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Julie Littman

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Julie Littman is Senior Reporter at Restaurant Dive and covers franchising, financing, mergers and acquisitions and store development. She has been with the publication since 2018, and has over a decade of business reporting experience, including past roles at Bisnow and Crittenden Research. Her Restaurant Dive reporting won Best Series at the Neal Awards in 2021 and 2022 and Best Web Feature Series at the Azbee Awards in 2021.

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Del Taco reopens Colorado stores in phases
July 23, 2025
SPB Hospitality offloads Old Chicago Pizza
July 22, 2025
Domino’s carryout business reaches new heights
July 22, 2025
Subway taps Burger King vet as CEO
July 21, 2025
Domino’s regains US sales momentum in Q2
July 21, 2025
Shake Shack hires Raising Cane’s vet as chief people officer
July 18, 2025
Southern Del Taco franchisee goes bankrupt
July 17, 2025
McDonald’s Snack Wrap launch leads to double-digit traffic jump
July 16, 2025
Dave & Buster’s hires ex-KFC US president as CEO
July 15, 2025
Bojangles to install EV charging stations
July 14, 2025
Potbelly updates website, app as part of digital transformation
July 14, 2025
Taco Cabana joins the refreshers trend with new drink lineup
July 11, 2025
Wagamama hires Bloomin’ vet to oversee US development
July 9, 2025
Why Jack in the Box’s poison pill was the right move
July 9, 2025
Wendy’s CEO departs for Hershey
July 8, 2025
Olo sells itself for $2B
July 3, 2025
Jack in the Box prescribes poison pill to sicken activist investor
July 2, 2025
Chuck E. Cheese opens spinoff arcade concept
July 1, 2025
White Castle updates core menu with Crispy Chicken Sliders
June 30, 2025
Whataburger adds premium drinks to beverage lineup
June 27, 2025
Taco Bell doubles down on beverages
June 26, 2025
Starbucks standardizes pricing for flavor customizations
June 26, 2025
DoorDash drone delivery takes off in Texas
June 26, 2025
Panera Bread hires transformation expert in newly created role
June 25, 2025
Jack in the Box brings back COO position
June 25, 2025
Bojangles debuts new support center in North Carolina
June 25, 2025
Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s end partnership
June 24, 2025
It’s the summer of chicken for QSRs
June 24, 2025
Why Rego Restaurant’s CEO is bullish on modular construction, franchisee growth
June 23, 2025
Olive Garden president to retire, sparking C-suite shuffle
June 20, 2025
How Olive Garden’s delivery channel is impacting sales growth
June 20, 2025
Darden considering sale of Bahama Breeze
June 20, 2025
McDonald’s appoints US CIO
June 18, 2025
Portillo’s expands breakfast test
June 17, 2025
Why Golden Corral rebranded its fast casual concept
June 16, 2025
Portillo’s appoints Gene Lee to board
June 16, 2025
Ascent Hospitality appoints technology chief
June 12, 2025
Fuzzy’s to open first full-service restaurant
June 12, 2025
7 Brew hires first supply chain chief
June 12, 2025
Coco Robotics raises $80M in funding to fuel expansion
June 11, 2025
Starbucks cafes are getting more managers
June 11, 2025
Starbucks deploys virtual assistant to improve workflows
June 11, 2025
California Pizza Kitchen adds 3 salads to permanent menu
June 10, 2025
Krispy Kreme sells remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies Holdings for $75M
June 10, 2025
Culver’s revamps chicken sandwiches
June 10, 2025
Texas Roadhouse CFO leaves after 2 years
June 10, 2025
Caribou Coffee opens first standalone Texas unit
June 10, 2025
Taco John’s hires GoTo Foods vet as COO
June 9, 2025
Barrio Burrito Bar surpasses 1,500 franchisee commitments
June 9, 2025
Auntie Anne’s unveils refreshed store design
June 9, 2025
BJ’s Restaurants appoints CEO
June 5, 2025
Grubhub launches multi-store ordering
June 5, 2025
Starbucks revives COO position
June 5, 2025
Hooters of America closes dozens more restaurants
June 5, 2025
Blaze Pizza appoints Starbucks vet as COO
June 5, 2025
Nusr-Et Steakhouse closes all but 2 US restaurants
June 4, 2025
CKE hires former Yum Brands exec as international president
June 4, 2025
Saladworks to expand in North Carolina with 10-unit deal
June 3, 2025
Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes appoints Papa Johns vet as president
June 2, 2025
How tariffs could impact 11 major restaurant companies
May 30, 2025
The restaurant industry’s Q1 2025 winners and losers
May 22, 2025
Smoothie King appoints CFO as president
May 22, 2025
Shake Shack bets on 10 casino locations with PENN Entertainment
May 21, 2025
Independent restaurants urge Congress to exempt service charges from taxes, not just tips
May 20, 2025
Krispy Kreme sued by investors over McDonald’s rollout pause
May 20, 2025
Jack in the Box deploys kiosks at 1,500 restaurants
May 16, 2025
DoorDash, Wing bring drone delivery to Charlotte
May 15, 2025
Uber Eats, OpenTable reservation integration will launch this fall
May 15, 2025
Twin Hospitality Group hires CPK vet as CEO
May 15, 2025
Brinker promotes Aaron White to COO
May 13, 2025
Why Mountain Mike’s doesn’t want to be like every other pizza chain
May 13, 2025
How Potbelly harnessed transformational growth
May 12, 2025
How Noodles & Company beat Chipotle’s Q1 comparable sales
May 8, 2025
Pappas Restaurants to buy On The Border out of bankruptcy
May 8, 2025
Why Dine Brands is going all in on dual-branded restaurants
May 8, 2025
Chipotle hires Taco Bell exec as COO
May 7, 2025
Wonder raises $600M, will nearly double unit count in 2025
May 6, 2025
DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo for $3.9B
May 6, 2025
DoorDash to buy SevenRooms for $1.2B
May 6, 2025
Fat Brands hires Jack in the Box vet as CIO
May 5, 2025
El Pollo Loco will open 500th restaurant this year
May 5, 2025
Consumers expected to spend 7% less on restaurants this summer
May 5, 2025
Wendy’s to deploy drive-thru AI to over 500 restaurants this year
May 2, 2025
McDonald’s to test expanded beverage menu this year
May 1, 2025
McDonald’s US traffic slides due to economic uncertainty
May 1, 2025
Jersey Mike’s hires Charlie Morrison as CEO
April 24, 2025
Nando’s Peri-Peri hires Ruby Tuesday vet as CEO
April 22, 2025
Chipotle is going to Mexico
April 21, 2025
7 Brew opens first walk-thru location in Walmart
April 18, 2025
Sweetgreen COO Rossann Williams resigns
April 18, 2025
Circana: Restaurant traffic stalled in 2024, but diner spending rose 2%
April 18, 2025
Krystal to open first Texas travel center location
April 16, 2025
NRA: Consumers want more takeout, but lack the cash
April 16, 2025
57-unit Burger King operator goes bankrupt
April 16, 2025
Donatos Pizza drops DoorDash’s AI ordering system for Revmo AI
April 14, 2025
Tillster: 61% of users want more restaurant kiosks
April 14, 2025
Portillo’s to break into breakfast with pilot
April 11, 2025
Ascent Hospitality promotes Blain Shortreed to COO
April 10, 2025
9 of the biggest restaurant CEO hires of Q1
April 9, 2025
Why First Watch takes 18 months to develop seasonal menus
April 7, 2025
Solo dining is on the rise, report finds
April 3, 2025
Church’s Texas Chicken to open 900 more international units
April 3, 2025
P.F. Chang’s promotes COO Brad Hill to CEO
April 2, 2025
Domino’s teams with DoorDash, ditches Uber Eats exclusivity
April 2, 2025
PJ’s Coffee parent company CEO to retire
April 1, 2025
Hooters of America sells itself, files Chapter 11
April 1, 2025
Bojangles appoints former KFC exec as chief legal officer
March 31, 2025
Uber, OpenTable join forces to offer dining, transportation benefits
March 31, 2025
Twin Peaks CEO resigns
March 31, 2025
Dutch Bros plans to build 1K shops within 5 years
March 28, 2025
Rego Restaurant hires CEO
March 27, 2025
Panera Brands hires permanent CEO
March 26, 2025
Emerging Mexican fast casual chain plots 110-unit expansion
March 26, 2025
TGI Fridays CEO says the brand is ready to grow again post-bankruptcy
March 25, 2025
Whataburger hires former McDonald’s exec as chief development officer
March 25, 2025
Zaxbys adds AI cameras to drive-thru
March 24, 2025
The Cheesecake Factory overhauls menu
March 24, 2025
Darden pilots Uber Eats delivery at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
March 20, 2025
International Dairy Queen taps former Domino’s exec as COO
March 18, 2025
Church’s Texas Chicken CEO: Chain’s future is defined by franchising, unit growth
March 18, 2025
Corner Bakery invests over $6M in cafe remodels, other brand improvements
March 18, 2025
Tracking the same-store sales of 21 major restaurant chains
March 17, 2025
Qdoba’s development pipeline surpasses 500 units
March 13, 2025
Tony Roma’s future will be embedded with AI, robotics
March 13, 2025
Flynn Group surpasses 1K Pizza Hut units with latest acquisition
March 12, 2025
The 6 biggest casual chain bankruptcies since the COVID-19 pandemic
March 12, 2025
Domino’s promotes long-time exec to COO, US president
March 11, 2025
Walk-On’s redesigns menu, adds new cocktails
March 10, 2025
Noodles & Company to roll out 9 new dishes next week
March 7, 2025
Carl’s Jr parent appoints Joe Guith as CEO
March 6, 2025
On the Border is the latest casual chain to file for Chapter 11
March 6, 2025
Craveworthy Brands becomes managing partner in Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken
March 4, 2025
A&W promotes COO to CEO post
March 4, 2025
Caribou Coffee appoints CFO as interim CEO
March 4, 2025
How Tom’s Watch Bar offers guests ‘the best seat in the house’
March 3, 2025
Grubhub lays off 500 employees
Feb. 28, 2025
Del Taco closes 18 Colorado stores
Feb. 28, 2025
Red Robin may close about 70 restaurants in 5 years
Feb. 27, 2025
Franchisees sue Hurricane Grill & Wings over mismanagement of marketing funds
Feb. 26, 2025
Dave’s Hot Chicken debuts catering program
Feb. 25, 2025
Uber Eats vs. DoorDash: Inside the legal battle between ‘two titans’ of delivery
Feb. 25, 2025
Golden Corral reinvents its fast casual spinoff
Feb. 25, 2025
Denny’s adds surcharge to meals with eggs
Feb. 25, 2025
Jack in the Box CEO resigns
Feb. 24, 2025
Domino’s expects third-party delivery to be $1B sales driver
Feb. 24, 2025
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf hires Taco Bell vet as president, head of Americas
Feb. 21, 2025
Bloomin’ Brands lays off 100 corporate employees
Feb. 21, 2025
Church’s Texas Chicken appoints CEO
Feb. 21, 2025
Shake Shack to open kitchen innovation lab in Atlanta this year
Feb. 20, 2025
What’s behind Potbelly’s unit growth momentum
Feb. 19, 2025
Dine Brands opens first US dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant
Feb. 19, 2025
Torchy’s Tacos hires GoTo Foods vet as CEO
Feb. 19, 2025
Uber sues DoorDash over alleged anti-competitive practices
Feb. 18, 2025
Wendy’s hits the gas on drive-thru AI, digital menu boards and kiosks
Feb. 13, 2025
Wendy’s will expand chicken, beverages and value in 2025
Feb. 13, 2025
Denny’s to increase store closures
Feb. 12, 2025
From vending machines to airports: How CPK is reaching more diners
Feb. 12, 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe hires Baskin-Robbins vet as COO
Feb. 11, 2025
NRA: 95% of restaurant operators say diners are more value-conscious
Feb. 10, 2025
Panera Bread hires Dunkin’ vet as CIO
Feb. 7, 2025
One-third of independent restaurants expect sales declines from tariffs
Feb. 7, 2025
NRA: Traditional restaurant sales will surpass $1.1 trillion in 2025
Feb. 6, 2025
Chipotle’s LTOs drove 7% same-store sales bump in 2024
Feb. 5, 2025
Waffle House adds 50-cent surcharge due to egg shortage
Feb. 4, 2025
McDonald’s sales are still sluggish 3 months after E. coli outbreak
Feb. 4, 2025
Dine Brands cuts 9% of corporate workforce
Feb. 3, 2025
Chili’s prioritizes 200 stores for redesign
Jan. 30, 2025
Most customers prefer ordering delivery directly from restaurants
Jan. 30, 2025
How Chili’s boosted comparable sales by 31%
Jan. 30, 2025
What’s driving Twin Peaks’ growth and $5M AUVs
Jan. 30, 2025
Cooper’s Hawk appoints 3 C-suite execs, preps for fast growth
Jan. 29, 2025
Sun Holdings acquires Uncle Julio’s
Jan. 28, 2025
Taco Bell names North America president
Jan. 27, 2025
How Yogurtland’s shift to digital powered 3 years of growth
Jan. 23, 2025
Smoothie King targets 100 openings in 2025
Jan. 22, 2025
Restaurant spending to increase slightly in 2025: Fitch
Jan. 21, 2025
Why quality may trump price in 2025’s restaurant value battle
Jan. 17, 2025
Twin Hospitality Group expects to go public on Jan. 30
Jan. 17, 2025
Shake Shack’s CFO talks 1,500-unit goal, drive-thru and restaurant optimization
Jan. 17, 2025
QSR traffic turns positive in Q4, report shows
Jan. 16, 2025
Panera hires marketing, culinary executives
Jan. 14, 2025
Portillo’s tests computer vision to boost drive-thru times
Jan. 14, 2025
How Shake Shack plans to triple its unit count
Jan. 14, 2025
McDonald’s to shutter 3 CosMc’s, open 2 more
Jan. 10, 2025
Shake Shack appoints chief information and technology officer
Jan. 10, 2025
Private equity firm buys majority stake in Rita’s Italian Ice
Jan. 9, 2025
CPK adds virtual brand to menu
Jan. 9, 2025
Krispy Kreme promotes 4 executives as part of expansion push
Jan. 9, 2025
Bloomin’ appoints EVP, president of Outback Steakhouse
Jan. 9, 2025
How Paris Baguette is bringing back the neighborhood bakery
Jan. 8, 2025
White Castle names president
Jan. 7, 2025
Panera Brands CEO resigns
Jan. 7, 2025
8 restaurant trends to watch in 2025
Jan. 7, 2025
Noodles & Company warned of Nasdaq delisting
Jan. 2, 2025
World of Beer emerges from bankruptcy
Jan. 2, 2025
Restaurant gift card sales up 17% during Thanksgiving weekend: report
Dec. 20, 2024
These restaurants closed hundreds of stores in 2024
Dec. 19, 2024
Inside KFC’s tech-centric concept
Dec. 19, 2024
Grubhub to pay $25M in FTC settlement
Dec. 18, 2024
The restaurant industry’s top 3 winners and losers of 2024
Dec. 17, 2024
Dutch Bros names Lululemon exec as chief tech officer
Dec. 17, 2024
Why activist investors will keep targeting restaurants in 2025
Dec. 16, 2024
Nearly half of independent restaurants couldn’t pay rent in November: report
Dec. 16, 2024
The 10 biggest M&A restaurant deals of 2024
Dec. 12, 2024
Krispy Kreme online ordering disrupted by cyberattack
Dec. 11, 2024
Grubhub now delivers to over 2K Hilton hotels
Dec. 11, 2024
Taking flight: Why more restaurant chains are catering to travelers
Dec. 11, 2024
SPB Hospitality sells brewery, specialty brands
Dec. 11, 2024
7 Brew hires KFC vet as first CMO
Dec. 11, 2024
Yelp enhances platform with more personalized home feeds
Dec. 10, 2024
An inside look at Taco Bell’s beverage concept
Dec. 10, 2024
Jollibee courts Gen Z with new premium drinks
Dec. 6, 2024
Chipotle raises menu prices by 2%
Dec. 5, 2024
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe on path to reach 200 locations
Dec. 4, 2024
Portillo’s names Jack in the Box exec as COO
Dec. 3, 2024
Maggiano’s appoints KFC exec to marketing role
Dec. 2, 2024
Jack in the Box eliminates COO position
Nov. 27, 2024
Over a third of consumers plan to order takeout, delivery for Thanksgiving
Nov. 26, 2024
Subway CEO John Chidsey to retire
Nov. 26, 2024
Are customers tipping more? Here’s what the data says.
