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Bonchon acquisition by Minor Food, Serruya Private Equity closes
Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have completed their acquisition of Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain.
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192 stories · last 7 days by relevance
Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have completed their acquisition of Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain.
Full-service restaurants have shifted their delivery strategy from simply launching a channel to optimizing operations across kitchens and labor models, signaling that delivery management is now a cor
Fast-food chains are prioritizing menu quality improvements to counter declining sales, though such upgrades signal operational trade-offs that may strain existing systems.
Caribou Coffee appointed Zane Thomas-Rogers as COO, restructuring operations to separate coffeehouse management from warehouse and logistics oversight.
Fast food chains' heavy promotional activity in 2024 failed to maintain value perception gains as market saturation and economic uncertainty set in, signaling operators may need to recalibrate their d
Starbucks' fall menu, headlined by the Pumpkin Spice Latte and new beverages with food pairings, achieved record sales performance at launch.
Denny's launched a Fall Fest Menu nationwide featuring autumn-themed dishes with apple and pumpkin offerings.
Former fitness entrepreneur Steele Smiley exited his 900+ franchise fitness business to launch CRISP & GREEN, a healthy fast-food brand now operating 53 locations; the move signals entrepreneur convic
Huddle House is offering franchising discounts to attract multi-unit operators, as the chain seeks to reverse recent net closures and boost unit growth.
Krystal has partnered with Hasbro to create branded kids' meals.
HTeaO, a Texas iced tea concept, reported $147M in 2025 sales and is positioning its water purification system and customization capabilities as differentiation points in the beverage market under new
Uber cut 10% of its workforce (3,300 jobs) as part of a reorganization aimed at streamlining operations, signaling pressure to improve efficiency amid competition in ride-sharing and delivery.
Family-dining chains face headwinds as consumers increasingly opt for specialized dining concepts instead of traditional multi-category venues.
Rosati's Pizza plans to open 11 locations within 90 days, signaling accelerated franchise expansion momentum for the Chicago-style pizza chain.
Wendy's launched a Halloween promotion featuring Boo! Books and collectible toys called Frosty Frights, combining treats with character collection.
Fast Casual Executive Summit (Oct. 4-6 in Arlington, Texas) will explore how integrating fragmented tech systems into a unified customer view can improve returns for fast casual brands.
Domino's is launching a new menu item as it competes more directly with fast-food chains, while Walmart expands into restaurant delivery.
New research indicates GLP-1 adoption patterns are more dynamic and demographically varied than commonly assumed, with men underrepresented in typical characterizations and restaurant-level usage diff
A podcast episode featuring a TD Bank restaurant finance executive discusses Subway's plan to extend late-night hours and its potential profit implications.
Domino's developed a single-serve pizza with design goals centered on taste, customization, and operational efficiency, with the rectangular shape echoing the brand's iconic logo.
Farmer Boys is discounting its Big Cheese cheeseburger to $3.99 for rewards members on National Cheeseburger Day, a promotional move that signals chains are using calendar-driven occasions to drive lo
September's National Food Safety Education Month highlights food safety as a core operational concern, with food safety and quality standards ranking among top challenges for a significant share of re
Commercial real estate dynamics are shifting the restaurant landscape, with industry experts discussing how operators should adapt to changing lease and location strategies.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed an eight-unit franchise agreement to expand in Arkansas and Texas, continuing its franchise growth strategy in the South.
Coffee concepts are gaining share while pizza concepts face headwinds, and some established QSR chains are undergoing turnarounds, according to Restaurant Dive's Q2 2026 analysis.
The FDA classified Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce recall as a high-risk Class I event, signaling heightened food safety enforcement in fresh produce supply chains that restaurant operators depend on.
Domino's latest pizza launch and its marketing strategy suggest that fast-food pizza chains are reassessing their competitive positioning as their business model evolves.
Wing Snob, a fast-casual chicken wing chain using never-frozen chicken, plans to open seven locations in the greater Indianapolis area through Indiana-based operator JHN Group.
7-Eleven is launching the BiG Flavor Bar, a customizable sauce and topping station with new original sauces, signaling the chain's effort to deepen food customization and differentiate its in-store fo
Panda Express is bringing back Cantonese BBQ Brisket, a limited-time menu item that previously generated consumer interest and is now returning to locations.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has become the largest on record in the U.S., with over 12,000 cases reported in Michigan alone and spread across 15 states, signaling potential supply-chai
Fractured Prune Doughnuts is launching a new franchise expansion after 50 years built on made-to-order doughnuts fried at point of sale, signaling confidence that the fresh-product differentiation mod
WOWorks announced plans for 23 restaurant openings in 2026, with 15 additional locations in development.
Capriotti's is running a month-long promotional campaign in September offering weekly deals to rewards members, part of its 50th anniversary marketing push.
Mo' Bettahs promoted Kylee Arreaga to VP of Marketing after two years leading efforts that strengthened the brand's marketing organization during its national expansion.
Over half of Americans support rounding up purchases for charity, signaling potential for QSRs to mobilize customer bases for fundraising tied to education, hunger, and disaster relief causes.
A restaurant's reservation system captures customer data from busy service nights, creating a record of guest information.
Yum! Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut U.S. to LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, marking the brand's first new ownership since 1977.
A new research roundup from Modern Restaurant Management covers consumer traffic patterns, resale market dynamics, menu pricing, workplace meal programs, private chef demand, and sports bar attributes
Restaurant chains are running Labor Day promotions tied to Grubhub delivery.
Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo to co-create a Baja Blast variant, signaling continued celebrity collaboration as a lever for beverage differentiation in QSR.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding its presence in Texas.
Carl's Jr. has shifted to made-to-order burger preparation, a move the chain credits with improving customer satisfaction scores and lowering food waste.
Major quick-service and casual-dining chains including Taco Bell, Popeyes, Burger King, Applebee's, Chipotle, and others have introduced new menu items.
Chicken Salad Chick is launching two new fall-themed menu items, including a spicy Nashville Hottie chicken salad variant, alongside returning favorites starting August 31.
A Sweetgreen customer spent 25 days eating exclusively at the chain for over $900, and the company is now recruiting 30 more people for a 30-day challenge—signaling a bet on user-generated content to
Major chains including Panera, Qdoba, Applebee's, and others are featuring cheese-forward dishes on fall menus, signaling continued consumer appetite for indulgent, comfort-food ingredients.
Fall-themed menu items including pumpkin spice, pecan, and tiramisu are appearing on restaurant menus, though consumer demand for these flavors remains unclear.
The Flying Biscuit Café, an Atlanta-based breakfast and brunch brand, has signed a franchise agreement to expand into McDonough, Georgia and Henry County, signaling continued franchisee interest in th
Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme president, has launched RC Hospitality Group to support emerging restaurant brands led by female and minority entrepreneurs.
