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Restaurant chains are launching value promotions ahead of the back-to-school season, responding to expected record spending during the period.
Nation's Restaurant News identified 100 emerging restaurant concepts with sub-100-unit footprints that achieved growth in the past year.
The MAHA movement is advancing a proposed FDA rule to regulate foods labeled as Generally Recognized as Safe, signaling a potential shift in how food safety standards are enforced in the industry.
Döner Haus opened its first West Coast location in South Los Angeles, marking geographic expansion for the döner-focused chain.
Sweetgreen has been cleared of links to a cyclospora outbreak, yet customer demand for salads remains depressed; the CEO expressed surprise at the persistence of consumer hesitancy.
The ONE Group Hospitality has acquired a Miami Benihana Express location and is building out the concept, with the CEO describing significant opportunity in the express format.
Burger King has selected Palmer Digital Group to supply outdoor drive-thru displays.
Taco Bell introduced three new Tajín-seasoned items, including a beverage, in a limited-time offering that represents the seasoning brand's largest quick-service restaurant collaboration to date.
Taïm's New York City locations were shuttered by state tax authorities over unpaid taxes, signaling potential cash-flow or compliance challenges at the Craveworthy Brands portfolio.
A new Qu report tracks how quick-service and fast casual restaurants are moving beyond testing digital tools toward operational deployment.
Restaurant Brands International has returned 33.3% to shareholders over five years, with current valuation metrics showing neither compelling discount nor obvious overvaluation, signaling investors fa
7 Brew is launching a new app and loyalty system aimed at accelerating sales and deepening customer data collection—signals the chain is investing in digital infrastructure to compete in the crowded Q
Alameda County postponed a vote on a proposed $30 minimum wage until 2028, signaling potential headwinds for aggressive wage policy in a major restaurant market.
Pokeworks is accelerating expansion in Texas through an active development pipeline, signaling continued confidence in the state as a growth market for the fast-casual poke category.
Restaurant Brands' second-quarter revenues grew to $2.52 billion from $2.4 billion year-over-year, though Tim Hortons sales growth lagged while Burger King drove system-wide expansion.
Tacos Atarantados launched Cerveza Atarantados, a house-brand Mexican-style light lager produced with Miami's Magic 13 Brewing Co., signaling a shift toward on-premise beverage differentiation in the
Huey Magoo's is running a September fundraising campaign with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to support Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, allowing guests to contribute at point of sale.
Marlow's Tavern won Paytronix's Restaurant Loyalty Program of the Year award, recognized for its loyalty strategy across its polished-casual locations in the Southeast.
Restaurant spending is shifting away from chains, while Burger King introduces a product refresh and McDonald's franchisees cite remodeling cost pressures.
Square and OpenTable expanded their partnership to integrate restaurant payments with guest data management, signaling movement toward unified point-of-sale and reservation platforms.
Protein-enriched products are becoming mainstream across grocery and restaurant categories, signaling a shift in consumer expectations that restaurant operators may need to address through menu innova
HeyGuest has launched a voice AI ordering system amid industry data showing 43% of hospitality calls go unanswered, suggesting restaurants are exploring automation to address gaps in phone service cap
CAVA's stock has returned 70.4% over three years, but current valuations suggest the market is pricing in significant growth expectations rather than offering a discount to fundamentals.
A lender has filed suit against a Philadelphia franchisee to force the sale of 41 restaurants to recover an $18 million debt, signaling financial stress among franchise operators managing multi-unit p
Neon Greens, a St. Louis fast-casual salad chain that launched in 2024, integrates hydroponics farming on-site to supply its restaurants, signaling growing operator interest in vertically integrated s
Starbucks abandoned an AI inventory system — operators should evaluate the trade-offs between automation ambition and reliable, simple operations.
McDonald's stock has underperformed year-to-date, though analysts note potential tailwinds from loyalty initiatives, political changes, and beverage expansion that could shift momentum by year-end.
Korean food franchises reached a record 2,500 overseas outlets by adopting master-franchise expansion models, signaling a shift in how Korean restaurant brands scale internationally.
Domino's reported strong first-half like-for-like sales and record takeaway demand during an England World Cup match, with heatwave conditions driving delivery orders and refocusing investor attention
Dutch Bros reported strong sales in Q2 2026, yet its stock price declined following the announcement.
Chipotle's premium valuation relative to market peers is supported primarily by new-unit growth rather than margin expansion, suggesting the stock price depends heavily on the company's ability to sus
Chipotle launched a '100 Creators' campaign with an apparent openness theme, suggesting the brand is emphasizing accessibility and inclusion in its creator partnership strategy.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken is modernizing its brand while preserving its heritage.
Dunkin' has returned to a major market after a 12-year absence.
AI-powered CCTV analytics can convert existing restaurant cameras into tools for operational monitoring.
A&W unveiled a new prototype restaurant design that blends its classic heritage with contemporary features.
Block is expanding Square's presence in the restaurant sector, though the source does not provide specifics on the expansion strategy or growth trajectory.
Pan American Group disclosed a data breach following detection of suspicious network activity.
Kalkine Media poses a question about whether Restaurant Brands International can maintain growth trajectory across its global operations.
Happy Belly Food Group reported Q2 systemwide quick-service restaurant sales of $28.4 million, up 75% year-over-year, signaling strong momentum in the group's expansion strategy.
Twisted Egg Shack signed a 60-unit franchise agreement with 1836 Brands to expand across Texas, signaling confidence in franchise-led growth within the regional breakfast-concept market.
Restaurant sales grew in July, with Yahoo Finance highlighting five stock tickers as having growth potential amid increased consumer spending.
Panera restructured its rewards program to a points-based model with tiered membership levels, giving customers more flexibility in how they redeem rewards.
Bonchon has appointed two new owners, with the company attributing its growth to innovation and quality.
Deliverect and Bounteous have partnered to expand first-party digital ordering capabilities for restaurant brands.
A study found that restaurants lose revenue when they miss incoming calls.
Operators should use slower seasons to assess operational needs and distinguish between profitability and cash flow management, according to industry guidance.
Regional expansion strategy shift — divesting Japan to bet on North America signals where growth capital is flowing.
Analysts Kyle Grieve and Shawn O'Malley characterize Domino's as a royalty-dependent business model facing long-term headwinds.