Nov. 25, 2024
Portillo’s CMO named CEO at Giordano’s pizza chain
Nov. 22, 2024
McDonald’s to launch value platform in January
Nov. 22, 2024
Maggiano’s is just getting started with menu updates, remodels
Nov. 21, 2024
Perkins signs 10-unit agreement for fast casual concept
Nov. 21, 2024
Chipotle reaches 1K Chipotlane milestone
Nov. 20, 2024
Smoothie King hires Red Robin exec as CIO
Nov. 20, 2024
GoTo Foods names former IHOP exec as chief commercial officer
Nov. 19, 2024
Jersey Mike’s sells majority stake to Blackstone
Nov. 19, 2024
McDonald’s invests $100M to help franchisees recover from E. coli outbreak
Nov. 18, 2024
Chains struggle to stand out amid ‘noise’ of value wars
Nov. 18, 2024
Bojangles to install ordering kiosks across its system
Nov. 15, 2024
Subway’s newest design focuses on improving the dining room experience
Nov. 14, 2024
Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M
Nov. 13, 2024
Red Lobster brings back old favorites, new items in menu remake
Nov. 12, 2024
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux signs first franchise deal to build smaller restaurants
Nov. 12, 2024
What restaurants, suppliers can learn from McDonald’s E.coli outbreak
Nov. 12, 2024
Chipotle names Scott Boatwright permanent CEO
Nov. 11, 2024
Sweetgreen to launch points-based loyalty program
Nov. 11, 2024
How QSR pizza chains are competing on value
Nov. 7, 2024
Walk-On’s to open first corporate stores since 2016
Nov. 7, 2024
Buca di Beppo to be sold to stalking horse bidder for $27M
Nov. 6, 2024
Popeyes didn’t focus on value in Q3 and paid for it
Nov. 6, 2024
Burger King’s LTOs met with stiff competition in Q3
Nov. 5, 2024
Tropical Smoothie Cafe appoints new CEO
Nov. 4, 2024
El Pollo Loco ramps up remodel efforts with low-cost design
Nov. 4, 2024
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak now tied to 90 illnesses
Oct. 31, 2024
Wendy’s to close 140 poor-performing restaurants in Q4
Oct. 31, 2024
Fast casual chains steam ahead with expansion as other sectors pull back
Oct. 31, 2024
With E. coli outbreak contained, McDonald’s focuses on next steps
Oct. 30, 2024
Chipotle remains focused on core strategy, efficiency improvements, interim CEO says
Oct. 30, 2024
McDonald’s US comp sales turn positive in Q3
Oct. 29, 2024
McDonald’s to return Quarter Pounders to menu this week
Oct. 28, 2024
3 ways Denny’s is boosting the digital guest experience
Oct. 28, 2024
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak has sickened 75 people
Oct. 25, 2024
Lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of negligence over E. coli outbreak
Oct. 25, 2024
Qdoba hires Applebee’s exec as COO
Oct. 24, 2024
McDonald’s grilled by senators on price increases
Oct. 24, 2024
Starbucks’ US sales down as traffic nosedives
Oct. 23, 2024
McDonald’s takes Quarter Pounders off the menu at a fifth of restaurants after E. coli outbreak
Oct. 23, 2024
Denny’s to shutter 150 underperforming stores
Oct. 23, 2024
Red Lobster hires Yum Brands vet as CFO
Oct. 23, 2024
Shari’s closes remaining Oregon restaurants
Oct. 22, 2024
Chipotle’s latest automation tool to help with hiring, recruitment
Oct. 22, 2024
Chick-fil-A is tops for reputation, new report shows
Oct. 22, 2024
Jollibee launches first loyalty program
Oct. 22, 2024
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop names new president, COO
Oct. 21, 2024
Grubhub boosts delivery access with Amazon Key partnership
Oct. 21, 2024
FTC issues $1.3M judgment over coffee chain’s violations of the Franchise Rule
Oct. 18, 2024
Richtech Robotics to open 20 more automated restaurants inside Walmart stores
Oct. 18, 2024
Chick-fil-A to open first Singapore restaurant, enter Asia in 2025
Oct. 17, 2024
Dickey’s enhances menu with Southern-inspired fare
Oct. 16, 2024
Togo’s appoints CFO to CEO position
Oct. 16, 2024
Chipotle makes minority investment in Mediterranean fast casual concept
Oct. 15, 2024
How Rusty Taco’s president is plotting sustainable growth
Oct. 9, 2024
Noodles & Company brings new flavors to menu with 3 dishes
Oct. 9, 2024
Did McDonald’s $5 Value Meal bring customers back? Here’s what the data shows.
Oct. 8, 2024
Woworks opens first Barberitos redesign in Florida
Oct. 3, 2024
Panera undertakes more corporate layoffs
Oct. 2, 2024
Subway has signed commitments for 10K restaurants globally
Oct. 2, 2024
Dickey’s to cease expanding non-barbecue brands
Oct. 1, 2024
Sweetgreen opens first restaurant in Carolinas
Sept. 30, 2024
Restaurant comp sales recovering in September, report shows
Sept. 27, 2024
IHOP president Jay Johns to retire
Sept. 26, 2024
EYM Pizza to sell 127 Pizza Hut units
Sept. 26, 2024
DoorDash’s commerce platform includes AI phone ordering
Sept. 25, 2024
Handel’s Ice Cream scoops up Wetzel’s Pretzels exec as CMO
Sept. 25, 2024
Denny’s appoints Christopher Bode as COO, president
Sept. 23, 2024
Why consumers, not restaurants, are dictating value
Sept. 18, 2024
BurgerFi declares bankruptcy
Sept. 11, 2024
Thrive Restaurant Group buys Modern Market Eatery
Sept. 6, 2024
Court approves Red Lobster’s restructuring, buyout plan
Sept. 6, 2024
Topgolf will be spun off by its parent company
Sept. 5, 2024
Chick-fil-A plots major expansion in Michigan
Sept. 5, 2024
First Watch appoints CIO
Sept. 4, 2024
Playa Bowls acquired by Sycamore Partners
Sept. 4, 2024
QSRs made 2024 the summer of value
Sept. 3, 2024
How Taco John’s CEO is developing a people-first culture
Sept. 3, 2024
Investor sues Starbucks, alleging ‘false and misleading statements’
Aug. 30, 2024
Chipotle moves up CFO start date
Aug. 29, 2024
Black Bear Diner appoints P.F. Chang’s vet as COO
Aug. 29, 2024
BJ’s Restaurants CEO, president Gregory Levin steps down
Aug. 28, 2024
Shake Shack to shutter 9 underperforming units
Aug. 28, 2024
How Subway developed its latest snackable menu items
Aug. 28, 2024
Checkers & Rally’s names CEO, president
Aug. 28, 2024
Uber expands robotic delivery
Aug. 27, 2024
How Red Robin’s loyalty revamp helped drive same-store sales growth
Aug. 27, 2024
Red Lobster gets another CEO
Aug. 26, 2024
Pennsylvania restaurant must pay $1.3M in back wages, withheld tips
Aug. 23, 2024
Red Robin reports highest guest satisfaction in nearly a decade
Aug. 23, 2024
BurgerFi hires chief restructuring officer
Aug. 23, 2024
Tony Roma’s names permanent CEO
Aug. 22, 2024
Burger King offers 25% off food orders to Walmart+ members
Aug. 22, 2024
Grubhub adds 60 schools to campus dining program
Aug. 21, 2024
How Newk’s will help FSC Franchise Co. become a billion-dollar platform
Aug. 21, 2024
Panera bakes up new pastries, sweets
Aug. 21, 2024
Home Run Dugout secures $22.5M, plans expansion
Aug. 20, 2024
BurgerFi might go bankrupt
Aug. 19, 2024
Shake Shack will use robots to deliver orders in Los Angeles
Aug. 14, 2024
Chipotle appoints Scott Boatwright as interim CEO
Aug. 13, 2024
Starbucks names Brian Niccol as its CEO
Aug. 13, 2024
Sweetgreen automated kitchen concept improves retention, margins
Aug. 12, 2024
Potbelly boosts value scores with $7.99 Skinny Combo
Aug. 12, 2024
Dessert concepts are seeing record growth. But are they just a fad?
