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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is opening its first New Jersey location in Wall on July 18, signaling the brand's geographic expansion beyond its traditional Hawaiian market.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar's CEO Jeff Chandler discusses the burger chain's sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group on a restaurant finance podcast.
Corporate-franchisee tension exposed — as franchisor enriches shareholders despite franchisee profitability pressure, signals alignment risks for the system.
Commerce media platforms struggle with measuring ad impact due to probabilistic attribution and modeled incrementality, but in-store data offers a potential solution to verify whether digital ads tran
Molly Irani, co-founder and Chief Culture Officer at Chai Pani Restaurant Group, will participate in a live Q&A hosted by Restaurant Unstoppable Network on August 3rd, 2026.
Bareburger is launching a blended burger made with beef and roasted mushrooms across its locations starting mid-June, signaling growing restaurant interest in health-positioned burger innovations to a
A Binghamton, New York operator built a five-concept portfolio within one block after acquiring a university bar at age 21 through seller financing, suggesting that owner-operator experience and geogr
Sacramento sushi chain Mikuni settled a lawsuit with former employees for $2.25 million, signaling ongoing wage-and-hour compliance risks for regional restaurant operators.
An analyst published a bullish case for Darden Restaurants stock, which was trading at $204.32 as of early July.
Australian café chain Two Hands Hospitality has signed a lease for its first Kansas City location, continuing geographic expansion beyond its existing markets in New York, Texas, Tennessee, and Colora
Gong cha partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch a Harry Potter-themed product line marking 25 years since the Philosopher's Stone film premiere, signaling how beverage brands are leveraging I
McDonald's is launching a limited-time Happy Meal promotion featuring 10 collectible BT21 character toys with ring clips, starting July 14 at participating locations.
Headline-only snippet on QSR pricing trends — lacks chain-level data or operator insights needed to assess competitive positioning.
Papa John's has appointed an interim CFO following the departure of Ravi Thanawala.
ezCater is positioning its platform to help restaurants access workplace catering demand through enhanced connectivity features.
Pizzerias are leveraging viral food moments and unofficial endorsements as marketing strategies, signaling a shift toward organic, social-media-driven promotion rather than traditional sponsorships.
Fast-food sandwich chains are losing market share to fast-casual competitors, suggesting that consumers may be prioritizing perceived quality and business sustainability over traditional quick-service
Restaurant Brands stock rose 3.2% after a late-June traffic report showed its brands outperforming key competitors, signaling relative strength amid broader market headwinds.
Richmond restaurants are facing pressure from rising costs and declining customer traffic.
Red Lobster's bankruptcy in 2024 followed its Endless Shrimp promotion, raising questions about whether the deal was a strategic misstep or the result of deeper operational or intentional issues.
7shifts released findings on restaurant employee priorities for 2026, signaling where operators may need to focus retention and management efforts.
Sbarro is introducing a limited-time pizza featuring spicy Calabrian pepperoni and sausage.
Turnaround story at major casual-dining chain — worth deeper reading but headline alone lacks specifics on strategy or results.
Placer.ai released its June 2026 mall traffic index, tracking retail foot traffic momentum as the year progresses.
Just Salad named New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson as an equity partner in the brand's first athlete deal, marking an expansion of its investor base.
Jack in the Box's turnaround effort is being pressured by inflation and California labor costs, signaling broader challenges facing QSR operators managing profitability in a cost-intensive environment
Limited-time co-branded product tie-in — routine promotional merchandise without broader operator or loyalty implications.
Operators who share physical space face pressure to align menus across brands, raising operational and brand-consistency questions.
First Watch shares declined, though the source provides no explanation of the reason.
A franchisee of a popular fried chicken chain has closed 39 locations.
A Popeyes franchisee facing bankruptcy is divesting most of its restaurant locations.
A podcast episode featuring a steakhouse general manager discusses leadership practices and financial systems that distinguish high-performing restaurant managers from average ones.
The Peach Cobbler Factory opened its 13th North Carolina location in Charlotte's North Lake community, signaling continued confidence in the state as a growth market.
Ruby Tuesday is launching a significant menu refresh after years of relative quietness following its 2020 bankruptcy and substantial store closures, signaling an attempt to rebuild brand momentum in t
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation partnered with American Express and Resy to launch a free leadership development program featuring James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs as
Restaurant transactions in US World Cup host cities saw a significant lift during group stage play, suggesting major sporting events drive measurable foot traffic to dining venues.
Southpaw, a major Taco Bell franchisee, acquired 43 Ohio stores to expand its portfolio to 180 locations, signaling continued consolidation among larger franchisees seeking geographic density.
California has enacted a law requiring chain restaurants to label allergens on menus.
Eggs Up Grill announced its 110th restaurant opening in South Carolina, reaching a scale position among actively franchising breakfast chains.
Dog Haus's Area Director model with equity stakes and board seats is a franchise structure innovation aimed at deeper partner alignment and accelerated growth.
Revenue management piece on hidden leaks in comp-set analysis — relevant for multi-unit operators rethinking how they benchmark and optimize pricing strategy.
A report indicates quick-service restaurants are receiving higher citation shares than fast-casual chains in AI search results.
El Fenix's parent company acquired another restaurant chain.
AmRest is continuing international expansion while reinforcing its restaurant platform.
Two Upstate restaurant brands are being combined through an acquisition.
Burtons Grill & Bar is offering premium lobster rolls at $29 in Maine or Connecticut style throughout July and August at all locations.
Franchise M&A activity persisted into Q2 2026 with continued private equity interest, suggesting capital availability remains a driver of consolidation in the sector.
Monthly promo roundup with individual brand deals — routine summer marketing activity without broader operator takeaway.
Golden Corral is launching a $2.50 value-deal promotion starting July 4 to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary, signaling continued investment in price-driven offerings to attract budget-cons
Growth milestone after closures signals franchise model resilience, but lacks detail on unit economics or operator takeaways.