Restaurant Daily
Your quick morning dose of the restaurant news you need, every weekday, from the editors of Restaurant Business and Nation's Restaurant News.
Whataburger has a new CEO. Restaurants are seeing continued M&A activity. And McDonald’s latest marketing efforts appear to be paying off.
More changes are coming to BJ’s. Many of the restaurant industry bankruptcy cases will be bearing fruit this fall. And breaking news, people think restaurants are expensive.
Starbucks is being sued. Shari’s Restaurants has some issues. And it’s good to be a top Chipotle executive.
Another casual-dining chain is facing a CEO change. China continues to be a problem for Tim Hortons. And KFC U.S. is undergoing another executive shakeup.
Shack Shack is closing some restaurants. Hooters is in hot water over a sponsorship deal. And two fast-food chains have a new CEO.
Recent CEO changes indicate industry volatility. Some Outback and Carrabba’s units have been sold. And Chipotle is testing a new swicy protein option.
Red Lobster, which is closing nearly two dozen more locations, has a new CEO. Starbucks’ new CEO will have a high-flying commute. And Bloomin’ Brands has hired its new CEO away from Delta Air Lines.
Guillermo Perales is taking advantage of the buyer’s market. It’s good to be a chicken chain. And Hooters and Black Angus are on bankruptcy watch.
Taco Bell franchisees will be able to opt out of offering breakfast. Burger King is offering discounts to Walmart shoppers. And Cava had a pretty great second quarter.
Chick-fil-A will open its new fancy drive-thru today. The industry has a smaller workforce than originally thought. And eight KFC restaurants have abruptly closed.
One well-known fast-casual chain is suing another well-known fast-casual chain. McDonald’s is working on a growth spree. And Subway continues to close restaurants.
Guillermo Perales has another restaurant chain. Circle K’s owner wants to own 7-Eleven, too. And is another restaurant bankruptcy imminent?
Is Brian Niccol up to the challenge that is Starbucks? Subway is cooking up a new value offering. And here’s how California’s minimum wage boost at QSRs appears to be impacting restaurants there.
Starbucks offered incoming CEO Brian Niccol a hefty pay package. Chick-fil-A has a new president. And The FTC wants to end bogus online restaurant evaluations.
Chili’s is finding success by thinking a bit like a fast-food chain. The world’s largest franchise group is getting a bit bigger. And Taco Bell is turning back the clock.
Starbucks is getting a new CEO - can he save the coffee chain? Chipotle is looking for a new leader now as well. And, we take a look at the country’s biggest multiconcept operators.
Topgolf may be spun off from its relatively new owner. The two presidential candidates appear to be aligned on the topic of taxing tips. And Seattle is mourning the loss of yet another respected chef.
It has been a challenging earning season for many restaurant chains. Dutch Bros, though, reports strong sales in California. And Sweetgreen is seeing success with a move away from its signature salads.
Papa Johns sales took a hit in the second quarter. Noodles could close up to 20 restaurants. And Dutch Bros did good, but not good enough for Wall Street.
McDonald’s is embracing nostalgia. Portillo’s is leaning into a technology trend. And KFC is getting saucy once again.
Cantina Chicken performed well for Taco Bell last quarter. Buca di Beppo blames the pandemic for its bankruptcy. And First Watch reported sluggish traffic.
Two more restaurant companies have filed for bankruptcy. Cities continue to look for outdoor-dining solutions. And happy hour will remain illegal in Massachusetts, at least for now.
Friday’s jobs report sent stocks plunging. Is there an easy fix for Starbucks? And a trade group is taking up the flight on junk fees.
Papa Johns has a new CEO, and he may seem familiar. Rubio’s has been sold to its lender. And Shake Shack is on a roll.
Wingstop had a huge quarter. Starbucks did not. And the owner of Logan’s Roadhouse has purchased two more concepts.
Higher prices appear to be driving away fast-food consumers in California. Taco Bell sees the future in its international markets. And a casual-dining Italian chain is closing a significant portion of its locations.
McDonald’s took its first sales hit in several years. The parent company to Newk’s is shopping for a new brand. And IHOP is launching all-you-can-eat pancakes at a new time of year.
It was another big quarter for Texas Roadhouse. A significant change might be coming to foodservice at New York City’s hotels. And Chipotle said it’s getting harder to predict consumer demand.
Chipotle released astounding sales and traffic numbers following consumer complaints about portion sizes. Wingstop is launching its first Paris restaurant as a popup. And California has new rules to protect workers from the heat.
Major changes to federal food safety oversight could be on the way. Bojangles is finding success with drive-thru AI. And Starbucks is expanding its solar energy efforts.
Red Lobster will soon have a new owner. MOD Pizza has seen some executive departures amid its recent sale. And McDonald’s is extending the run of its popular value meal.
Krispy Kreme has sold Insomnia Cookies to private equity firms. Panera is also apparently trying to offload secondary concepts. And the NLRB is backing down on the joint-employer fight.
Domino’s loyalty program is proving to be a major traffic booster. A massive tech outage is hindering some restaurant operations. And one regional coffee chain’s union activity is being put on hold.
Darden is pursuing another big casual-dining acquisition. Domino’s earnings were good, but Wall Street’s reaction was bad. And another small restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy.
Steak is apparently a cash cow for restaurants. Pricing continues to have an impact on traffic. And Smoothie King had a busy second quarter.
We have an update on restaurant traffic trends, including some good news. A long-defunct chain returns with a new Minnesota location. And the community is mourning the loss of a beloved chef.
Might the FTC be preparing to increase its franchising regulations? Here’s what we know about MOD Pizza’s new owner. And gamification is making new inroads in restaurant tech.
The FTC is putting an end to franchise junk fees. New York City says its wage hike for delivery drivers has been a success. And here’s how one growing coffee chain is innovating with matcha.
MOD Pizza has been sold. The wave of restaurant discounts appears to be working. And Chili’s gets sued by the Beastie Boys.
It’s a strange moment for restaurant mergers and acquisitions. Chipotle’s CFO is retiring. And Burger King is heating up its menu.
Customers found a loophole in McDonald’s $5 meal deal. Fast-food restaurants in a California city are switching to reusable cups. And two big AI suppliers are joining forces.
A fast-growing pizza chain is expected to file for bankruptcy protection. Panera’s overhauled menu appears to be a hit. And Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding to a new country.
MOD Pizza is reportedly considering a bankruptcy filing. Fast-food restaurants in LA are facing more labor regulations. And menu innovation is defying the dog days of summer.
How is California’s new fast-food minimum wage impacting restaurant traffic? Boston Market’s creditors are finding there’s not much in the bank. And the president is cracking down on heat safety for workers.
Restaurant Brands International is buying back its China business. Craveworthy Brands opened a food hall. And Chipotle taps Olympic athletes for its latest promotion.
The summer of the value meal is upon us. Kura Sushi says business slowed in California. And which chains saw the most organic growth last year?
California restaurants get a reprieve from a service fee ban. Americans still love sub sandwiches. And what’s behind the recent wave of restaurant bankruptcies?
An Arby’s operator declared bankruptcy. Panera Bread confirms it was hit with a cyberattack. And consumers are finding less value at Chick-fil-A.
Starbucks is serving its customers an added jolt. Perkins is undergoing an extreme makeover. And Grubhub is taking a big plunge into grocery delivery.
Hooters closes some struggling restaurants. A Subway franchisee files for bankruptcy. And see the brands that are doing the best at satisfying their customers.