Aug. 12, 2024
Hostmore, TGI Fridays deal delayed
Aug. 9, 2024
Noodles & Company to add 3 new menu items in October
Aug. 8, 2024
Restaurant industry to grow 0.5% in 2024, IFMA says
Aug. 8, 2024
Papa Johns wants to improve its value perception
Aug. 8, 2024
How Outback is planning to turn around same-store sales declines
Aug. 7, 2024
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s first CEO has big plans for the brand
Aug. 6, 2024
Church’s Texas Chicken rolls out loyalty program
Aug. 6, 2024
Buca di Beppo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, facilitates sale
Aug. 5, 2024
World of Beer among latest casual chains to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Aug. 5, 2024
Chili’s deploys Ziosk pay-at-table tech
Aug. 5, 2024
Shake Shack’s drive-thru times are way too long, CEO says
Aug. 2, 2024
Denny’s ramps up value with relaunch of popular menu
Aug. 2, 2024
Rubio’s accepts $40M sale bid
Aug. 1, 2024
Papa Johns appoints former Wendy’s chief as CEO
Aug. 1, 2024
Batbox secures $7.3M financing, plots US expansion
July 31, 2024
Taco Bell to deploy drive-thru voice AI to hundreds of US locations
July 31, 2024
McDonald’s pilots a ‘more satiating burger’
July 30, 2024
McDonald’s posts first decline in US comp sales since 2020
July 29, 2024
Sonic Drive-In smashes up burger menu
July 29, 2024
What drove Texas Roadhouse’s 9% same-store comps
July 26, 2024
Marco’s opens first location with new digital-focused design
July 25, 2024
Red Lobster expects positive net income by fiscal 2026
July 25, 2024
Zaxbys creates e-commerce division, adds chief digital officer
July 24, 2024
Pizza Hut franchisee declares bankruptcy
July 23, 2024
Red Lobster to be acquired by stalking horse bidder
July 23, 2024
How chains are competing in the 2024 value wars
July 22, 2024
Krispy Kreme sells majority stake in Insomnia Cookies for $127M
July 22, 2024
Sizzler upgrades burger menu
July 19, 2024
Perkins enters value wars with breakfast trios
July 19, 2024
Panera Bread spices up sandwich menu
July 18, 2024
Darden to buy Chuy’s for more than $600M
July 17, 2024
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s launches SoundHound’s automated phone ordering system
July 17, 2024
Award-winning chef, IRC co-founder Naomi Pomeroy dies
July 16, 2024
Value offerings drove traffic boosts at major chains
July 16, 2024
The biggest restaurant bankruptcies so far this year
July 15, 2024
Potbelly opens shop inside the Pentagon
July 12, 2024
Mr Gatti’s Pizza to open 92 units inside Walmart
July 12, 2024
Del Taco unveils $2 value menu
July 11, 2024
Mod Pizza acquired by Elite Restaurant Group
July 10, 2024
Maggiano’s looks to boost traffic with new cocktail menu, ingredients revamp
July 10, 2024
An inside look at Potbelly’s small-format restaurant
July 10, 2024
Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung to retire after two decades at chain
July 10, 2024
Subway launches 3 new sandwiches in latest menu update
July 9, 2024
How Perkins’ multifaceted refresh aims to accelerate growth
July 8, 2024
Fat Brands hires financial expert to help deleverage balance sheet
July 2, 2024
Hard Rock appoints cafe division president
July 1, 2024
Panera cooks up new breakfast menu
June 27, 2024
Cracker Barrel begins menu transformation with 14-store test
June 26, 2024
Arby’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
June 26, 2024
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SPB Hospitality completes merger with Krystal Restaurants
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Chipotle’s same-store sales rise 10.9% as traffic turns positive
April 26, 2023
Caribou Coffee is adding 300 domestic franchised units
April 25, 2023
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and Bar to double store count with 100-unit pipeline
April 25, 2023
Toast adds reservation, waitlist management product
April 25, 2023
Subway boasts 11.7% same-store sales growth in North America
April 24, 2023
Sweetgreen launches two-tiered loyalty program nationwide
April 24, 2023
KFC US hires Coca-Cola exec as CFO
April 21, 2023
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April 21, 2023
Uber Eats, Cartken bring autonomous delivery robots to Virginia
April 20, 2023
Nathan’s Famous partners with Nextbite to expand virtual brand portfolio
April 19, 2023
Study: 47% of consumers not comfortable using QR codes in restaurants
April 19, 2023
Sweetgreen highlights low-carbon menu items with latest collection
April 18, 2023
Yum completes exit of Russia with sale of KFC units
April 18, 2023
Independent restaurant hiring reaches 6-month high
April 17, 2023
McDonald’s tweaks its iconic burgers
April 17, 2023
Subway transfers 230 restaurants to 5 multi-unit owners
April 17, 2023
Inspire appoints brand presidents across 3 restaurant chains
April 13, 2023
Fiesta Restaurant Group makes interim CEO permanent
April 13, 2023
Restaurant menu prices outpaced grocery prices in March
April 13, 2023
Starbucks appoints litigator to general counsel
April 13, 2023
Carrols Restaurant Group hires Toys ‘R’ Us vet as CEO
April 13, 2023
Square integrates with OpenTable, Facebook to enhance products
April 12, 2023
Wetzel’s Pretzels gears up to open streetside concept
April 12, 2023
Freddy’s latest restaurant design features drive-thru, mobile pickup window
April 12, 2023
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April 10, 2023
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April 7, 2023
Smoothie King expands menu with bowls
April 4, 2023
Dine Brands hires chief people officer
April 4, 2023
El Pollo Loco rolls out updated, tier-based rewards program
April 4, 2023
Noodles & Company adds daily perks to rewards program
April 3, 2023
Firehouse Subs CEO retires
March 31, 2023
Panera’s latest innovation uses Alexa ordering capabilities
March 29, 2023
IHOP to serve biggest menu revision to date
March 29, 2023
Jinya Ramen Bar to grow from 52 units to 200-plus in 10 years
March 29, 2023
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March 29, 2023
QSRs expect 51% of tasks will be automated by 2025
March 29, 2023
Main Squeeze Juice Co. acquires I Love Juice Bar
March 28, 2023
Uber Eats adds virtual restaurant program to offer turnkey delivery-only concepts
March 28, 2023
Uber Eats will deliver concessions to seats at Yankee Stadium
March 27, 2023
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill acquired by private equity firm
March 27, 2023
OpenTable partners with ChatGPT
March 27, 2023
Fogo de Chão says plant-based fare, cocktail lounges attract young diners
March 24, 2023
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March 23, 2023
True Food Kitchen appoints Lazy Dog exec as CEO
March 23, 2023
Breakfast eateries embrace delivery, technology
March 22, 2023
Papa Johns CFO resigns
March 22, 2023
Habit Burger promotes Shannon Hennessy to CEO
March 21, 2023
Pretzelmaker opens first drive-thru
March 21, 2023
Rise and shine: Why breakfast chains are booming
March 21, 2023
DoorDash adds cash payment option to Drive product
March 21, 2023
McDonald’s franchisee declares bankruptcy following rape lawsuit
March 20, 2023
Chick-fil-A to roll out updates to rewards program in April
March 17, 2023
CKE names former Papa Johns COO as CEO
March 17, 2023
Steele Brands’ 250-unit pipeline will take it nationwide
March 17, 2023
Subway brings back Footlong Pass subscription
March 17, 2023
Popeyes franchisee files for bankruptcy following founder’s death
March 16, 2023
Nextbite, IHOP launch TenderFix virtual brand
March 16, 2023
Denny’s serves up AR experience with new menu overhaul
March 15, 2023
Hawaiian Bros signs first multi-unit franchise deal for 75 units
March 15, 2023
Chipotle’s chief development officer departs
March 13, 2023
Grubhub CEO Adam DeWitt resigns
March 13, 2023
Church’s Texas Chicken hires Burger King vet as US COO
March 13, 2023
Potbelly secures first refranchising agreement
March 13, 2023
Second major Burger King franchisee declares bankruptcy
March 9, 2023
Church’s Texas Chicken adds global CMO amid new leadership push
March 7, 2023
Uber Eats officially partners with first US airport
March 7, 2023
How Applebee’s new president plans to revive franchisee development
March 7, 2023
Sweetgreen launches catering as workers return to offices
March 7, 2023
Fat Brands CEO to resign, citing federal investigation
March 6, 2023
Restaurant unit counts up 18K compared to 2020
March 6, 2023
Bonchon to double US presence within 5 years
March 3, 2023
How Wetzel’s Pretzels built a pipeline to reach 400 units this year
March 1, 2023
Tijuana Flats halves franchise fee, targets 50 openings by 2025
March 1, 2023
IHOP to add third virtual brand
March 1, 2023
Chicken Salad Chick targets 35 openings in 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Church’s Texas Chicken hires Inspire Brands vet as CFO
Feb. 27, 2023
Chipotle adding TikTok viral fajita quesadilla to digital menu
Feb. 27, 2023
Rush Bowls to triple store count with 100-unit pipeline
Feb. 24, 2023
Wingstop’s traffic growth buoyed by 60% digital mix
Feb. 23, 2023
Kiwibot secures $10M in financing to support growth
Feb. 22, 2023
Shake Shack serves up fine dining experience with White Truffle Menu
Feb. 22, 2023
DoorDash’s latest tool allows merchants to download sales data
Feb. 22, 2023
Papa Johns names chief corporate affairs officer
Feb. 21, 2023
Why 2023 isn’t the best time for restaurants to go public
Feb. 21, 2023
Subway to install EV charging stations at select stores
Feb. 21, 2023
Norms appoints CKE vet as CEO, president
Feb. 17, 2023
DoorDash shifts C-suite as COO retires
Feb. 17, 2023
How Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe grew from a craving to an expanding chain
Feb. 17, 2023
Toast buys Delphi Display Systems adding to QSR product suite
Feb. 16, 2023
Chick-fil-A opens free space for food delivery workers in NYC through mid-April
Feb. 16, 2023
Grocery inflation continues to decline in January, but still outpaces menu prices
Feb. 15, 2023
Restaurant Brands International promotes Joshua Kobza to CEO
Feb. 14, 2023
63% of consumers plan to order from a restaurant on Valentine’s Day
Feb. 13, 2023
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice plans to triple its units through franchising
Feb. 10, 2023
Papa Johns COO resigns
Feb. 10, 2023
Chick-fil-A pilots first chicken-free sandwich
Feb. 9, 2023
Grubhub to add 3 features to Direct platform
Feb. 9, 2023
How Chipotle’s focus on training, internal promotions drove record employee retention
Feb. 8, 2023
Chipotle will enhance digital service with automated makelines, gamified rewards
Feb. 8, 2023
Fat Brands opened a record number of stores in 2022
Feb. 7, 2023
Domino’s adds loaded tater tots to menu
Feb. 6, 2023
Cava files confidential IPO
Feb. 6, 2023
Franchise spotlight: How Shuckin’ Shack grew from a dive bar to a budding chain
Feb. 2, 2023
How Chowly’s Koala buy will broaden online ordering access for SMBs
Feb. 2, 2023
Red Robin hires CPK vet as VP of culinary
Feb. 2, 2023
Chowly makes first acquisition with Koala buy
Feb. 1, 2023
Crisp & Green signs its largest franchise deal yet for 40 units
Feb. 1, 2023
Flytrex, drone partner receive critical FAA approval for expansion
Jan. 31, 2023
While chains seek multi-unit franchisees, small operators have room to grow in 2023
Jan. 30, 2023
Earnings instability has led to fewer restaurant lenders
Jan. 30, 2023
Nothing Bundt Cakes appoints Starbucks exec as chief development officer
Jan. 27, 2023
Chick-fil-A to open second Little Blue Menu location
Jan. 27, 2023
Mod tries expanding beyond pizza with wings test
Jan. 26, 2023
Uber Eats adds customer data privacy feature
Jan. 26, 2023
Sprinkles bakes up plan to sign 100 franchised units
Jan. 24, 2023
Report: QSR traffic down 4.2% in Q4
Jan. 23, 2023
Chili’s closes off-premise test unit 2 months after opening
Jan. 19, 2023
Grubhub adds emergency assistance features to driver app
Jan. 19, 2023
How Bartaco eliminated wait staff roles to boost wages
Jan. 18, 2023
Franchise spotlight: Teriyaki Madness to double openings in 2023
Jan. 18, 2023
Jollibee debuts double drive-thru in US
Jan. 17, 2023
Wienerschnitzel launches franchisee incentive program
Jan. 17, 2023
Wendy’s eliminates chief commercial officer role as part of corporate restructure
Jan. 13, 2023
Franchise spotlight: Toppers Pizza expects to surpass 100 units in 3 years
Jan. 12, 2023
Portillo’s drive-thrus go cashless to avoid robberies
Jan. 11, 2023
Shake Shack expects to open up to 70 units in 2023
Jan. 11, 2023
Del Taco expands Presto partnership, bringing voice AI to drive-thrus
Jan. 10, 2023
Why CEC Entertainment is extending Peter Piper brand with fast casual concept
Jan. 9, 2023
Panera expands sandwich line with toasted baguettes
Jan. 6, 2023
Texas Roadhouse CFO retires
Jan. 6, 2023
Focus Brands to open over 50 multi-branded units this year
Jan. 5, 2023
5 trends that will shape the restaurant industry in 2023
Jan. 5, 2023
Applebee’s president John Cywinski resigns
Jan. 5, 2023
Blaze Pizza appoints Beto Guajardo as president, CEO
Jan. 4, 2023
Grubhub to pay $3.5M settlement in DC following allegations of hidden fees
Jan. 4, 2023
The 10 biggest restaurant deals of 2022
Jan. 3, 2023
Carrols Restaurant Group CEO unexpectedly dies
Jan. 3, 2023
Distressed deals, QSR buys may drive 2023 restaurant M&A
Jan. 3, 2023
Starbucks to update rewards program in February
Dec. 30, 2022
Franchise spotlight: How various brands are accelerating growth
Dec. 22, 2022
BTIG: Papa Johns’ value menu attracting new base of customers
Dec. 22, 2022
Jack in the Box signs largest deal since relaunching franchising
Dec. 21, 2022
Franchise spotlight: Dog Haus to more than triple store count with 100-unit pipeline
Dec. 21, 2022
Report: 92% of franchisees concerned by environment, climate change
Dec. 16, 2022
ChowNow lays off 10% of staff
Dec. 15, 2022
Uber Eats, Cartken debut autonomous robot delivery in Miami area
Dec. 15, 2022
Saladworks opens 2 units in Kitchen United Mix Food Halls
Dec. 14, 2022
Nathan’s Famous offers 50% off franchise fee for store conversions
Dec. 14, 2022
Jack in the Box CFO to resign
Dec. 13, 2022
Kiwibot launches first autonomous campus partnership at Loyola Marymount
Dec. 12, 2022
Franchise spotlight: Eggs Up Grill leans into hot breakfast segment, accelerates growth
Dec. 12, 2022
Grubhub, Kiwibot to roll out robotic delivery at colleges
Dec. 9, 2022
Krispy Kreme appoints Mars exec as CFO
Dec. 9, 2022
Fiesta Restaurant Group CEO resigns, interim named
Dec. 9, 2022
A&W shifts focus toward non-traditional development
Dec. 8, 2022
MarginEdge secures $45M in capital
Dec. 8, 2022
Pret A Manger franchisee to develop 40 units in California
Dec. 7, 2022
Franchise spotlight: How Wings & Rings found new direction after rebrand
Dec. 7, 2022
Potbelly accelerates franchise momentum with 25 new units
Dec. 6, 2022
Uber, Chicago agree to $10M settlement in commission fee and advertising investigation
Dec. 6, 2022
Bertucci’s declares bankruptcy for second time
Dec. 6, 2022
Little Caesars’ delivery, digital channels spark new development opportunities
Dec. 6, 2022
Dine Brands to buy Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80M
Dec. 5, 2022
Mod Pizza extends benefits to include tuition-free degrees
Dec. 1, 2022
DoorDash’s expansion beyond the US will come with challenges
Dec. 1, 2022
Fat Brands opens first tri-branded restaurant in California
Nov. 30, 2022
How new verticals boost DoorDash’s momentum
Nov. 30, 2022
DoorDash lays off 1,250 employees
Nov. 30, 2022
How DoorDash became the dominant US food delivery company
Nov. 29, 2022
Franchise spotlight: Berkeley-based Grégoire cooks up growth plans
Nov. 28, 2022
Drive-thru expansion is riddled with challenges, but restaurants reap the rewards
Nov. 23, 2022
These 14 restaurant chains hired new CEOs in 2022
Nov. 23, 2022
How a second drive-thru lane boosted sales for an A&W franchisee
Nov. 23, 2022
Franchise spotlight: Freddy’s targets 1K units with help of existing franchisees
Nov. 22, 2022
Domino’s will deploy over 800 electric vehicles to enhance delivery fleet
Nov. 21, 2022
Le Pain Quotidien, The Little Beet, Table By Little Beet combine to form Convive Brands
Nov. 21, 2022
Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future
Nov. 21, 2022
Yogurtland plans to double footprint by 2028
Nov. 18, 2022
DoorDash becomes WeWork’s exclusive delivery partner
Nov. 18, 2022
Quiznos to boost Arizona presence with multi-unit franchise deal
Nov. 17, 2022
Want a drive-thru? Make sure your menu is ready
Nov. 17, 2022
Panera whips up milkshakes in menu test
Nov. 17, 2022
PepsiCo adds ghost kitchen capabilities for foodservice partners
Nov. 17, 2022
Caribou Coffee opening first US franchised unit
Nov. 16, 2022
Chipotle’s 500th Chipotlane opens in Kentucky
Nov. 16, 2022
As chains expand drive-thrus, speed of service becomes paramount
Nov. 16, 2022
How 6 restaurant giants are hiking menu prices
Nov. 15, 2022
Drive-thru drag: Construction delays, rising costs slow development
Nov. 15, 2022
DoorDash enhances driver safety
Nov. 14, 2022
Subway plots growth through automated vending fridges
Nov. 14, 2022
Uber Eats adds holiday purchasing features
Nov. 14, 2022
Report: Deals, promotions aren’t driving QSR traffic
Nov. 11, 2022
5 QSR CEOs dish on inflation
Nov. 10, 2022
DC voters eliminate tipped minimum wage
Nov. 9, 2022
Panera opens first updated urban store format in NYC
Nov. 8, 2022
Franchise spotlight: TaKorean turns food truck concept into burgeoning franchise
Nov. 7, 2022
Sweetgreen enters dessert category
Nov. 7, 2022
DoorDash offers operators access to discounted benefits
Nov. 7, 2022
Chili’s launches its first delivery, takeout-only restaurant
Nov. 4, 2022
Jack in the Box to sell company-owned Del Tacos to franchisees
Nov. 3, 2022
How bad is restaurant inflation? Here’s what the data shows.
