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Taco Bell franchisee Southpaw has acquired a Columbus location, expanding its restaurant portfolio in the Midwest region.
Restaurant tech investors are demanding stronger profitability from vendors, a challenge compounded by weakness in the broader restaurant market.
Founders Table Restaurant Group has acquired Hopdoddy Burger Bar.
Bill Phelps, who helped scale Wetzel's Pretzels, Blaze Pizza, and Dave's Hot Chicken, is now applying his operational approach to Mike's Red Tacos and other concepts.
A restaurant AI executive contends that the most valuable AI applications are unglamorous operational tools—faster lines, accurate orders, ready food—rather than headline-grabbing conversational AI li
Taco Bell has launched a global platform called L.O.C.O.S. aimed at engaging emotionally connected fans.
Kea and Thanx have integrated their platforms to enable phone-order customers to earn rewards and provide restaurants with additional customer data.
Einstein Bros plans to expand to over 300 U.S. locations by 2030, with redesigned prototypes featuring expanded in-store dining to enhance the customer experience.
Sailormen Inc., a bankrupt Popeyes franchisee, is selling 97 locations across Florida and may close the rest.
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A purpose-built CRM is presented as a core tool for catering business growth, suggesting that customer data management may matter more than pricing or promotional tactics.
Bahama Buck's has partnered with Qu to upgrade its point-of-sale and operations platform.
A webinar discusses how AI and location intelligence tools are reshaping restaurant site selection strategies beyond traditional methods.
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.
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.
California is requiring major restaurant chains to disclose allergen information on menus starting Tuesday, signaling a shift toward transparency that may reshape how operators label and communicate f
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.
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.
SPB Hospitality hired Keith Wheaton, a former J. Alexander's executive, as Senior Vice President of Construction to support growth across its restaurant portfolio.
Multiple restaurant chains including Baskin-Robbins, IHOP, and others are incorporating TikTok-driven trends into their menus, signaling that social media virality has become a tangible factor in menu
KFC is consolidating its global operations and aligning with Taco Bell's playbook, with CEO Scott Mezvinsky positioning the chain as a modern quick-service chicken concept.
Toast announced updates to its POS platform including AI and guest engagement capabilities, signaling the consolidation of restaurant operations into integrated software suites.
Mas Restaurant Group has sold its Ohio Taco Bell restaurants to an existing operator, following an earlier sale of 44 Texas locations.
Casey's, a convenience-store chain, is expanding into prepared chicken wings after gaining share in the pizza category, signaling that traditional quick-service segments may face pressure from non-tra
On the Border has closed, marking another full-service Mexican restaurant casualty amid ongoing competitive pressure from fast-casual chains.
DoorDash is testing AI-powered ordering capabilities and expanding street safety initiatives as part of a broader business model expansion.
Mellow Mushroom's 'fast fine' hybrid model and barbell pricing strategy demonstrate how legacy concepts can retain brand identity while modernizing service and empowering franchisees.
Franchisee-reported traffic weakness at sports-bar chain ahead of parent IPO flags demand softness in casual dining—watch for broader comps pressure.
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.
A podcast episode featuring a steakhouse general manager discusses leadership practices and financial systems that distinguish high-performing restaurant managers from average ones.
MTY Food Group is expanding its multi-brand restaurant portfolio.
Revenue management piece on hidden leaks in comp-set analysis — relevant for multi-unit operators rethinking how they benchmark and optimize pricing strategy.
A new playbook argues that reducing friction in ordering and payment systems through unified platforms and self-service technology can improve throughput in QSR operations.
Restaurant summer hiring remains weak, with fewer teenagers entering the workforce and declining labor force participation among young adults, suggesting ongoing tightness in seasonal staffing pipelin
A study by Clarify Capital finds that most restaurants operate with minimal cash reserves despite profitability, with over half of owners regularly forgoing personal income to cover operational needs—
A study found that fast food remains cheaper than casual dining on a per-item basis, though delivery fees narrow the price advantage.
Real estate strategy divergence at growth brands signals how off-premise and market conditions are reshaping unit economics and site selection.
Huey Magoo's has signed an agreement to develop five units in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, extending its presence in Texas.
Everytable's commissary-kitchen model and income-based pricing show how mission-driven operators can scale into underserved markets without sacrificing unit economics.
Restaurants are increasingly using rebates and procurement oversight to manage profitability as traditional margin strategies become more constrained.
Fully automated drive-thru eliminates 20–30% labor burden and fits into 240 sq ft footprint, signaling how automation reshapes site selection and unit economics in QSR.
McDonald's strategic pivot to operational efficiency and hospitality, plus industry-wide pricing creativity targeting families, signal shifting competitive terrain beyond discounting alone.
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
AmRest is continuing international expansion while reinforcing its restaurant platform.