within the past year. Customers can still visit other locations in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, and Caldwell.

FinanceBuzz delved into Google Trends data and location counts to determine each state’s preferred fast food chain. Surprisingly, McDonald’s did not claim the top spot in any state. Wendy’s and Sonic reigned supreme in five states each, while Subway and Jimmy John’s were popular favorites in multiple states. Interestingly, 17 different restaurants emerged as favorites in the states where they were founded. New Jersey’s culinary pride, Jersey Mike’s, emerged as the beloved choice in its home state.

Restaurant Brands International (QSR), the parent company of popular chains like Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs, offers potential for growth through its international expansion plans. Despite strong competition, conservative estimates indicate an achievable mid-single digit growth rate in the number of total restaurants, driven by the expansion of Tim Hortons and Firehouse. Financially, RBI has strong EBITDA margins and a stable cash flow, although its debt position warrants some attention. Overall, RBI presents an investment opportunity with a potential return of 12%, considering its stable business model, brand recognition, and international growth prospects.

McDonald’s Indonesia is offering a wedding catering package that includes 100 McChickens, 100 boxes of nuggets, or 100 Big Macs for approximately $267. The package is currently only available in Jakarta, but it has the potential to become a reality for fast food lovers in other countries. McDonald’s has a history of offering wedding catering services, with Hong Kong introducing a deluxe package in 2014 that cost approximately USD$1,243. While there is no word on whether or not McDonald’s plans to expand its catering services to the US, In-N-Out Burger offers a similar service on the West Coast with its Cookout Trucks.

Burger King has reintroduced its fan-favorite halloumi fries to the menu. Made with 100% Cypriot halloumi and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, these cheesy delights were a hit when they first launched in 2021. Customers have been eagerly requesting their return, and their prayers have been answered. The fries have also received the seal of approval from Greek Cypriot YiaYias (grandmothers).

Taco Bell is bringing back its beloved Nacho Fries for the longest period of time yet. The fries, a fan favorite, will be available for the entire summer starting April 25. This time around, Taco Bell is partnering with Portland-based hot sauce company Secret Aardvark to create a new zesty Serrabanero Ranch Sauce for the fries. In celebration of the return, 300 select Taco Bell rewards members will be chosen to claim a “Tuesday Drop” on the app on April 23.