Nov. 3, 2022
MTY Food Group buys Wetzel’s Pretzels for $207M
Nov. 2, 2022
Hooters, Chase Elliott rev up off-premise with virtual brand
Nov. 1, 2022
Tijuana Flats names Burger King vet as CEO
Nov. 1, 2022
Red Robin appoints CFO, chief legal officer
Nov. 1, 2022
Franchise spotlight: 810 Billiards & Bowling creates upscale eatertainment
Oct. 31, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens first double drive-thru
Oct. 28, 2022
Report: 47% of Americans tip 20% at dine-in restaurants
Oct. 27, 2022
Report: NYC restaurants with outdoor dining recovered sales faster
Oct. 26, 2022
Brinker names chief people officer, chief digital officer
Oct. 26, 2022
Chipotle’s menu price hikes haven’t fazed high-income households
Oct. 26, 2022
Yum Brands sells Russian KFC units, exits country
Oct. 25, 2022
Yelp adds searchable ‘veteran-owned’ tag for businesses
Oct. 25, 2022
Report: Full-service chains surpass pre-pandemic sales
Oct. 24, 2022
Franchise spotlight: Modern Market Eatery is ready to become a national brand
Oct. 24, 2022
ASAP looks to take bite out of NYC delivery market
Oct. 20, 2022
RoboBurger secures $10M investment to support growth
Oct. 20, 2022
Jack in the Box opens first off-premise-only restaurant
Oct. 19, 2022
Taco Bell franchisee adding EV charging stations to 120 units
Oct. 19, 2022
Pizza Hut adds menu category with Melts
Oct. 18, 2022
DoorDash launches in-stadium ordering with Golden State Warriors
Oct. 18, 2022
3 KFC US execs to retire due to inflation impacts
Oct. 17, 2022
Franchise spotlight: Pizzeria Uno checks into hotels
Oct. 17, 2022
Domino’s to raise pricing on carryout Mix & Match Deal
Oct. 13, 2022
Why companies like Fat Brands, BBQ Holdings are co-branding units to scale up
Oct. 13, 2022
Grubhub, Starship deploy delivery bots across 5 college campuses
Oct. 12, 2022
Fat Brands opens first co-branded Johnny Rockets, Hurricane Wings restaurant
Oct. 11, 2022
Puttshack raises $150M in capital to support rapid US growth
Oct. 11, 2022
Franchise spotlight: District Taco to bring its Yucatan flavors beyond DC
Oct. 10, 2022
Smokey Bones’ virtual brands website includes 2 new concepts
Oct. 10, 2022
DoorDash offers $10K grants to small restaurants impacted by Hurricane Ian
Oct. 6, 2022
California Pizza Kitchen lands another LAX location
Oct. 4, 2022
Report: 51% of CA restaurant owners concerned FAST Recovery Act will drive up food costs
Oct. 4, 2022
Kura Sushi USA hires Shake Shack vet as CFO
Oct. 4, 2022
McDonald’s adds Disney exec to board
Oct. 3, 2022
Report: 31% of restaurants have reduced menu size due to inflation
Oct. 3, 2022
DoorDash will offer $1M in gift cards to food insecure communities
Sept. 29, 2022
Uber, Visa issue $1M in grants to 100 small business owners
Sept. 29, 2022
Charleys Philly Steak takes off with Flytrex drone delivery
Sept. 28, 2022
DoorDash to offer first credit card via Chase, Mastercard
Sept. 27, 2022
Chipotle tests AI kitchen system, location-based technology
Sept. 27, 2022
Uber Eats integrates with Toast, Clover
Sept. 27, 2022
Report: Pumpkin-flavored menu items flood restaurants
Sept. 26, 2022
Pie Five rolls out biggest menu transformation in its history
Sept. 23, 2022
ASAP inks first NHL in-stadium ordering partnership
Sept. 21, 2022
Marco’s Pizza appoints Jersey Mike’s vet as chief development officer
Sept. 21, 2022
Modern Market signs 41-unit deal with first franchisee
Sept. 20, 2022
Mod Pizza hires Panera vet as first chief development officer
Sept. 20, 2022
Bloomin’ hires HR vet as chief human resources officer
Sept. 19, 2022
Uber, Nuro strike 10-year deal for robot food delivery
Sept. 8, 2022
Bojangles brings on Subway vet as VP of growth
Sept. 2, 2022
Starbucks names restaurant outsider as CEO
Sept. 1, 2022
Baja Fresh makes plant-based items permanent
Sept. 1, 2022
Krystal’s prototypes spark new life for once-bankrupt brand
Sept. 1, 2022
Del Taco adds tortas to its menu
Aug. 30, 2022
Portillo’s taps Cracker Barrel exec as chief development officer
Aug. 29, 2022
Denny’s hires presidents for both its brands
Aug. 26, 2022
Rego Restaurant Group develops modular construction units
Aug. 25, 2022
Brinker to trim virtual brand menu, hike prices
Aug. 25, 2022
Brinker pauses robotics server test
Aug. 25, 2022
Krystal hires CMO
Aug. 24, 2022
Woworks creates 2 VP of culinary roles
Aug. 24, 2022
SPB Hospitality appoints interim CEO, CFO
Aug. 23, 2022
ASAP partners with FoodBoss to grow market visibility
Aug. 23, 2022
DoorDash tailors product dashboard for small restaurants
Aug. 22, 2022
Why an Applebee’s franchisee is going delivery-only
Aug. 22, 2022
IHOP’s new menu serves up customization
Aug. 22, 2022
Grubhub offers Bank of America cardholders free year of Grubhub+
Aug. 18, 2022
DoorDash, Lettuce Entertain You add loyalty, gift card integrations
Aug. 17, 2022
Uber phases out free rewards program
Aug. 16, 2022
Starbucks requests NLRB suspend mail-in union elections
Aug. 15, 2022
Panera Brands appoints JAB exec as CFO
Aug. 12, 2022
Sweetgreen on track for 1K units by 2030 despite profitability issues
Aug. 11, 2022
Fat Brands reaches agreement in principle in shareholder class action lawsuit
Aug. 11, 2022
Applebee’s to add items from virtual brand Cosmic Wings to core menu
Aug. 10, 2022
Sweetgreen lays off 5% of support staff
Aug. 10, 2022
Papa Johns’ latest menu item removes the dough
Aug. 9, 2022
BBQ Holdings to be acquired by MTY Food Group for $200M
Aug. 9, 2022
Just Eat Takeaway reports $3B impairment following Grubhub deal
Aug. 4, 2022
Shake Shack expects up to 25 drive-thrus open by the end of 2023
Aug. 4, 2022
Despite menu price increases, Starbucks Rewards members keep coming back
Aug. 3, 2022
Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken name new CEO
Aug. 2, 2022
Fat Brands plans to open 900 new restaurants in 5 years
Aug. 2, 2022
Danny Meyer to resign as CEO of USHG
Aug. 1, 2022
Bloomin’ plans to keep menu price hikes below inflation
Aug. 1, 2022
Wingstop expects its food costs to shrink this year
July 29, 2022
Flytrex expands delivery radius to service 100K customers
July 28, 2022
Chipotle plans 4% menu increase in August
July 27, 2022
Waitr strikes exclusive partnership with New York Giants, New York Jets
July 27, 2022
Chipotle on track to reach $3.5B in digital sales in 2022
July 27, 2022
How Kitchen United's new access to grocery stores, malls will fuel its growth
July 26, 2022
Kitchen United secures $100M
July 25, 2022
Lunchbox reportedly lays off 60 employees
July 22, 2022
Denny's completes $82.5M acquisition of Keke's Breakfast Cafe
July 21, 2022
Domino's US carryout same-store sales rise 14.6% in Q2
July 21, 2022
Domino's seeks to improve driver flexibility as delivery sales shrink
July 21, 2022
Chipotle invests in kitchen automation platform Hyphen
July 21, 2022
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July 20, 2022
DoorDash adds 2-step ID verification for alcohol delivery
July 20, 2022
Former Wingstop CEO joins Salad and Go
July 19, 2022
Jamba by Blendid to open in Love's Travel Shops
July 19, 2022
ChowNow lays off almost 100 employees
July 15, 2022
Red Robin taps former Torchy's Tacos chief as CEO
July 14, 2022
Why Wow Bao is betting on vending machines for expansion
July 14, 2022
Wow Bao to open 50 vending machine kiosks in 24 cities
July 13, 2022
Starbucks unveils 'reinvention' plan, hikes wages
July 11, 2022
Burger King hires new chief digital officer
July 11, 2022
Grubhub, Amazon partner to expand Grubhub+ membership
July 6, 2022
Subway launches biggest menu update in its history
July 5, 2022
Panera terminates agreement with Danny Meyer's SPAC
July 1, 2022
DoorDash patent application hints at autonomous vehicles under consideration
June 30, 2022
Grubhub CEO: A strong partnership is preferred as company mulls future
June 29, 2022
Qdoba launches first virtual brand
June 28, 2022
McDonald's names new CFO, global chief supply chain officer
June 27, 2022
Sweetgreen launches digital feature to reward customers for meeting goals
June 27, 2022
KFC US appoints new president
June 24, 2022
McDonald's latest franchisee guidelines emphasize performance
June 24, 2022
Red Robin CEO to retire
June 23, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick inks franchise deals as it targets 500 units by 2025
June 22, 2022
Chick-fil-A pilots express drive-thru lanes
June 22, 2022
Krispy Kreme adds soft serve ice cream to menu
June 21, 2022
Smokey Bones is opening its first traditional drive-thru
June 21, 2022
Starbucks' head of North America to leave company
June 17, 2022
Yelp: Complaints over short-staffed restaurants up 229% in Q1
June 16, 2022
Food delivery startup Wonder raises $350M
June 14, 2022
Panera opens first digital-only restaurant
June 10, 2022
Ghost Financial wants to reverse ghost kitchens' low success rates
June 8, 2022
Grubhub launches MasterChef Table virtual restaurant nationwide
June 1, 2022
Punch Bowl Social's founder is ready to launch his next eatertainment brand
June 1, 2022
Chick-fil-A tests autonomous delivery in Austin, Texas
May 31, 2022
Subway to shift franchisee focus to multi-unit operators
May 27, 2022
Fat Brands to buy Nestle Toll House Cafe, bolstering its dessert category
May 25, 2022
Wendy's largest shareholder proposes to buy company
May 25, 2022
Starbucks to exit Russia and help its workers find new jobs
May 23, 2022
How Wingstop is taking control of its poultry supply chain
May 18, 2022
Brinker CEO to retire in June
May 17, 2022
Uber Eats adds voice ordering, pilots autonomous delivery
May 16, 2022
Woworks acquires fast casual chains Barberitos, Zoup
May 13, 2022
Bakers Square to triple locations using ghost kitchens
May 11, 2022
How Papa Johns is weathering the driver shortage
May 10, 2022
Sweetgreen to open first pickup-only location in DC
May 6, 2022
Denny's preps for growth as it hires Kelli Valade as CEO
May 4, 2022
90% of new Starbucks stores will have drive-thrus
May 4, 2022
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April 29, 2022
Chipotle CEO: Chain nearly halfway to goal of 7K North American stores
April 27, 2022
Activist investor: JET's Grubhub purchase is a 'capital allocation mistake'
April 25, 2022
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April 20, 2022
Just Eat Takeaway considering sale of Grubhub
April 20, 2022
Chipotle launches $50M venture fund to access emerging tech
April 19, 2022
Popeyes to open 200-plus units in US and Canada in 2022
April 19, 2022
Chili's to deploy Rita the Robot at 51 more locations
April 18, 2022
DoorDash launches DashPass for Students
April 11, 2022
Dave & Buster's to buy Main Event for $835M
April 6, 2022
US Chamber of Commerce supports challenge to NYC's permanent delivery fee caps
April 6, 2022
Red Lobster CEO resigns after less than a year
April 5, 2022
Chipotle tests RFID technology to improve food traceability
March 31, 2022
4 casual, fast casual drive-thru innovations in Q1
March 29, 2022
Sweetgreen to open first drive-thru in Chicago suburb
March 24, 2022
BurgerFi teams with Gopuff for late-night delivery in Florida
March 22, 2022
Delivery firms are offering more flexibility to retain partners. Will it work?
Jan. 19, 2022
Sustained delivery profitability may hinge on business beyond restaurants
Jan. 12, 2022
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Jan. 4, 2022
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Dec. 20, 2021
Darden CEO to retire
Dec. 17, 2021
Uber Eats to offer autonomous food delivery in 2022
Dec. 16, 2021
Chipotle to open first digital-only Chipotlane restaurant
Dec. 16, 2021
Lyft, Olo partner to offer restaurant delivery
Dec. 14, 2021
Focus Brands accelerates non-traditional growth
Dec. 14, 2021
Fertitta Entertainment may pay $33M to kill merger with Fast Acquisition Corp.
Dec. 13, 2021
California Pizza Kitchen debuts domestic franchising program
Dec. 9, 2021
Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575M
Dec. 6, 2021
Burger King to simplify menu to boost drive-thru times
Dec. 2, 2021
3 ways tipping laws have changed in 2021
Nov. 24, 2021
Mod Pizza plans to go public
Nov. 23, 2021
Fat Brands acquires Native Grill & Wings for $20M
Nov. 22, 2021
Sweetgreen goes public with $364M IPO
Nov. 18, 2021
How Presto's public debut could help restaurants improve labor productivity
Nov. 15, 2021
Restaurant Brands International to acquire Firehouse Subs for $1B
Nov. 15, 2021
Why C3 is betting on virtual brands inspired by online influencers
Nov. 11, 2021
DoorDash makes major expansion into Europe with $8B acquisition
Nov. 10, 2021
Panera Brands plans to go public
Nov. 9, 2021
Yelp personalizes home feed in latest upgrade
Nov. 9, 2021
Uber Eats' restaurant delivery reaches profitability for first time
Nov. 8, 2021
Shake Shack plans largest expansion to date with up to 50 units in 2022
Nov. 5, 2021
DoorDash adds delivery worker safety features
Nov. 4, 2021
5 ways QSRs are embracing technology
Nov. 3, 2021
Fat Brands buys Fazoli's for $130M
Nov. 2, 2021
Why franchisors are targeting Texas and Florida
Nov. 1, 2021
C3 deploys robot delivery in Los Angeles
Oct. 28, 2021
How McAlister's plans to become a $1B brand by 2024
Oct. 28, 2021
Dig raises $65M to fuel expansion, employee benefits
Oct. 27, 2021
Zaxby's taps former El Pollo Loco chief as CEO
Oct. 26, 2021
Sweetgreen expects to double its footprint as a public company
Oct. 26, 2021
Labor shortage squeezes Popeyes' late night business
Oct. 25, 2021
Franchisees are flocking to fast casuals to grow. Here’s why.
