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Palmer Digital Group has been approved as a supplier of outdoor digital menu boards for Burger King franchisees in the U.S. and Canada, signaling continued investment by the chain in modernizing order
A mid-tier segment of the top 500 restaurant chains shows mixed performance, with some operators reporting significant growth while others have undergone closures.
Cava experienced growth in both customer traffic and same-restaurant sales, signaling strong demand recovery in the fast-casual segment.
MOOYAH Burgers signed a master franchise agreement to expand into the United Arab Emirates with Great USA Foods LLC, signaling the Texas-based chain's push into international markets.
Smoothie King launched its first food menu in 2025 and is seeing sales growth from the expansion, signaling how beverage-focused chains are testing food offerings to deepen customer transactions.
Restaurant leaders speaking at the 2026 Fast Casual Executive Summit argue that high turnover stems from workplace culture rather than hiring difficulties, suggesting operators may need to focus reten
Sweetgreen and Yum Brands' stocks remain under pressure following a record cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taylor Farms de Mexico's shredded iceberg lettuce, with public restaurant chains bearing ma
Cava exceeded earnings estimates, though recent food safety concerns continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
Yum! Brands has completed the sale of Pizza Hut to separate buyers, marking the end of its direct ownership and shifting the company's portfolio focus toward its other brands.
Cava Group beat expectations in Q2 2026 driven by traffic growth.
CAVA reports second-quarter earnings today with analyst expectations for 18 cents per share, up from 16 cents year-over-year, and revenue around $360 million.
McDonald's posted growth in revenue and earnings despite slower U.S. comparable sales and increased competition from Burger King, prompting questions about domestic growth prospects as management rest
Chipotle is relaunching its Chipotle IQ trivia game for Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada, offering over $1 million in free food and introducing new features like daily streaks and a collectible
Jollibee Canada signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement in British Columbia, signaling expansion momentum in the Canadian market.
Wendy's cut its dividend and withdrew 2026 guidance following weaker results, as new leadership charts a turnaround strategy around sales and traffic headwinds.
Restaurant Brands International received an exchange notice from a 3G Capital affiliate for approximately 2.8 million Class B units and plans to settle the transaction using existing cash reserves.
The ONE Group reported positive comparable sales growth and margin expansion in the second quarter, with a shift toward an asset-light model aimed at improving cash flow and reducing debt.
7 Brew and Dutch Bros are in a legal dispute in bankruptcy court over which chain should acquire the closed Salad and Go locations.
A salad chain filed for bankruptcy and a healthy food brand's stock fell 35% following a parasite outbreak, occurring weeks after an official statement suggested the situation was controlled—signaling
McDonald's acknowledged slower U.S. growth and made leadership changes, with CEO Christopher Kempczinski discussing the company's performance challenges during its second-quarter earnings call.
McDonald's US same-store sales underperformed Burger King's in recent results, suggesting its current value-menu strategy may not be resonating as strongly as competitors' quality-focused approaches.
Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA plans to open more than 75 new U.S. locations, signaling continued expansion in the fast-casual segment.
Wendy's withdrew its 2026 outlook and cut its dividend as new leadership implements a turnaround plan, signaling a shift toward preserving capital for business reset priorities rather than shareholder
Jack in the Box is expected to report Q3 results shaped by value and digital offerings alongside premium menu innovation, though beef inflation and restaurant closures may weigh on performance.
Sysco reported Q2 results highlighting AI-driven productivity gains and its Restaurant Depot acquisition as key strategic drivers for the outlook.
El Pollo Loco reported positive system-wide comparable sales growth in Q2 2026, signaling continued customer demand amid a competitive QSR environment.
Sweetgreen lowered its full-year financial guidance due to sales pressure from cyclospora contamination concerns.
The CDC linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to jalapeños served at Chipotle and other Mexican-style restaurants, weighing on Chipotle's stock performance.
Krispy Kreme reported 43% adjusted EBITDA growth in Q2 despite a 12.8% revenue decline from refranchising and store closures, with system-wide sales up 1.1% in constant currency—signaling a shift towa
Square and Google are jointly enabling restaurants to offer conversational AI ordering capabilities.
Drive-thru salad chain Salad and Go closed all remaining locations and filed for bankruptcy this week, raising questions about consumer demand for the concept.
Burger King reported 8.5% U.S. comparable sales growth in Q2.
DoorDash is funding $6M in discounts through Flavor Week, a campaign running through Aug. 23 across six cities aimed at driving new customers to independent restaurants.
Dutch Bros is acquiring 51 Salad and Go drive-thru locations across Arizona and Nevada to convert into coffee and food concepts.
Activist investor Starboard has taken a stake in Shake Shack, signaling potential pressure for operational or strategic changes at the burger chain.
Shake Shack's stock rose following stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings and news of an activist investor stake.
McDonald's reported disappointing quarterly results, citing excessive promotions that confused customers and slowed service, prompting a CEO change at its U.S. division.
McDonald's reported a 5% increase in net income to $2.36 billion in Q2 2026, with total revenue rising 4% to $7.09 billion, signaling modest but sustained profitability growth amid competitive and ope
Restaurant Brands faces Q2 2026 earnings expectations, with analysts focused on operational metrics beyond headline revenue and profit forecasts to assess underlying business health.
Shake Shack beat profit expectations while hitting revenue targets and growing units 16% YoY — shows premium burger chain holding pricing power amid expansion.
First Watch has seen unaided brand awareness rise by more than 50% year-over-year, though the chain remains far from national household recognition.
Dine Brands reported sales growth driven by IHOP, which more than compensated for weaker Applebee's performance.
Chipotle's jalapenos are being investigated as a potential source of a salmonella outbreak, signaling renewed scrutiny of the chain's supply-chain safety protocols.
McDonald's earnings beat was driven primarily by increased customer spending rather than new customer acquisition, signaling reliance on pricing power rather than traffic growth to drive results.
McDonald's U.S. comparable sales growth slowed sharply to 0.8% in the latest quarter as the chain's budget-focused digital promotions failed to drive traffic as expected, signaling potential challenge
McDonald's attributed a difficult quarter to execution issues around promotional strategy and marketing spend, signaling that aggressive discounting and marketing volume alone did not drive expected c
Food-safety crisis forcing immediate ingredient removal—operators must model rapid menu impacts and supplier vetting rigor.
Wendy's stock declined following apparent setback in takeover prospects, raising questions about the company's strategic direction.
Restaurants facing sustained inflation across food, labor, and operations cannot rely on pricing alone; back-of-house optimization alongside menu strategy may help preserve margins.
Wonder acquired Salt Hank's, Uber exited its Serve delivery platform, and Qu Foods hired Paul Rubin—three separate moves signaling ongoing consolidation and leadership shifts in restaurant technology