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The restaurant giant is strengthening the leadership of its brands, especially Buffalo Wild Wings Go, its rapidly growing fast casual spin-off.

The fast casual giant framed the new items, which offer four-ounce portions of meat for about $4, as both a health and value play.

The digital payments provider has cooked up a new set of tools for restaurant clients as the contest to attract customers heats up.

The coffee chain plans to roll out delivery via the third-party company in about a quarter of its U.S. markets starting in 2019.

Toast’s latest module could pit it against OpenTable, which recently partnered with Square to manage tables, floor plans and view guest preferences.

The chains’ successful holiday campaigns show the legacy coffee sector isn’t out of ammunition in a competitive battle with rising stars.

The chain’s COO, CFO and national field operations director are exiting due to rising interest rates’ effect on pension funds, The Wall Street Journal...

The package includes caps on third-party delivery fees, prohibition on charges for calls that don't result in an order and a suspension of sidewalk...

Premier Kings, which operates 172 units, struggled with high inflation, increased borrowing rates and the untimely death of its owner in 2022.

Doyle, who served eight years as Domino’s chief executive, joins the company as it pursues a transformation of its domestic Burger King branding.

Three years into its turnaround strategy, the chain continues to outperform the casual dining industry with double-digit traffic growth.

Hiring and retaining good workers has become an intractable challenge for the industry. Building first-class food programs could help retailers finally break...

The brand’s Luxe lineup, which features 10 items priced at $3 or less, contains a mix of classics and new items aimed at budget-conscious consumers.

The delivery platform, which faces eroding marketshare, is strengthening its loyalty subscription program’s benefits to draw new customers.

Kevin Carroll has over 30 years of restaurant experience and most recently served as COO at Applebee's overseeing 1,600 units.

The turnaround will touch everything from steak quality to marketing, and the cost will be partly offset by productivity investments.

Unlike surge pricing, dynamic pricing can enhance brand loyalty and foster a sense of community engagement beyond traditional marketing methods, writes...

The success of Japan’s convenience stores demonstrates the opportunity in selling food designed for everyday living, not just indulgent moments.

To boost the health of the overall system, the chain will close outdated restaurants that have operating margins below average and unit volumes of about $1.1...

Operators are getting creative when crafting menus, setting prices, scheduling staff, and finding new revenue amid surging expenses exacerbated by tariffs.

Shutting these underperforming restaurants, which had store-level operating losses of $6 million, will help the chain reinvest in its system and pay off debt.

Matt Carpenter brings decades of restaurant experience from both sides of the franchisee-franchisor divide, and could help Perkins modernize and expand.

Sardar Biglari’s latest jab at the casual chain’s leadership failed to remove CEO Julie Masino, but succeeded in ousting board member Gilbert Dávila.

Sales and traffic fell for many brands, like Starbucks and McDonald’s, but fast casuals like Chipotle and Cava had a good year.

OneRyan Global, an investment firm that operates two Mr. Gatti’s units, will lead the company into its next phase of growth, including new units in Walmart...

The second phase of the pizza chain’s Back to Better initiative will focus on a new nationwide marketing strategy, development incentives for franchisees and...

The New Jersey Department of Labor gave the green light for Boston Market to reopen 27 locations, but it’s unclear how many have done so.

Putting a Potbelly in every RaceTrac location isn’t on the agenda, but c-store adjacent locations could become part of the sandwich chain’s expansion plans.

The latest installment of Shift Change highlights executive changes at Shake Shack, PDQ, REGO Restaurant Groups and Wendy's.

In a reprieve for franchisors, the National Labor Relations Board pushed back the date its joint employer rule would take effect to early next year.

Brands like Olive Garden, The Cheesecake Factory and Applebee’s are using value promotions to boost visits and sales while QSRs struggle with traffic.

The sandwich shop debuted on Nov. 15 at a Bolla Market in Hicksville, New York. Another in Farmingdale is expected for the end of January.

Marketing tactics like free sandwich cards, frequent loyalty perks and catering discounts made the brand the Bed Bath & Beyond of barbecue, operators...

The robotics maker plans to expand its operations from U.S. college campuses to urban markets, as delivery aggregators begin to scale their partnerships with...

The delivery giant’s technology chief said Zesty, now in testing in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, improves local restaurant visibility.

The brand does not plan to use discounts as a traffic driver, CFO Tricia Tolivar said, noting that it is confident in its holistic value proposition.

Operators of over 120 restaurants in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, have pledged to keeping their dining rooms closed despite the governor's go-ahead.

Nathaniel Ru, Sweetgreen’s chief brand officer, is retiring after a bruising year for the fast casual chain.

The chain’s expansion plans, which include the opening of 10 to15 units a year, will be primarily focused in Florida.

Four years after entering Europe through its $8 billion Wolt acquisition, DoorDash will add nine additional countries to its footprint with this deal.

Diners can place delivery orders through the pizza chain's app and website, and DoorDash will provide last-mile delivery for "at least $5...

From Kwik Trip’s in-house bakeries to Wawa’s LTOs, convenience stores nationwide are capitalizing on the buoyant breakfast market.

The chain only remodeled four stores before deciding to discontinue its reimage efforts, which drew the ire of loyal customers.

The delivery aggregators allege that New York City’s requirement that they ask consumers to tip drivers before checkout abridges their freedom of speech.

Company founder Candace Nelson, who sold the chain in 2012 to private equity, shared in an Instagram video that these locations closed on Dec. 31.

The menu offers combos at a $4, $6 and $8 price points and builds off of its Biggie Bag by allowing for more customization.

CEO Brian Niccol said the chain’s emphasis on a coffeehouse atmosphere would result in consumers choosing the chain over “soulless” options.

The burger chain is in “survival” mode as it struggles to pay down debt and get back to basics, one expert said.

The first three weeks of the month indicate a return to positive same-store sales following a 0.4% dip in August and a rough second quarter, per Black Box...

CEO Rick Cardenas said the chain, which closed 15 units in May, doesn’t fit within its current portfolio.

The chain’s same-store sales grew 7.6% year-over-year as high-income households have increased their frequency, but low-income households are eating out...

Brands have pulled back the delivery-only model, but Roti sees it as part of a development strategy that includes non-traditional and franchised growth.

The price of this additional charge will be determined on a market-by-market and restaurant-by-restaurant basis reflecting the bird flu’s regional impact.