Oct. 25, 2021
Portillo's eyes 600 units following its $405M IPO
Oct. 22, 2021
Olo buys Wisely for $187M, its first acquisition as a public company
Oct. 22, 2021
Buffalo Wild Wings tests robotic chicken wing fryer
Oct. 21, 2021
How 5 new QSR designs optimize the off-premise experience
Oct. 20, 2021
In-N-Out refuses to enforce San Francisco's vaccine mandate
Oct. 20, 2021
El Pollo Loco CEO resigns
Oct. 15, 2021
Chick-fil-A customers sue chain over 'deceitful' delivery costs
Oct. 13, 2021
Wendy's to use AI, machine learning to improve customer experience
Oct. 12, 2021
How host kitchens are propelling virtual brands forward
Oct. 11, 2021
Want to expand through host kitchens? Here's what you need to know.
Oct. 7, 2021
Recipe for revenue: Why restaurants are becoming host kitchens
Oct. 4, 2021
First Watch eyes significant growth following first day as public company
Oct. 4, 2021
Chili's parent company to boost hourly employee pay to $18 by 2023
Oct. 1, 2021
NRA: 78% of operators report decline in dine-in business
Sept. 30, 2021
Papa John’s signs largest domestic franchise deal ever
Sept. 29, 2021
New York City Council passes delivery worker protection laws
Sept. 24, 2021
KFC names new CEO
Sept. 22, 2021
Toast raises $870M on first day of IPO
Sept. 22, 2021
Dave & Buster's CEO to retire
Sept. 21, 2021
24 states vow to challenge Biden's vaccine mandate
Sept. 21, 2021
McDonald's to remove virgin plastic from Happy Meal toys by 2025
Sept. 21, 2021
McDonald's enhances kiosks for visually impaired
Sept. 21, 2021
DoorDash rolls out alcohol delivery to 20 states
Sept. 20, 2021
Chick-fil-A names new CEO
Sept. 17, 2021
NYC pauses restaurant data-sharing law
Sept. 15, 2021
Chick-fil-A to launch 3 virtual concepts in Nashville
Sept. 15, 2021
Taco Bell expands Taco Lover's Pass nationwide
Sept. 13, 2021
Delivery companies sue New York City over permanent 15% fee cap
Sept. 10, 2021
Why aren't restaurant workers coming back? Here's what the data shows.
Sept. 8, 2021
Wingstop adds thighs to core menu following launch of virtual brand
Sept. 8, 2021
First Watch IPO could raise up to $218M
Sept. 7, 2021
Shake Shack suspends 4-day workweek perk for managers
Sept. 7, 2021
NRA boosts 2021 restaurant sales projection to $789B
Aug. 31, 2021
Chicago accuses Grubhub, DoorDash of deceptive business practices
Aug. 30, 2021
Toast increases IPO to $825M
Aug. 27, 2021
NRA: 6 in 10 US adults have changed restaurant plans due to delta variant
Aug. 26, 2021
Sweetgreen acquires automated restaurant company Spyce
Aug. 24, 2021
How QSR loyalty programs stack up in 2021
Aug. 24, 2021
Full-service restaurant tickets up 20%, report shows
Aug. 20, 2021
Brinker adds second virtual brand to product lineup
Aug. 19, 2021
OpenTable to add 'verified for entry' tags for vaccinated diners
Aug. 16, 2021
New Orleans vaccine mandate for indoor dining takes effect
Aug. 16, 2021
San Francisco to require proof of full vaccinations for indoor dining
Aug. 13, 2021
Wendy's to open 700 ghost kitchens with Reef Technology
Aug. 11, 2021
OpenTable allows restaurants to share vaccine requirements
Aug. 9, 2021
Restaurants have hired 1.3M employees since January
Aug. 6, 2021
Panera, Caribou, Einstein Bros. Bagels combine under Panera Brands platform
Aug. 5, 2021
Yelp tag lets restaurants list 'proof of vaccination required' in profiles
Aug. 5, 2021
Tocaya and Tender Greens merge, form new parent company
Aug. 4, 2021
Kitchen United partners with Kroger to open in-store ghost kitchens
Aug. 4, 2021
New York City will require vaccines for indoor dining starting in September
Aug. 3, 2021
High Bluff Capital buys Church's Chicken
Aug. 2, 2021
Massachusetts attorney general sues Grubhub for violating temporary fee cap
July 30, 2021
USHG to require guests to show proof of vaccine status
July 29, 2021
DoorDash opens second shared kitchen facility
July 29, 2021
Wingstop accelerates ghost kitchen push into Manhattan
July 29, 2021
By Chloe becomes Beatnic as part of rebrand
July 27, 2021
P.F. Chang's considering IPO, Bloomberg reports
July 23, 2021
Chipotle's digital sales rose 10.5% during Q2
July 21, 2021
Why restaurant M&A activity is spiking after pandemic lull
July 21, 2021
Panera expands virtual catering to loyalty members
July 20, 2021
Jollibee plans to reach 500 stores in North America in 5-7 years
July 20, 2021
Grubhub to absorb Seamless brand following Just Eat transaction
July 19, 2021
DoorDash, Grubhub sue San Francisco over permanent delivery caps
July 19, 2021
Ruby Tuesday to serve virtual barbecue brand in-store
July 15, 2021
Popeyes to debut chicken nuggets after stockpiling poultry for 6 months
July 13, 2021
Grubhub gives diners perks to offset late deliveries, lower competitor prices
July 12, 2021
Digital c-store Gopuff hiring over 100 employees to back ghost kitchens operation
July 9, 2021
C3 raises $80M to grow virtual brand footprint
July 7, 2021
Grubhub, Yandex deploy delivery bots to first college campus
July 7, 2021
Subway to launch massive menu revamp
July 6, 2021
Local Kitchens raises $25M, eyes market expansion
June 29, 2021
Fat Brands to acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5M
June 28, 2021
BBQ Holdings to buy Village Inn, Bakers Square for $13.5M
June 25, 2021
San Francisco passes permanent delivery fee cap
June 24, 2021
Uber Eats adds app disclosure in DC, PA for greater pricing transparency
June 23, 2021
Luby's to sell cafeteria business for $28.7M
June 21, 2021
Wingstop debuts virtual brand focused on chicken thighs
June 21, 2021
Luby's sells Fuddruckers for $18.5M
June 18, 2021
Dickey's to add 100 ghost kitchens through Combo Kitchen partnership
June 18, 2021
El Pollo Loco to launch drone delivery pilot
June 17, 2021
Grubhub promotes CFO Adam DeWitt to CEO
June 16, 2021
C3, Chowly partner to bring virtual brands to 10K restaurants
June 16, 2021
&pizza offers $500 bonus to fully vaccinated employees
June 15, 2021
Toast buys back-office tech provider
June 11, 2021
Shake Shack taps Goldman Sachs analyst as new CFO
June 10, 2021
Quit rate for restaurant workers hits all-time high
June 9, 2021
Report: 62% of Manhattan employees expected to return to offices by September
June 8, 2021
Report: 25% of online restaurant orders in 2020 were for delivery
June 7, 2021
Restaurants gained 186K jobs in May, marking 5 straight months of employment growth
June 7, 2021
Delivery companies settle allegations of discrimination in Arizona
June 4, 2021
Presto rolls out product suite aimed at improving restaurant labor
June 3, 2021
OpenTable teams with UrVenue to offer integrated resort booking
June 3, 2021
Yum to acquire AI-based company Dragontail Systems for $72.3M
May 27, 2021
Yum Brands partners with University of Louisville to open franchising center
May 26, 2021
Ghost kitchen provider JustKitchen to raise $20M as it plots US expansion
May 25, 2021
Report: Diner demand is up at full-service restaurants, but guest sentiment is down
May 24, 2021
IHOP will open first fast casual unit in NYC after 1-year delay
May 20, 2021
Quiznos, Taco Del Mar to open 100 ghost kitchen units
May 19, 2021
Retention is key to solving the restaurant industry's labor crisis
May 18, 2021
DoorDash boosts revenue nearly 200% despite driver shortage
May 14, 2021
Chick-fil-A will launch a virtual brand in Nashville
May 13, 2021
Grubhub launches commission-free platform for independent restaurants
May 12, 2021
Help wanted: How chains are adjusting hiring tactics to boost staffing
May 11, 2021
Chipotle to boost average hourly earnings to $15 by end of June
May 10, 2021
Report: 76% of restaurant workers plan to leave jobs over low wages, tips
May 6, 2021
Krispy Kreme files for $100M IPO
May 5, 2021
Now hiring: How the labor shortage is squeezing full-service restaurants
May 4, 2021
Wow Bao to open ghost kitchen locations in Walmart stores
May 3, 2021
Grubhub settles lawsuit over non-partnered listings
April 21, 2021
Squarespace files to go public through a direct listing
April 19, 2021
Judge dismisses OFW lawsuit against Olive Garden parent over tipping policy
April 16, 2021
Slice secures $40M in additional funding
April 14, 2021
Taco Bell's newest Cantina rolls out with kiosk-only ordering
April 13, 2021
WOWorks pursues acquisitions, ghost kitchens to drive growth
April 12, 2021
Par Technology expands into loyalty with $500M Punchh acquisition
April 9, 2021
Yelp adds new search filters for Asian-owned businesses
April 7, 2021
Taco Bell expands PTO benefits for managers, eyes filling 5K positions
April 6, 2021
Starbucks will use analytics to track promotion decisions in diversity push
April 5, 2021
Squarespace buys reservation platform Tock for $400M
April 1, 2021
How Flynn Restaurant Group renovates underperforming Arby's units with little down time
April 1, 2021
DoorDash, Olo settle dispute
March 31, 2021
Saladworks to open 90 ghost kitchen locations in US and Canada in 2021
March 30, 2021
Pizza Hut adds drive-thru lanes to over 1,500 US restaurants
March 30, 2021
Noodles & Company's new CFO talks how ghost kitchens, drive-thrus will shape the chain's future
March 29, 2021
Chipotle invests in self-driving delivery company Nuro
March 25, 2021
7-Eleven opens first restaurant drive-thru
March 24, 2021
Chicago 1 year later: Winter froze restaurant sales amid strict restrictions
March 22, 2021
What Olo's $450M IPO means for the restaurant industry
March 19, 2021
New York City 1 year later: Restaurants faced a 'one-two punch'
March 17, 2021
Starbucks rolls out services to help visually impaired customers navigate US stores
March 16, 2021
Seattle 1 year later: Many restaurants are 'just holding water'
March 15, 2021
Torchy's Tacos eyeing IPO, Bloomberg reports
March 15, 2021
Famous Dave's takes table service out of its next concept
March 12, 2021
Burger King hires Domino's exec as COO
March 12, 2021
Red Robin diversifies with 3 delivery-only brands
March 10, 2021
Chipotle adds quesadillas to digital menu
March 9, 2021
Panda Express opens first ghost kitchen in San Francisco
March 5, 2021
Domino's, Papa John's sales soar on pandemic delivery demand, but complications loom
March 4, 2021
Private equity firm acquires Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
March 4, 2021
Chipotle will tie 10% of executive incentives to environmental, diversity goals
March 4, 2021
Wendy's expects to reach 8K units globally by 2025
March 4, 2021
Texas, Mississippi and Massachusetts reopen dining rooms at 100% capacity
March 3, 2021
Shake Shack borrows $225M to support expansion plans
March 2, 2021
Bojangles’ largest franchisee plots 45-unit expansion
March 2, 2021
Steak 'n Shake's eyes self-service kiosks in QSR conversion
March 1, 2021
Product innovation propels Papa John's growth in 2020
Feb. 26, 2021
88% of restaurants considering swapping to digital menus, survey says
Feb. 24, 2021
White Castle ghost kitchen to stay closed until late spring
Feb. 24, 2021
Olo files to go public with $100M offering
Feb. 23, 2021
Yelp adds takeout features, enhanced analytics to Waitlist
Feb. 23, 2021
Toast considering IPO valued at $20B, WSJ reports
Feb. 22, 2021
Bloomin’ Brands takes virtual brand Tender Shack national
Feb. 19, 2021
Wingstop surpasses $1B in digital sales in 2020
Feb. 18, 2021
Applebee's launches Cheetos-inspired virtual wings brand
Feb. 18, 2021
Jimmy John's to pay $1.8M to settle overtime pay dispute
Feb. 17, 2021
92% of NYC restaurants couldn't pay December rent
Feb. 16, 2021
DoorDash offers restaurants discounted COVID-19 tests
Feb. 10, 2021
DoorDash's Chowbotics acquisition brings automation expertise in-house
Feb. 8, 2021
Nathan's Famous opens 100th ghost kitchen
Feb. 8, 2021
SBA approves over $5B in loans during first week of PPP re-opening
Jan. 28, 2021
Brinker integrates with Google for pickup of It's Just Wings
Jan. 28, 2021
Starbucks eyes drive-thru-only, smaller footprint stores
Jan. 28, 2021
Starbucks COO Roz Brewer departs for Walgreens
Jan. 27, 2021
Cicis emerges from bankruptcy, finalizes sale
Jan. 26, 2021
Wow Bao to reach 1K locations through its host kitchen program
Jan. 26, 2021
NRA: Restaurant sales will rise 11% in 2021 after 24% dip last year
Jan. 26, 2021
Uber lays off 15% of Postmates' employees
Jan. 25, 2021
4 investor strategies for restaurant deals this year
Jan. 22, 2021
After pandemic slump, M&A will accelerate in 2021
Jan. 21, 2021
Long John Silver's names new CEO
Jan. 20, 2021
Starbucks partners with Washington for state's vaccine distribution
Jan. 19, 2021
How Fogo de Chao, STK balance off-premise with experience
Jan. 19, 2021
Biden's $1.9T stimulus includes $15B grant program for small businesses
Jan. 15, 2021
Kitchen United to open 16 centers this year
Jan. 14, 2021
Noodles & Company opens first ghost kitchen in Chicago
Jan. 13, 2021
Grubhub partners with Fiat Chrysler to add in-car food ordering
Jan. 12, 2021
Denny's diversifies with rollout of 2 virtual brands
Jan. 12, 2021
Chipotle aims to fill 15K new positions during national hiring event
Jan. 11, 2021
Restaurant job losses skyrocket to 372K in December
Jan. 8, 2021
NPC International agrees to $801M sale of its Wendy's, Pizza Hut assets
Jan. 7, 2021
Peak Rock Capital acquires Shipley Do-Nuts
Jan. 7, 2021
Del Taco bulks up off-premise channels with new prototype
Jan. 6, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop acquires Wing Zone
Jan. 5, 2021
6 restaurant trends that will shape 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
Chipotle won't mandate employees to get the coronavirus vaccine
Dec. 23, 2020
Punch Bowl Social declares bankruptcy after nightmare year for eatertainment
Dec. 22, 2020
Papa John's to give employees $2.5M in end-of-year bonuses
Dec. 22, 2020
Saladworks parent buys 2 fast casual chains, forms holding company
Dec. 22, 2020
CDC recommends restaurant workers for early round of COVID-19 vaccine
Dec. 21, 2020
Burger King teams up with Google to add online ordering
Dec. 18, 2020
Luby's sells 13 Fuddruckers locations to franchisee
Dec. 17, 2020
NRA, delivery companies develop nationwide framework that could ease tensions
Dec. 17, 2020
Grubhub offers free delivery in Chicago, NYC during winter
Dec. 16, 2020
Cracker Barrel CFO to retire
Dec. 15, 2020
Bankruptcy court approves By Chloe's plan to sell company
Dec. 14, 2020
Domino's to offer over $9.6M in bonuses to 11,500 employees
Dec. 14, 2020
Should you close, sell or declare bankruptcy? What restaurants need to know.
