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Wonder lays off 7% of staff in streamlining effort
Wonder laid off approximately 150 employees, representing 7% of its workforce, as part of a streamlining effort.
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Wonder laid off approximately 150 employees, representing 7% of its workforce, as part of a streamlining effort.
California regulators fined Dickey's Barbecue Pit $36,800 for franchise disclosure violations, signaling continued enforcement scrutiny of franchisor compliance with state registration requirements.
QSR Magazine has identified seven franchisors highlighted as worth monitoring in 2026.
Deliverect and Bounteous announced a partnership to integrate their platforms for restaurant digital ordering. The collaboration signals how restaurant-tech vendors are bundling services to simplify m
Qu has appointed Paul Rubin as Chief Product & Technology Officer as the company positions itself to help restaurant operators adopt AI and edge technologies.
Events and private dining have become important revenue streams for restaurants, but the booking process remains inefficient, according to TripleSeat's CEO.
Stifel projects Happy Belly could operate 183 restaurants by 2027, signaling analyst confidence in the brand's expansion trajectory.
A Snaxshot post opens with an Aldous Huxley quote about civilization causing harm, framed as commentary on food safety or foodborne illness risks in modern food systems.
Daily tip payout systems are gaining adoption in restaurants, offering staff faster access to earnings and greater financial visibility.
Yum! Brands appointed Stephen Bratspies, former CEO of HanesBrands, to its board, effective August 2026, signaling the chain operator's interest in consumer-brand expertise outside foodservice.
Cava and Chili's posted strong quarterly results while McDonald's introduced an energy drink and Domino's launched new products, though a 'Hot Ones' branded promotion underperformed.
SevenRooms' CEO discusses company developments a year after its acquisition.
Square has been designated as OpenTable's preferred point-of-sale partner, signaling closer integration between the two platforms for restaurant operators.
Franchising opportunity roundup — useful for growth-focused brands but dependent on which chains and deal types are featured.
Portillo's has appointed Kevin Kalicak as CFO; Kalicak brings over 25 years of experience from Darden Restaurants, signaling the chain may be building financial infrastructure for growth or operationa
Owner secured $240M in funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to develop AI agents aimed at independent restaurants.
Bank of America data shows bars and independent restaurants are outperforming chains, while consumers are shifting spending from grocers to restaurants.
Tock has integrated its restaurant reservation inventory into Resy's platform, expanding access to Tock-managed bookings alongside wine venues.
Roundup of seasonal menu launches and promotional bundles across segments — routine news without strategic insight for multi-unit operators.
An industry analysis piece examines operational challenges ahead for 2026, signaling that restaurants face continued cost and margin pressures in the coming year.
Restaurant operators can leverage menuboard optimization as a tool to address margin pressures alongside pricing and cost management strategies.
Square is deepening its integration with OpenTable and Toast with Resy to give restaurants enhanced reservation data, signaling consolidation in how operators access booking insights across major plat
Restaurant Business warns that weak franchisee profitability and operator conflicts suggest franchising may not be a reliable growth strategy for chains seeking to rebuild.
Analysis of 93 million data points reveals that bulk purchasing doesn't consistently deliver lower unit costs across restaurants buying identical products from the same suppliers—challenging a widespr
A majority of restaurant operators now report comfort with AI adoption, with recent surveys showing 86 percent of decision-makers embracing its use, signaling that initial resistance to AI implementat
FSR Magazine examines how AI is emerging in restaurant kitchens and operations, noting that the industry lacks established best practices for implementing the technology across multiple locations and
Restaurant operators are prioritizing expansion strategies rather than scaling back operations in 2026.
The National Restaurant Association noted that beverages can support sales across different dayparts for restaurant brands.
EMVCo is proposing a new technical standard layer to distinguish whether an AI agent is authorized to make a specific payment versus having general card access, signaling industry movement toward stru
Brandon Landry, founder of Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux and Smalls Sliders, shares operational insights on building scalable restaurant concepts; the episode suggests multi-unit success hinges on replica
Uber is investing in and partnering with Zipline to expand drone delivery services across the U.S., signaling a potential shift toward autonomous delivery infrastructure for restaurants.
Toast is positioning AI tools as a solution to help restaurant operators find operational efficiencies, betting that time constraints prevent most restaurants from implementing such technologies indep
Palona AI launched a multimodal AI system designed for physical businesses, initially deployed with restaurant operators including Din Tai Fung, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Giordano's, Rooted Hospitality,
Gen Korean BBQ disclosed a non-binding letter of intent to sell its U.S. restaurant business for over $100 million to a multi-concept operator, signaling potential consolidation in the Korean BBQ segm
QSR Evolution Conference is adding a Startup Alley exhibition space to showcase emerging restaurant technology and culinary innovations.
Spreedly suggests that beneficial automated agents may emerge as a legitimate commerce channel, shifting industry perception away from bots as solely fraudulent threats.
Restaurant operators are navigating heightened compliance complexity around Temporary Protected Status rulings and E-Verify requirements, which signals potential workforce constraints for the industry
The FDA is working to define ultra-processed foods, a regulatory effort that signals potential future shifts in how restaurants may need to disclose or market products.
Pressed Juicery and Chick-fil-A are operating delivery-focused ghost kitchen locations to serve demand and reach new customers, suggesting the model remains viable for select brands despite broader sk
UBS predicts US restaurant traffic will stabilize in the second half of the year following weak first-half performance, suggesting operators may see relief from consumer spending pressures.
A new study claims a proposed $25 minimum wage could cost 5 million jobs, raising questions about what wage increase restaurant operators might find acceptable.
A PAR survey found that three-quarters of diners are open to AI use in restaurants, suggesting operators are unlikely to face widespread consumer resistance to automation adoption.
Some restaurant operators are using AI to develop their own software rather than buying from vendors, a shift that suggests the traditional build-versus-buy calculus may be changing in the tech-enable
The FTC will distribute $23.8 million from Grubhub's 2024 settlement over alleged deceptive practices around driver pay and consumer restrictions, signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny of gig-delivery
Starbucks is launching its fall pumpkin menu on August 25, later than competitors including Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Scooter's, IHOP, and Panera, which are releasing their autumn lineups earlier.
Beyond Juicery reports that all franchise owners adopted its new pricing strategy while maintaining customer traffic in a difficult operating environment.
A major foodborne illness outbreak involving cyclospora and other pathogens is highlighting vulnerabilities in restaurant supply chains and food safety protocols.
Google has integrated restaurant ordering into Maps, allowing customers to search for and order from nearby restaurants via an AI-powered feature without leaving the app.
A dozen restaurant chains including Zaxby's, Dutch Bros, and Blaze launched new menu items in early September, reflecting continued seasonal menu rotation across the industry.
The article explores how merchants integrating multiple payment processors often struggle to achieve meaningful performance improvements, suggesting that technical connectivity alone may be insufficie
