Red Robin has refranchised 108 restaurants to three operators, generating $89.4 million in proceeds, with eight additional closures planned through fiscal 2026—a shift that signals the chain's retreat
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Yum Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China in two separate transactions valued at $2.7 billion total.
California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.
Dutch Bros declined to match 7 Brew's bid for Salad and Go locations, signaling a strategic focus on its core beverage concept rather than geographic expansion into quick-service salad.
Chipotle is simultaneously launching two limited-time offerings—a reformulated Pollo Asado and new Chili Lime Chips—marking the first time the chain has run dual LTOs at once, suggesting a bid to driv
Sbarro's CEO discusses the brand's turnaround as the 70-year-old pizzeria moves beyond its mall-based legacy, signaling renewed strategic focus in a competitive casual dining market.
Evergreens, a Seattle-based fast-casual chain founded in 2012, has launched a franchise program targeting 12 Western states, signaling a shift from company-operated growth to franchisee-led expansion.
Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have completed their acquisition of Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain.
P.F. Chang's appointed Jim Mazany, a veteran of casual-dining chains including Applebee's and Joe's Crab Shack, to lead the brand as it seeks a turnaround—signaling renewed confidence in executing a p
Full-service restaurants have shifted their delivery strategy from simply launching a channel to optimizing operations across kitchens and labor models, signaling that delivery management is now a cor
Fast food chains' heavy promotional activity in 2024 failed to maintain value perception gains as market saturation and economic uncertainty set in, signaling operators may need to recalibrate their d
Sbarro, marking its 70th anniversary, is undergoing a turnaround after years of decline, signaling that legacy casual-dining concepts can reinvent themselves through strategic repositioning beyond the
Former fitness entrepreneur Steele Smiley exited his 900+ franchise fitness business to launch CRISP & GREEN, a healthy fast-food brand now operating 53 locations; the move signals entrepreneur convic
Nelson Peltz declined to acquire Wendy's, signaling investor caution in the restaurant M&A market.
WOWorks, which operates six restaurant brands including Saladworks and Zoup!, has opened 23 locations year-to-date with 15 more in development, signaling continued momentum in its multi-brand expansio
Wendy's is undergoing executive changes, Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo, and recent sales data showed gains for independent restaurants—signaling continued industry consolidation pressures an
Original ChopShop is launching a dinner-focused promotion called 'Feel Good Nights' featuring new bowl options and a loyalty offer to drive weeknight traffic.
Panera modified its rewards program structure, signaling an effort to deepen customer retention through revised earning mechanics.
Huddle House is offering franchising discounts to attract multi-unit operators, as the chain seeks to reverse recent net closures and boost unit growth.
Yum Brands has acquired Pizza King, a 1980s-era pizza chain, signaling a shift toward building a leaner, faster-growing portfolio.
Starbucks' fall menu, headlined by the Pumpkin Spice Latte and new beverages with food pairings, achieved record sales performance at launch.
Uber cut 10% of its workforce (3,300 jobs) as part of a reorganization aimed at streamlining operations, signaling pressure to improve efficiency amid competition in ride-sharing and delivery.
Riko's Pizza, a 13-unit Connecticut-based pizza chain, is projecting growth to 18–19 locations by end of 2026 following infrastructure investments made earlier this year.
Fast Casual Executive Summit (Oct. 4-6 in Arlington, Texas) will explore how integrating fragmented tech systems into a unified customer view can improve returns for fast casual brands.
Restaurant technology has shifted from maximizing order capture across channels to a more strategic, efficiency-focused approach, signaling that operators are prioritizing quality and cost management
Jollibee listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, expanding its capital-raising options as the Philippine chain pursues international growth.
Chowbus and Maple have partnered to offer multilingual voice AI ordering technology to restaurants.
Franchise owners are managing multiple locations' back-office work during off-hours to avoid hiring additional staff, suggesting operational inefficiencies across multi-unit systems.
A podcast episode featuring a TD Bank restaurant finance executive discusses Subway's plan to extend late-night hours and its potential profit implications.
Chipotle has opened its first location in Seoul, marking the start of its expansion into Asia.
HTeaO, a Texas iced tea concept, reported $147M in 2025 sales and is positioning its water purification system and customization capabilities as differentiation points in the beverage market under new
New research indicates GLP-1 adoption patterns are more dynamic and demographically varied than commonly assumed, with men underrepresented in typical characterizations and restaurant-level usage diff
Major QSR's first-ever loyalty program represents a late-to-market entrant entering a table-stakes competitive battleground with 100+ units expected.
Fast-casual operators from Hot Head Burritos, Smoothie King, and Kraft Heinz are sharing insights on executing brand collaborations successfully at an industry conference.
Colony Grill, a Connecticut pizza chain, plans to open two new locations in Hartford County in 2027, signaling continued confidence in regional expansion despite broader restaurant-sector uncertainty.
CoCo Ichibanya's stock price rose after the Japanese curry chain announced it is considering a sale.
Papa Johns sold 28 corporate-owned Orlando-area restaurants to franchisees, reducing its company-owned portfolio and signaling a strategic shift toward asset-light franchise models.
WOWorks opened 23 new restaurants and announced plans for 15 additional locations, signaling continued momentum in its multi-brand expansion strategy.
PAR Technology has launched Guest360, a platform designed to unify guest data across restaurant transactions.
Chick-fil-A is closing its remaining Little Blue Menu location in College Park, Maryland, and will convert it to a standard Chick-fil-A format, signaling a shift away from its delivery-focused experim
McDonald's is testing whether international markets can sustain growth through value deals, menu innovation, and loyalty initiatives despite ongoing consumer pressure.
Yogurtland's franchise model has generated strong operator loyalty, with franchisees expressing reluctance to exit their locations, suggesting the brand has built sustainable unit economics or brand e
Papa John's stock has fallen 28.7% to $22.77 over six months amid softer quarterly results, prompting some investors to reassess their positions.