Dec. 14, 2020
Fat Brands to merge with Fog Cutter Capital Group
Dec. 11, 2020
All US Starbucks employees to make at least $15 an hour in 3 years
Dec. 10, 2020
DoorDash valued at $39B after IPO
Dec. 9, 2020
Innovator of the Year: DoorDash
Dec. 9, 2020
Company of the Year: Chipotle
Dec. 9, 2020
Hooters to expand its fast casual chain through franchising
Dec. 8, 2020
Restaurants reported a net loss of jobs for the first time since April
Dec. 7, 2020
Del Taco to pay $1.25M to settle sexual harassment lawsuit
Dec. 4, 2020
LA to provide out-of-work restaurant employees $800
Dec. 3, 2020
Wisconsin to issue $45M in aid to restaurants
Dec. 3, 2020
Many California restaurants must end indoor, outdoor dining amid stay-at-home order
Dec. 3, 2020
Jimmy John's partners with DoorDash using self-delivery product
Dec. 2, 2020
How 13 casual chains are turning sales around
Nov. 24, 2020
Court approves Ruby Tuesday's plan to sell itself
Nov. 23, 2020
LA County joins Oregon, New Mexico in banning outdoor dining
Nov. 23, 2020
Wendy’s wants to buy NPC International’s 393 units
Nov. 19, 2020
Zaxby's looks to go national as Goldman Sachs buys 'significant' stake
Nov. 19, 2020
Pandemic revs up drive-thru design innovations
Nov. 19, 2020
Wendy's files objections to NPC asset sale to Flynn Restaurant Group
Nov. 17, 2020
How 5 mega chains are designing restaurants for a digital future
Nov. 17, 2020
Washington joins several states in weeks-long dining room bans as coronavirus cases surge
Nov. 16, 2020
DoorDash launches IPO
Nov. 13, 2020
Lyft may wade further into restaurant delivery
Nov. 11, 2020
Chipotle to open its first digital-only restaurant
Nov. 11, 2020
Grubhub launches $2M winterization grants for restaurants
Nov. 9, 2020
NPC International cancels asset auctions
Nov. 6, 2020
Uber Eats could reach profitability by next year, CEO says
Nov. 6, 2020
Wendy's breakfast, digital drive best same-store sales in 15 years
Nov. 4, 2020
Ghost kitchen provider Reef raises $700M
Nov. 4, 2020
Aurify preps for expansion of Le Pain Quotidien brand in New York City
Nov. 3, 2020
Friendly's declares bankruptcy, agrees to $2M sale
Nov. 2, 2020
Inspire Brands buys Dunkin' in $11.3B deal
Oct. 30, 2020
Roark Capital sells Corner Bakery
Oct. 30, 2020
Yum Brands sells Grubhub shares for $206M
Oct. 29, 2020
Restaurants sue Grubhub over adding 150K non-partnered listings
Oct. 29, 2020
Dunkin' closes over 680 underperforming stores
Oct. 29, 2020
Indoor dining to cease in Chicago Friday
Oct. 28, 2020
California restaurants seek over $100M in refunds for liquor and health fees
Oct. 27, 2020
Rubio's among the largest fast casual chains to declare bankruptcy this year
Oct. 27, 2020
Burger King parent to modernize 10K drive-thrus by 2022
Oct. 27, 2020
Dunkin' in preliminary talks to be acquired by Inspire Brands
Oct. 26, 2020
Bankrupt Ruby Tuesday granted 2-month rent deferral
Oct. 23, 2020
New restaurant openings return to pre-pandemic levels, Yelp says
Oct. 23, 2020
Chipotle could exceed $2.5B in digital sales in 2020
Oct. 22, 2020
Wisconsin Applebee's franchisee is latest to file Chapter 11
Oct. 20, 2020
How ghost kitchens are helping major restaurants recoup lost revenue
Oct. 19, 2020
P.F. Chang's continues takeout-only expansion with NYC launch
Oct. 19, 2020
Shift Change: BurgerFi hires CEO
Oct. 16, 2020
Jack in the Box serves up plant-based, 'unchicken' sandwich
Oct. 16, 2020
Starbucks to hold execs accountable for new racial diversity goals
Oct. 15, 2020
7 months later: Where the restaurant industry stands
Oct. 13, 2020
Ghost restaurant calculator
Oct. 12, 2020
How to make ghost kitchens and virtual brands profitable
Oct. 12, 2020
Domino's continues same-store sales growth streak, but margins are tightening
Oct. 9, 2020
Uber Eats revamp looks to improve restaurant discoverability
Oct. 8, 2020
McDonald's adds 3 baked goods to breakfast line up
Oct. 7, 2020
Grubhub offers free subscription to Lyft Pink members
Oct. 6, 2020
Shift Change: Panera hires chief customer officer, McDonald's taps new chief global impact officer
Oct. 2, 2020
55% of small businesses worry about staying open amid capacity restrictions, study says
Oct. 2, 2020
McDonald's creates new team with hire of chief global impact officer
Oct. 1, 2020
Ruby Tuesday stopped paying retiree pensions, Business Insider reports
Sept. 30, 2020
NYC makes outdoor dining program permanent
Sept. 28, 2020
Shift Change: CKE Restaurants, Domino's hire CTOs
Sept. 25, 2020
California law bars delivery companies from adding non-partnered restaurants
Sept. 25, 2020
How chains are automating the curbside experience
Sept. 23, 2020
Sizzler USA is the latest casual chain to declare bankruptcy
Sept. 22, 2020
Papa John's to open global HQ in Metro Atlanta
Sept. 17, 2020
Starbucks will bring curbside to 2K US restaurants in coming months
Sept. 17, 2020
Nearly 1 in 6 restaurants have closed, says NRA
Sept. 14, 2020
Uber Eats adds contactless ordering for pickup, dine in
Sept. 11, 2020
Shift Change: Logan's Roadhouse parent hires CEO, Panera appoints COO
Sept. 11, 2020
Papa John's signs largest North America franchisee deal in over 20 years
Sept. 11, 2020
NYC to allow 25% indoor dining capacity as bar compliance improves
Sept. 10, 2020
How Tropical Smoothie's new owner will accelerate growth
Sept. 9, 2020
Bay Area-based Virtual Kitchen raises $20M
Sept. 9, 2020
Luby's shareholders approve liquidation plan
Sept. 8, 2020
El Pollo Loco's GPS-enabled curbside pickup expands digital channels
Sept. 4, 2020
Burger King to build mobile-focused restaurant model in 2021
Sept. 3, 2020
After 'sucker punch' from coronavirus, breakfast concept First Watch leans into off-premise
Sept. 2, 2020
Mastercard expands AI drive-thru testing to White Castle
Sept. 1, 2020
Golden Gate Capital sells remaining stake in Red Lobster
Aug. 31, 2020
How 13 casual chains fared during dining room closures
Aug. 31, 2020
CDC: Panic buttons, safe areas can protect employees from customer violence over COVID-19 policies
Aug. 26, 2020
Panera adds online ordering through Google
Aug. 25, 2020
DoorDash reportedly could go public by end of year
Aug. 24, 2020
How Waitr's CEO made the company profitable in 6 months
Aug. 19, 2020
Just Eat to move away from gig worker model, CEO says
Aug. 14, 2020
QSRs made staffing gains in June while casual dining slipped
Aug. 13, 2020
From full-service to grocery hybrid: Why 1 restaurant chose to renovate during the pandemic
Aug. 12, 2020
75% of independent restaurants took out over $50K in debt in May, survey says
Aug. 11, 2020
Shift Change: Whataburger appoints CEO, Focus Brands adds communications role
Aug. 7, 2020
Popeyes chicken sandwich continues to boost sales during pandemic
Aug. 6, 2020
Wendy's digital sales momentum grows with delivery expansion during Q2
Aug. 5, 2020
Wendy's breakfast makes up 8% of US Q2 sales
Aug. 5, 2020
Texas bars could reopen as restaurants under modified licensure rules
Aug. 3, 2020
Pret A Manger shutters 17 stores in Boston and Chicago
July 31, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen files for bankruptcy
July 30, 2020
Yum grows digital sales $1B globally
July 30, 2020
Wingstop reports best quarter since IPO in 2015
July 29, 2020
Breakfast continues to drag McDonald's sales
July 29, 2020
As Congress considers $1T stimulus package, restaurant groups push for targeted relief
July 29, 2020
McDonald's drive-thrus allowed its US restaurants to largely stay open
July 28, 2020
NRA urges local leaders to keep restaurants open
July 27, 2020
Chipotle surpasses $1B in digital sales despite same-store sale declines
July 23, 2020
Wendy's launches loyalty program as part of digital growth
July 22, 2020
Strong franchisee relationships key to restaurant chain survival
July 22, 2020
Uber Eats adds benchmarking data to Manager app
July 21, 2020
Potbelly hires CEO following months of sales declines
July 21, 2020
Uber commits $10M to support Black-owned businesses over next 2 years
July 20, 2020
Pandemic helped grow Domino's US same-store sales 16.1%
July 16, 2020
Why Chipotle is 'pivoting the entire portfolio' to Chipotlanes
July 15, 2020
Pinstripes to reopen all US locations on Friday
July 14, 2020
BurgerFi's president talks going public, 'massive expansion' amid pandemic
July 14, 2020
Commission-free food delivery service launches in New York City
July 9, 2020
DoorDash partners with Kiva to provide funding to Black-owned restaurants
July 8, 2020
Uber completes $2.65B Postmates acquisition
July 6, 2020
Denny's plans to hire 10K employees by year's end
July 2, 2020
Uber reportedly bids $2.6B for Postmates
June 30, 2020
Punch Bowl Social to reopen 5 locations in coming weeks
June 26, 2020
Square partners with Postmates to offer on-demand delivery capabilities
June 25, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese parent to close 45 locations
June 25, 2020
Uber Eats users can now use a map to view restaurants offering pickup
June 24, 2020
Starbucks continues plant-based push with Impossible breakfast sandwich
June 23, 2020
WSJ: Chuck E. Cheese parent fielding potential buyers
June 22, 2020
Taco Bell to clarify policy after employee fired for wearing Black Lives Matter mask
June 19, 2020
Shift Change: On the Border hires CEO and CFO; McDonald's shuffles global people team
June 19, 2020
Coronavirus stalls 2020 breakfast wars
June 17, 2020
Uber Eats adds restaurant loyalty program, priority delivery option
June 16, 2020
Restaurants strengthen employee communication to react quickly during coronavirus
June 16, 2020
DoorDash worth $16B with new $400M in funding
June 12, 2020
Just Eat Takeaway acquires Grubhub in all-stock deal
June 10, 2020
Punch Bowl Social closes 2 locations after lease dispute
June 10, 2020
BurgerFi to go public in $100M deal with blank-check investor
June 8, 2020
Grubhub reportedly gains two new suitors: Just Eat Takeaway, Delivery Hero
June 8, 2020
To-go sales grew 96.4% in May following weeks of dining room closures
June 4, 2020
Starbucks reopens with reduced hours, provides extended unpaid leave to employees
June 3, 2020
Recipe for a successful restaurant reopening: transparent marketing
June 1, 2020
DoorDash to offer turnkey digital storefronts for restaurant partners
May 29, 2020
Shift Change: Dine Brands begins CEO search, Panera hires brand officer
May 29, 2020
Le Pain Quotidien's US arm files for bankruptcy, sold for $3M
May 27, 2020
NYC mayor signs COVID-19 relief bill providing help for restaurants
May 27, 2020
5 chains at risk of defaulting within a year
May 26, 2020
DoorDash adds customer tracking for pickup orders
May 21, 2020
Potbelly's financial woes deepen after saying it may not meet debt obligations
May 20, 2020
Family meals serve up new opportunities for chains
May 19, 2020
Potential Uber/Grubhub merger points to inevitable consolidation in delivery market
May 18, 2020
New CEO to take helm at National Restaurant Association
May 18, 2020
Shift Change: Wingstop appoints CTO, Sweetgreen hires COO
May 15, 2020
Bankrupt Krystal sold to Fortess Investment Group for $48M
May 15, 2020
Potbelly could permanently close up to 100 stores
May 13, 2020
Uber bids to acquire Grubhub, reports say
May 12, 2020
Texas chain petitions governor to make margaritas-to-go available forever
May 12, 2020
Illinois restaurants allowed to reopen with outdoor seating
May 11, 2020
Chick-fil-A to reopen some restaurants in coming weeks
May 7, 2020
Uber Eats to leave 8 global markets
May 6, 2020
Dave & Buster's raises $100M from stock sale
May 5, 2020
BJ's receives $70M investment from Ron Shaich's firm
May 4, 2020
Popeyes chicken sandwich boosts quarter despite coronavirus pressure
May 1, 2020
Chili's to open 300 dining rooms by this weekend
April 30, 2020
5 practices restaurants can use to keep customers safe
April 30, 2020
Georgia restaurateurs push back against reopening
April 29, 2020
5 steps restaurants should take before bringing back staff
April 29, 2020
15 Chick-fil-A employees test positive for coronavirus in Texas
April 29, 2020
Sun Capital Partners sells Boston Market
April 29, 2020
States begin easing dine-in restrictions, but are restaurants ready to reopen?
