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Sbarro's CEO discusses the brand's turnaround as the 70-year-old pizzeria moves beyond its mall-based legacy, signaling renewed strategic focus in a competitive casual dining market.
Sbarro, marking its 70th anniversary, is undergoing a turnaround after years of decline, signaling that legacy casual-dining concepts can reinvent themselves through strategic repositioning beyond the
Wendy's is undergoing executive changes, Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo, and recent sales data showed gains for independent restaurants—signaling continued industry consolidation pressures an
Wendy's promoted a new CMO, Pizza Hut separated from Yum Brands, and independent restaurants have seen sales growth, according to a debate between industry analysts.
Industry experts are examining the potential federal definition of ultra-processed foods and its implications for restaurant operators, signaling possible regulatory shifts ahead.
Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo for a Baja Blast collaboration, part of broader celebrity marketing efforts across quick-service chains amid ongoing industry leadership changes.
Amanda Signorelli and Nick McMillan took over Las Vegas's Golden Steer steakhouse in 2019 and inherited an iconic brand that may be consuming resources without generating proportional profit—a tension
Major chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings this week, while Salad and Go closed all locations—signaling mixed health across different restaurant segments.
Events and private dining have become important revenue streams for restaurants, but the booking process remains inefficient, according to TripleSeat's CEO.
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.
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
Jollibee's North America president discusses strategies contributing to the brand's unit economics, as the Philippines-based chain operates over 1,700 locations globally with roughly 100 in North Amer
Burger King is being called the hottest chain in America while Salad and Go shuttered all locations; major QSR chains including McDonald's and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings.
Burger King gained attention as a top performer while Salad and Go shut down all locations; meanwhile major chains including McDonald's and Wendy's released quarterly earnings.
Topgolf's technology leadership is investing in integrated systems across gameplay, food, beverage, and events—signaling how entertainment-hospitality hybrids are prioritizing tech infrastructure to m
FDA's shift to mandatory GRAS review and ultra-processed food definition will reshape ingredient sourcing and compliance burden for multi-location chains; NYC delivery labor organizing signals regulat
Chipotle, Domino's, and Starbucks are each testing limited-time offerings and new formats—two LTOs at Chipotle, a single-serve rectangular pizza at Domino's, and the return of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice
Jeff's Bagel Run, an Orlando bagel chain nearing 40 locations, built its own point-of-sale system rather than adopting off-the-shelf software, signaling that specialized operators may see custom tech
Independent operator scales from one to three locations using QSR management discipline — modest case study in neighborhood-tailored unit operations, but single-brand and pre-25-location stage.
Farmer Boys' VP of Brand & Franchise Development appeared on Restaurant Tech Trends to discuss the chain's farm-to-table positioning and QSR pricing model.
Ryan Volberg, founder of Guestologie, argues that pursuing new customers may be counterproductive to restaurant growth; the startup focuses on optimizing existing guest relationships instead.
Chili's has posted strong recent results, while CAVA, McDonald's, and Domino's also reported quarterly performance and new product launches—though some restaurant marketing campaigns have underperform
Salad and Go filed for bankruptcy and closed its remaining locations, with Dutch Bros acquiring many of its leases.
Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's and Wing Zone, argues that strong product-market fit can allow founders to overcome operational mistakes—a view shaped by his transition from finance to acquiring and
Einstein Bros. Bagels is planning an expansion, signaling renewed operator interest in the bagel category after a period of decline.
Restaurant spending is shifting away from chains, while Burger King introduces a product refresh and McDonald's franchisees cite remodeling cost pressures.
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
Jesse Stein, founder and CEO of Hermetic AI, will participate in a live Q&A hosted by the Restaurant Unstoppable Network on September 7th, 2026.
Jon Murray, now leading Indigo Road's 20+ restaurant concepts after earlier roles at Applebee's and in music, argues that increased staff investment may drive restaurant profitability.
A restaurant technology executive argues that thin industry margins may not be inevitable structural constraints, suggesting operators should reconsider conventional wisdom about profitability limitat
Chick-fil-A is rolling out its Little Blue Menu test format more broadly, Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo for a campaign, and Long John Silver's faces ongoing operational challenges.
Chili's is experiencing momentum, Taco Bell is incorporating Tajin into its menu, and Chick-fil-A is exploring waffle offerings.
Jollibee, a Philippines-based chain with over 1,700 global locations, operates around 100 North American restaurants and is expanding in the U.S. market.
Last Word Hospitality has grown to seven restaurants while keeping individual units small, with Found Oyster's 777-square-foot footprint serving as a model during a period of industry closures.
Management-coaching framework on decision-making and accountability applies broadly to restaurant operations but lacks case studies or chain-specific examples.
Subway is implementing measures to restrict franchisee store closures while simultaneously pushing expansion into late-night operating hours, signaling the chain may be prioritizing growth and market
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, a 240-unit chain, is expanding while many restaurant peers face headwinds; CEO Elisia Flores attributes momentum partly to growing interest in Hawaiian cuisine and the brand's p
A podcast episode examines why major restaurant NFT and Web3 initiatives from 2021–2022 (including Taco Bell, McDonald's, Burger King, Applebee's, Chipotle, Bored & Hungry, and Starbucks Odyssey) are
Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican discusses plans to operate Restaurant Depot as a standalone business, signaling potential portfolio restructuring within the distributor.
Cava posted strong second-quarter results, Domino's launched a product aimed at solo diners, and Jimmy John's partnered with Buffalo Wild Wings Go on a co-branded location.
Salad and Go's decline is examined in a case study on overexpansion, signaling that rapid scaling without operational maturity may constrain unit-level economics in fast-casual segments.
An 11-unit Minneapolis burger chain's CEO discusses strategies for entering competitive markets at a recent industry conference, suggesting how established growth chains navigate market entry and adap
Minnie Bird, a three-unit fast-casual chicken concept founded by Sean Thomas (grandson of Dave Thomas), launched in Chicago two years ago and differentiates through premium chicken, dirty sodas, and c
A restaurant operator shares ten profit-improvement strategies from his own restaurant experience, covering sales, costs, staffing, and guest experience.
Angry Chicks aims to expand to 100 restaurants and is prioritizing operator and location selection as core to its scaling strategy, signaling that franchise growth may depend as much on vetting partne
Wendy's reported declining same-store sales last quarter, El Pollo Loco is considering making a chicken tender item permanent, and Sweetgreen faced a Cyclospora outbreak that set back its recovery eff
Burger King showed momentum, Outback Steakhouse advanced its turnaround in Q2, while Papa Johns' Toy Story promotional campaign underperformed.
McDonald's and Dave & Buster's have both announced leadership changes amid challenging market conditions, while a new food-safety investigation has begun in the broader industry.