13 stories · last 30 days by relevance
RestaurantNews.com's top 20 restaurant stories for the week ending July 5, 2026 featured Birdcall, Golden Corral, Blue Mint Thai, Red Lobster, and Chili's.
MashMore Potato introduced an AI operating system it says is reducing management workload at its Albany location; the company frames this as a step toward making its model more scalable and software-d
Monthly promo roundup with individual brand deals — routine summer marketing activity without broader operator takeaway.
RestaurantData identified four expanding restaurant brands that reached significant growth milestones using a multivariable tracking index rather than unit count alone.
Wendy's appointed Steve Cirulis as chief financial officer and chief strategy officer, combining two executive roles.
Dishio, a restaurant AI platform, has publicly launched after a year in stealth with 350+ restaurants using its technology, combining its own platform with Dineline's growth services.
MarginEdge introduced a commercial card built specifically for restaurants that replaces petty cash and offers real-time spend tracking and reconciliation capabilities.
Nearly 9,550 restaurants opened in the first half of 2026, with new development continuing to concentrate in Sun Belt and Western markets, suggesting regional economic momentum and consumer demand rem
SPB Hospitality has rehired Keith Wheaton, a former J. Alexander's executive, to lead restaurant development and portfolio expansion.
Aggregated franchising development roundup — signals growth activity across small-to-mid-size brands but lacks detail for strategy.
Workplace catering preferences may inform off-premise strategies, but ezCater's survey is broad and vendor-driven.
Sodexo's Q3 beat is contract foodservice, not restaurant operator–facing — limited relevance to multi-location QSR/casual brands.
Sodexo Q3 French earnings release — contract foodservice, not directly relevant to restaurant brand operators.