April 27, 2020
LA County to publicly list restaurants with COVID-19 exposures
April 24, 2020
Chipotle grows digital sales 81% in Q1 despite coronavirus
April 22, 2020
The Cheesecake Factory receives $200M private equity investment
April 21, 2020
Chicago hybrid restaurant offers a side of humor with 'social distance goods'
April 20, 2020
Starbucks will phase out Catastrophe Pay as US stores reopen
April 17, 2020
Shift Change: McDonald's, Potbelly, MOD and Jack in the Box make C-suite hires
April 17, 2020
Sales at over 77% of restaurants have declined by 50%
April 17, 2020
Independent restaurants grapple with layoffs, but fight to survive
April 14, 2020
Bloomin' Brands, Jana Partners end dispute
April 9, 2020
Toast lays off half its staff due to coronavirus impact
April 8, 2020
Independent Restaurant Coalition asks Congress to extend Paycheck Protection Program
April 7, 2020
Tracking coronavirus restaurant aid by state
April 6, 2020
Restaurants sales could drop 27.1% in worst-case coronavirus scenario, says Technomic
April 3, 2020
Dine Brands investor wants to spin off IHOP
April 3, 2020
Red Robin ends year-long battle with activist investor
April 2, 2020
Domino's boosts Q2 sales with contactless delivery
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus derailing Wendy's strong Q1 sales growth
March 27, 2020
Coronavirus decimates restaurant profits, but financial safety nets exist
March 26, 2020
President signs $2T coronavirus stimulus package, 'a first step' in helping restaurants recover
March 26, 2020
Punch Bowl Social faces foreclosure
March 25, 2020
Curbside service and cocktails: How a full-service restaurant is staying open during coronavirus
March 24, 2020
Domino's, Papa John's ramp up hiring amid slew of industry layoffs
March 20, 2020
Union Square Hospitality Group lays off 80% of staff over coronavirus closures
March 19, 2020
Millions of restaurant workers could lose their jobs due to dine-in closures
March 18, 2020
McDonald's suspends dine-in operations at corporate stores
March 17, 2020
Starbucks, Chick-fil-A lead charge in shift to off-premise only operations nationwide
March 16, 2020
How coronavirus is changing restaurant policies
March 13, 2020
Chipotle offers free delivery, tamper-proof packaging in response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Starbucks US could switch to pickup, delivery orders as COVID-19 spreads
March 12, 2020
Taco Bell fires latest shot in breakfast wars with new burrito menu
March 12, 2020
McDonald's corporate stores offer quarantined workers 2 weeks paid leave
March 11, 2020
Olive Garden parent adds paid sick leave amid coronavirus concerns
March 10, 2020
2020 is the year of the breakfast wars
March 9, 2020
Chipotle founder steps down from board
March 6, 2020
Yum acquires leadership development program
March 4, 2020
Logan's Roadhouse parent closes all restaurants
March 4, 2020
Wendy's breakfast challenges rival offerings
March 2, 2020
5 ways Dine Brands is combating traffic declines
Feb. 28, 2020
NYC Council introduces series of food delivery regulations
Feb. 27, 2020
DoorDash heads toward public status with confidential filing
Feb. 27, 2020
Grubhub debuts benefits-focused subscription service
Feb. 26, 2020
Shift Change: Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands hire new CEOs
Feb. 21, 2020
Domino's CFO: Carryout business is 'on fire'
Feb. 20, 2020
Cheesecake Factory now accepts Yelp reservations
Feb. 20, 2020
Lunch Break: Firehouse Sub's VP of operations services shares strategies for tech deployment
Feb. 18, 2020
Shift Change: Newk's Eatery hires first COO while Outback Steakhouse appoints new president
Feb. 14, 2020
BBQ Holdings lands 1st acquisition with Granite City Food
Feb. 14, 2020
Proposed CA bill would require food delivery apps to share customer data with restaurants
Feb. 13, 2020
Secret Sauce: Pinstripes uses a different kind of equity partnership to grow
Feb. 12, 2020
Proposed RI bill would fine delivery providers for listing non-partnered restaurants
Feb. 12, 2020
Burger King, Tim Hortons invest in personalized drive-thru tech
Feb. 10, 2020
Popeyes' chicken sandwich helped boost comp sales to 34% in Q4
Feb. 10, 2020
Grubhub adds 150K non-partnered restaurants as controversy grows
Feb. 7, 2020
37% of operators plan to reduce labor costs with tech
Feb. 4, 2020
Shift Change: Dunkin' Brands builds out international team
Jan. 31, 2020
Q1 delivery roundup: Chains expand third-party networks
Jan. 31, 2020
How restaurants are taking control of delivery in 2020
Jan. 31, 2020
Uber Eats, DoorDash reportedly considered merger in 2019
Jan. 31, 2020
New York City bans cashless stores
Jan. 24, 2020
How 6 full-service brands make off-premise work
Jan. 23, 2020
Grubhub diversifies with tech suite focused on pickup
Jan. 23, 2020
Pret A Manger co-founder seeks IPO, U.S. expansion for to-go Asian concept
Jan. 22, 2020
Uber sells India food delivery business to local competitor
Jan. 21, 2020
How 6 restaurant brands are boosting retention
Jan. 21, 2020
Shift Change: Jack in the Box, Bojangles' and Paris Baguette promote execs
Jan. 17, 2020
Punch Bowl Social checks into hotel space
Jan. 16, 2020
Macaroni Grill eyes 2nd acquisition
Jan. 15, 2020
FAT Brands CEO: Chain plans to close an acquisition in Q1, with more in the works
Jan. 14, 2020
Chili's leans into personalization with Presto partnership
Jan. 13, 2020
Shift Change: Black Bear Diner hires CEO, McDonald's adds chief digital engagement officer
Jan. 10, 2020
Grubhub is still charging phone call fees, NYC restaurant claims
Jan. 10, 2020
Taco Bell to test $100K salary for general managers
Jan. 9, 2020
Zume shutters Zume Pizza, will lay off 53% of employees
Jan. 8, 2020
Secret sauce: MUTTS Canine Cantina takes business off-leash with franchising expansion
Jan. 8, 2020
Red Robin terminates COO without cause
Jan. 8, 2020
5 restaurant trends that will define 2020
Jan. 6, 2020
Yum Brands acquires Habit Burger for $375M
Jan. 6, 2020
Little Caesars partners with DoorDash for delivery
Jan. 6, 2020
Tim Hortons president stepping down
Dec. 27, 2019
10 of the most impactful restaurant acquisitions of 2019
Dec. 20, 2019
Starbucks to pay NYC employees $176K over sick leave violations
Dec. 20, 2019
Chipotle tests pickup windows as part of digital push
Dec. 19, 2019
McDonald's to roll out mobile app payment technology starting in UK
Dec. 18, 2019
Shake Shack tests takeout, delivery-focused restaurant in NYC
Dec. 18, 2019
Restaurant transactions down 7% during Thanksgiving
Dec. 16, 2019
7 of the most dramatic restaurant redesigns of 2019
Dec. 16, 2019
Delivery Hero to pay $4B for Korean food delivery provider
Dec. 13, 2019
Shift Change: Jack in the Box CEO to depart; McDonald's names international president
Dec. 13, 2019
Cava secures $40M in latest funding round
Dec. 12, 2019
IHOP flips into fast casual segment with new concept
Dec. 11, 2019
Domino's GPS tracker will help improve delivery times nationwide
Dec. 9, 2019
Innovator of the Year: Kitchen United
Dec. 9, 2019
Deal of the Year: McDonald's acquires Dynamic Yield
Dec. 9, 2019
Restaurant of the Year: Chick-fil-A
Dec. 9, 2019
DoorDash named fastest growing company in US
Dec. 6, 2019
Chipotle enforces sick policy, reports no food safety issues since 2017
Dec. 5, 2019
Postmates lays off dozens, closes Mexico City operations
Dec. 4, 2019
Subway to start the year with pricing discounts despite previous protests
Dec. 2, 2019
Shift Change: Starbucks hires exec focused on diversity; Carrols brings on new CFO
Nov. 27, 2019
Pay by the numbers: How much top restaurant execs make compared to their employees
Nov. 27, 2019
California McDonald's workers win $26M settlement over wage theft
Nov. 25, 2019
Shift Change: CPK's new EVP to oversee international expansion
Nov. 22, 2019
Chipotle rolls out Alexa voice ordering
Nov. 21, 2019
Apollo considers selling Qdoba for $550M
Nov. 19, 2019
Delivery from aisle 5: How grocers are threatening restaurants' off-premise business
Nov. 19, 2019
Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ nonprofits
Nov. 18, 2019
Chipotle's digital business is closing in on $1B sales. Here's how it got there
Nov. 18, 2019
Shift Change: Subway, Blaze Pizza hire new CEOs
Nov. 15, 2019
Chick-fil-A now delivers out of DoorDash Kitchens
Nov. 14, 2019
Landry's makes $40M offer for bankrupt Houlihan's
Nov. 14, 2019
McDonald's kiosks don't accept cash, may need replacement
Nov. 13, 2019
4 challenges McDonald's new CEO must overcome
Nov. 12, 2019
Shift Change: McDonald's CEO, chief people officer out; Papa John's restructures senior management
Nov. 8, 2019
McDonald's invests in solar, wind projects
Nov. 8, 2019
Bloomin' Brands explores sale, other strategic alternatives
Nov. 6, 2019
Food service hiring leads jobs growth ahead of the holiday season
Nov. 5, 2019
McDonald's chief people officer leaves company
Nov. 4, 2019
McDonald's fires CEO Steve Easterbrook
Nov. 3, 2019
Grubhub revisits non-partnered listings as rivals erode its market share
Oct. 31, 2019
IHOP to open 94 units in its largest franchise deal ever
Oct. 30, 2019
Popeyes chicken sandwich spurs best quarter in 20 years
Oct. 28, 2019
Impossible Whopper drives 5% of Burger King's Q3 US comp sales
Oct. 28, 2019
Shift Change: Rave Restaurant Group appoints new CEO, Your Pizza hires first CMO
Oct. 25, 2019
Q4 delivery roundup: Chains end exclusive deals to pursue more diners, market share
Oct. 24, 2019
Chipotle to build 60 Chipotlanes by year's end
Oct. 23, 2019
McDonald's improves drive-thru times by 20 seconds
Oct. 22, 2019
Passport to success: How restaurants can make international expansion work
Oct. 21, 2019
Shift Change: Dunkin' CMO resigns
Oct. 18, 2019
Chick-fil-A diners can now order from their table
Oct. 17, 2019
It's not just for drive-thrus: How AI can transform back of house
Oct. 16, 2019
Wendy's expects digital to drive 10% of sales by 2024
Oct. 11, 2019
Chick-fil-A must close first UK restaurant after pilot period, shopping center orders
Oct. 11, 2019
How Wendy's plans to get breakfast right this time
Oct. 11, 2019
Shift Change: Red Robin appoints board chair, Subway hires 4 execs
Oct. 11, 2019
DoorDash snags 13% lead over Grubhub in share of spend
Oct. 10, 2019
Shift Change: Shake Shack CFO adds president role, Black Bear Diner hires CFO
Oct. 4, 2019
Delivery by the numbers: How top third-party platforms compare
Oct. 3, 2019
Football and franchising: What former NFL players can teach restaurateurs
Oct. 1, 2019
Shift Change: Chili's promotes marketing exec to CMO
Sept. 27, 2019
Uber Eats app adds allergy friendly filter, nixes single-use plastics
Sept. 27, 2019
McDonald's trials Beyond Meat burger in Canada
Sept. 26, 2019
Inspire Brands acquires Jimmy John's
Sept. 25, 2019
Landry's buys Del Frisco's from L Catterton
Sept. 25, 2019
Restaurant gift card sales rose 10% in 2018
Sept. 24, 2019
Staffing app Pared sets up shop in DC
Sept. 24, 2019
How Chicken Salad Chick will open 250 units in the next 5 years
Sept. 23, 2019
Sweetgreen strikes exclusive deal with Uber Eats, plans to create its own delivery program
Sept. 23, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands bulks up tech leadership team
Sept. 20, 2019
&pizza deploys mobile kitchens from Zume
Sept. 19, 2019
Panera adds menu category: grain bowls
Sept. 18, 2019
What's cooking: An inside look at Cava's new innovation kitchen
Sept. 17, 2019
Restaurants are only getting smaller, and that's by design
Sept. 16, 2019
Huddle House buys Perkins for $51.5M
Sept. 13, 2019
Shift Change: Bojangles' hires first chief development officer; Starbucks adds 3 board members
Sept. 13, 2019
Chicken sandwich wars boosted Popeyes traffic 218%
Sept. 12, 2019
McDonald's acquires AI tech company Apprente
Sept. 10, 2019
Wendy's breakfast menu arrives next month
Sept. 10, 2019
McDonald's expands delivery with Grubhub partnership
Sept. 6, 2019
Shift Change: Red Robin hires new CEO
Sept. 6, 2019
Red Robin hires Noodles & Company exec as CEO, rejects investor offer
Sept. 5, 2019
Shift Change: Papa John's hires new CEO; Blaze Pizza CEO retires
Aug. 30, 2019
Taco Bell revamps menu, cuts 9 items
Aug. 29, 2019
Papa John's hires Arby's president as CEO
Aug. 27, 2019
Minneapolis banned drive-thrus. Will more cities follow?
Aug. 19, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands taps COO David Gibbs as CEO
Aug. 16, 2019
New York proposes cap on third-party delivery fees
Aug. 15, 2019
J. Alexander's considers sale as part of strategic review
Aug. 13, 2019
Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Aug. 13, 2019
Shift Change: Red Robin appoints 3 board members, interim CEO to retire
Aug. 9, 2019
Delivery firms boast revenue gains, but profitability remains elusive
Aug. 9, 2019
Why major restaurants want to land airport locations
Aug. 8, 2019
Aramark buys college food delivery service Good Uncle
Aug. 6, 2019
How 4 chains changed their models to ride the delivery wave
Aug. 6, 2019
21% of diners willing to pay more at eatertainment than traditional night venue
Aug. 5, 2019
Shift Change: Domino's adds HR exec; Mendocino Farms appoints CEO
Aug. 2, 2019
DoorDash acquires Caviar for $410M
Aug. 1, 2019
Pizza Hut could temporarily close up to 500 stores over next 2 years
Aug. 1, 2019
Delivery.com expands footprint to over 1.8K cities with Mr. Delivery acquisition
July 31, 2019
Chuck E. Cheese staying private after failed merger
July 29, 2019
McDonald's revs up personalization rollout to 8K drive-thrus
July 26, 2019
Q3 delivery report: Chains expand footprint with new partnerships
July 26, 2019
Shift Change: Dunkin' Brands hires HR exec; Quiznos parent appoints CFO
July 26, 2019
Yum Brands taps new CEOs for Taco Bell, Pizza Hut
July 26, 2019
DoorDash delivery workers to soon receive entirety of customer tips
July 24, 2019
OpenTable moves into delivery with new app feature
July 24, 2019
Cracker Barrel buys $140M stake in Punch Bowl Social
July 23, 2019
Starbucks to license exclusive technology with new partnership
July 23, 2019
Red Robin's investor fight symptom of a changing Wall Street
July 22, 2019
Shift Change: Luby's, Checker's & Rally's boost IT teams
July 19, 2019
Deliveroo will now buy and deliver ingredients to restaurants
July 19, 2019
McDonald's to test plastic-free toys in British Happy Meals
July 18, 2019
Under pressure, Domino's ups the ante on tech
July 17, 2019
Global fast food market to surpass $690B by 2022
July 15, 2019
Grubhub 'cybersquatting' outcry signals changing delivery landscape
July 11, 2019
Eat Mor Chikin? McDonald's franchisees aim to compete with Chick-fil-A
July 10, 2019
Fast casuals rev up drive-thru, mobile pickup plans
July 10, 2019
Welcome to the drive-thru, AI will take your order
July 8, 2019
Taco Bell resolves tortilla shortage
July 3, 2019
Shift Change: Pret A Manger CEO retires
July 3, 2019
Hooters of America sold to 2 private equity firms
July 2, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands appoints new CFO, Famous Dave's hires director of marketing
June 28, 2019
DoorDash wants to make driver payment policies more transparent
June 28, 2019
Waitr lays off over 20 employees at headquarters
June 28, 2019
Meal kits could offer untapped revenue stream for restaurants
June 27, 2019
Chuck E. Cheese to deliver party packs with DoorDash
June 26, 2019
Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay
June 25, 2019
7-Eleven adds location-based delivery option
June 24, 2019
Del Frisco's sold to private equity firm for $650M
June 24, 2019
Shift Change: Texas Roadhouse president retires, Wendy's hires new CMO
June 21, 2019
McDonald's pilots robot fryer in kitchen
June 21, 2019
Papa John's invests $80M in marketing, franchisee relief
June 20, 2019
FAT Brands acquires Elevation Burger for $10M
June 20, 2019
Off-premise, not delivery, is a growing focus for Olive Garden
June 20, 2019
Panera tests expanded dinner menu
June 19, 2019
Why B.GOOD's foray into ghost kitchens is just a taste of its digital strategy
June 17, 2019
Shift Change: Inspire Brands adds 2 to C-suite, McAlister's Deli hires CMO
June 14, 2019
Amazon Restaurants is dead, but the e-tailer is still hungry for food delivery
June 14, 2019
Starbucks considering virtual kitchens in US
June 11, 2019
Amazon Restaurants to close US operations
June 11, 2019
Perkins & Marie Callender's declares bankruptcy, will sell Perkins business
June 10, 2019
Shift Change: Ruby Tuesday hires CMO, IHOP gets new president
June 7, 2019
Blockchain, 5G could transform restaurants. Are they ready?
June 6, 2019
Red Robin deploys 'poison pill'
June 5, 2019
Mexico tariffs could cost Chipotle $15M
June 3, 2019
Shift Change: Jack in the Box adds 2 board members, Subway bolsters brand and innovation team
May 31, 2019
5 high-tech innovations at the NRA Show
May 29, 2019
A dedicated catering team is critical to off-premise sales growth
May 28, 2019
Shift Change: Sizzler has a new CEO; MOD Pizza adds 2 board members
May 24, 2019
Eatertainment preferred over casual dining for group occasions, Technomic says
May 22, 2019
Uber Eats reportedly adding monthly subscription
May 22, 2019
78% of restaurants say off-premise is a strategic priority
May 21, 2019
Alcohol pairs well with food delivery, but restaurants missing out
May 20, 2019
Del Frisco's to cut up to 15% of administrative workforce
May 17, 2019
Amazon-led funding raises $575M for Deliveroo
May 17, 2019
Shift Change: KFC US hires new COO; Focus Brands adds first global CMO
May 17, 2019
Jack in the Box is no longer exploring sale
May 16, 2019
Resy acquired by American Express
May 15, 2019
McDonald's gives franchisees control of all-day breakfast
May 15, 2019
McDonald's meets Happy Meal nutrition benchmark ahead of deadline
May 15, 2019
Uber Eats still cheapest delivery service, MarketWatch reports
May 13, 2019
Famous Dave's enters fast casual space
May 10, 2019
How activist investors led Panera founder to sell
May 6, 2019
Why more chains are turning to virtual kitchens
May 3, 2019
Catering grew 50% faster than entire restaurant industry in 2018
May 1, 2019
Business catering averages $275 per check, says ezCater
May 1, 2019
Food trucks are the new restaurant billboards
April 29, 2019
Panera appoints Krispy Kreme exec as CEO
April 26, 2019
Q2 delivery report: Brands extend off-premise initiatives
April 26, 2019
Chipotle doubles digital sales in Q1
April 25, 2019
Domino's leaning on fortressing to improve delivery, not third-party aggregators
April 24, 2019
Postmates adds 1K cities, reaches into 50 states
April 24, 2019
McDonald's reportedly adding international favorites to US menus
April 23, 2019
Millennials to be the biggest food and beverage spenders in 10 years
April 22, 2019
Shift Change: McDonald's hires franchise exec; Chick-fil-A adds new board members
April 18, 2019
McDonald's cutting premium burgers from menu
April 17, 2019
Godiva to open 2,000 cafes in next 6 years
April 17, 2019
Panera's new tech could make breakfast rise and shine
April 15, 2019
Shift Change: Kona Grill appoints interim CEO; Subway gets a new CIO
April 12, 2019
Uber Eats preps to expand into grocery, cloud kitchens in light of IPO
April 12, 2019
Papa Murphy's acquired by MTY Food Group for $190M
April 11, 2019
72% of casual dining operators report delivery growth
April 9, 2019
Chuck E. Cheese plans to go public after merger
April 8, 2019
Why McDonald's is supersizing its tech spending
April 5, 2019
Shift Change: Kona Grill, Red Robin CEOs depart
April 5, 2019
McDonald's cuts down late-night menu
April 5, 2019
Red Robin's CEO retires amid brand overhaul
April 4, 2019
EzCater secures $150M in funding, surpasses $1.2B valuation
April 2, 2019
McDonald's invests $3.7M in app developer
April 2, 2019
Crashing the C-suite ceiling: How female restaurant leaders are pushing for more diversity
April 1, 2019
Fair-weather diners: How temperature influences consumer cravings
March 29, 2019
Shift Change: CKE Restaurants, Inspire Brands, Papa John's add new C-suite execs
March 29, 2019
Outback to open fast casual spinoff in the US
March 28, 2019
ezCater acquires Monkey Group, growing its catering platform capabilities
March 27, 2019
McDonald's will no longer fight minimum wage hikes
March 27, 2019
Papa John's struggles with 220% turnover rate for delivery drivers
March 27, 2019
Majority of QSR, fast casual diners would pay up to $5 in delivery fees
March 26, 2019
McDonald's buys Dynamic Yield for $300M to improve drive-thru experience
March 26, 2019
Wetzel's Pretzels to test delivery with virtual kitchen
March 25, 2019
Domino's adds in-car ordering to its tech lineup
March 25, 2019
Blockchain card offers low cost payment technology for restaurants
March 22, 2019
Shaquille O'Neal joins Papa John's board, becomes a brand ambassador
March 22, 2019
Shift Change: Chipotle, Papa John's add female board members; 3 Potbelly directors depart
March 22, 2019
Starbucks invests $100M in food, retail incubator
March 21, 2019
Denny's turns to tech, Magic Johnson for new leadership training program
March 20, 2019
McDonald's to improve delivery packaging, drive-thru times
March 18, 2019
Shift Change: Popeyes and J. Alexander's under new leadership, Wingstop adds chief growth and experience officer role
March 15, 2019
Shake Shack's four-day workweek test improves retention
March 15, 2019
DoorDash overtakes Grubhub in delivery market share
March 13, 2019
Uber Eats serving up virtual kitchens in Paris, Bloomberg reports
March 13, 2019
Shift Change: Smoothie King, Church's Chicken hire CMOs; Bojangles' top marketing leader to retire
March 8, 2019
Resy in serious talks with potential buyer, Recode reports
March 7, 2019
Mario Batali is no longer in the restaurant business
March 6, 2019
Famous Dave's to test ghost restaurant, virtual kitchen concepts
March 6, 2019
Habit Burger to open more drive-thrus this year
March 5, 2019
Papa John's founder John Schnatter agrees to resign from board
March 5, 2019
Burger brands beef up local, diet-focused offerings
March 1, 2019
Shift Change: Wingstop's CXO leaves; Salata adds chief development officer
March 1, 2019
Domino's value offerings protect it from third-party delivery threat, report says
Feb. 28, 2019
Delivery throws restaurants a lifeline during extreme weather
Feb. 27, 2019
Pizza Hut to test delivery bots with FedEx
Feb. 27, 2019
Uber Eats strengthens position in UK delivery, plans to leave India
Feb. 26, 2019
Shift Change: Shake Shack beefs up c-suite; PDQ adds first CMO
Feb. 22, 2019
Starbucks' newest Bali location showcases coffee farming
Feb. 20, 2019
Starbucks' first all-day cafe could give it an edge in China
Feb. 19, 2019
Wendy's $50M cyberattack settlement signals growing threat to QSRs
Feb. 19, 2019
Shift Change: Shake Shack, REGO Restaurant add senior marketing execs
Feb. 15, 2019
AI technology is coming to drive-thrus
Feb. 14, 2019
Fresh take: Why restaurants are investing in better ingredients
Feb. 13, 2019
Why is Pizza Hut testing delivery with Grubhub?
Feb. 13, 2019
DoorDash tops $7B valuation with new funding
Feb. 12, 2019
Q1 delivery report: Brands doubling down on off-premise
Feb. 8, 2019
Salad orders up, pizza orders down at start of year
Feb. 8, 2019
Chipotle rolls out 'Chipotlane' drive-thrus for digital orders
Feb. 7, 2019
FAT Brands heads to India
Feb. 6, 2019
Digital restaurant ordering expected to triple by 2020
Feb. 5, 2019
Super Bowl QSR ads don't always lead to meaningful traffic gains
Feb. 4, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands names new COO; Bojangles' hires former McDonald's execs
Feb. 1, 2019
Take-out app Ritual to triple restaurant partnerships in 2019
Jan. 31, 2019
Robot delivery market to triple by 2024
Jan. 30, 2019
Q&A: How Black Bear Diner's take on family dining keeps it growing
Jan. 30, 2019
Luby's looks for a turnaround after failed proxy fight
Jan. 28, 2019
Why the delivery market will look different in 5 years
Jan. 28, 2019
Shift Change: Burger King parent, Tropical Smoothie, Caribou Coffee name new CEOs
Jan. 25, 2019
Burger King parent taps new CEO, shuffles executives
Jan. 23, 2019
Strong M&A restaurant activity expected this year
Jan. 22, 2019
Domino's aims for $25B in retail sales by 2025
Jan. 18, 2019
Shake Shack to test food trucks in Atlanta and New Jersey
Jan. 17, 2019
DoorDash expands footprint into all 50 states
Jan. 16, 2019
Putting pizza delivery apps to the test
Jan. 14, 2019
From wearables to AI: How a startup looks to change the restaurant industry
Jan. 14, 2019
McDonald's operators shouldn't begin any new remodels, association says
Jan. 9, 2019
Private equity firms buy P.F. Chang's for $700M
Jan. 8, 2019
Report: Expect fewer restaurant discounts this year
Jan. 7, 2019
New app rates restaurant cleanliness
Jan. 4, 2019
Chipotle offers lifestyle bowls for mobile, online orders
Jan. 3, 2019
The Hummus & Pita Co. dips into West Coast with 100-unit franchise partnership
Jan. 2, 2019
Despite struggling same-store sales, Darden execs confident of Cheddar's turnaround
Dec. 21, 2018
Taco Bell brings 3 Cantinas to the Big Apple
Dec. 20, 2018
Olive Garden has no plans to expand delivery test
Dec. 19, 2018
A restaurant's next big financial risk isn't bad reviews — it's data breaches
Dec. 18, 2018
Report: North American pizza market to grow 10% in next 5 years
Dec. 17, 2018
Starbucks expands delivery with Uber Eats partnership
Dec. 14, 2018
Dave & Buster's tests fast casual taco concept
Dec. 13, 2018
McDonald's to phase out antibiotics in beef
Dec. 12, 2018
Survey: Half of diners rely on friends, family — not Instagram — for recommendations
Dec. 11, 2018
Restaurant gift card sales expected to rise during holidays
Dec. 10, 2018
Year of the chicken? Poultry menu items, chicken chains surge in popularity
Dec. 7, 2018
From free cheesecake to dollar drinks, casual dining shifts focus to millennials
Dec. 6, 2018
Fatburger owner adds Mediterranean chain to its menu
Dec. 5, 2018
Pizza Hut doubles down on digital ordering with QuikOrder acquisition
Dec. 5, 2018
Strong Thanksgiving dining spend signals growth through New Year's
Dec. 4, 2018
Wind to power more than 1,000 Starbucks stores
Dec. 3, 2018
Dunkin' hit by online data breach
Nov. 30, 2018
Baskin-Robbins scoops up redesign to sweeten customer engagement
Nov. 29, 2018
Restaurants adapt menus daily in wake of romaine recall
Nov. 28, 2018

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