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Domino's appointed Joe Jordan as its next CEO after 15+ years with the company across innovation, marketing, international, and operations roles.
Domino's CEO Russell Weiner is retiring from the chief executive role at end of September and transitioning to executive chairman, ending a tenure marked by leadership of the chain's major turnaround
SevenRooms consolidation push reflects intensifying reservations platform competition — timing and feature gaps matter as DoorDash reshapes the market.
Pizza Hut will be sold for $2.7 billion, indicating the struggling chain is undergoing a ownership transition.
Carrols Restaurant Group outlined its fast-food strategy while TAST expands its presence in quick-service dining.
MarginEdge added real-time cost management, AI forecasting, and back-office automation capabilities to its platform.
Sweet Tomatoes, the salad-bar chain that liquidated during the pandemic, is planning a comeback.
Futurist op-ed on long-term trends — speculative and generic, lacks concrete operator takeaways or data.
Outback Steakhouse is offering 60 wings for $60 through July 25 via curbside or delivery, a limited promotion timed to World Cup viewing occasions.
Your Pie, an Ischia-inspired pizza chain with customizable brick-oven offerings, is targeting Wilmington, North Carolina for expansion, signaling confidence in regional demand for fast-casual pizza co
Domino's is distributing $1 million in rewards to loyalty members following a penalty card issued to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun during a World Cup match, triggering a promotional commitment th
Restaurant brands are increasingly centering their apps around loyalty programs, personalization, and direct customer engagement rather than just order-ahead convenience, signaling a shift toward usin
Chipotle outperformed peer fast-casual chains in Q1 earnings, signaling potential competitive advantages in execution or consumer preference during the period.
Wonder is partnering with Zipline to add drone delivery to most of its Texas locations by the end of 2027.
Pizzana, a full-service Neapolitan pizza concept, appointed former Playa Bowls executive Dan Harmon as CEO and relocated its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas, with franchise expansion planned f
Piada Italian Street Food is pursuing national expansion and seeking a capital partner, with CEO Lance Juhas framing the timing as earned readiness for growth.
Toast, a point-of-sale provider, is opening a restaurant, signaling potential vertical integration by software vendors into hospitality operations.
Zaxby's appointed Russell Holland to lead its development strategy.
Burger King introduced new chicken sandwiches, Jersey Mike's disclosed details ahead of a public filing, and industry observers are questioning whether tiered menu pricing remains an effective strateg
Social-first growth playbook — organic content scaled The Taco Spot to 400-unit pipeline, showing how brands can use owned channels to accelerate franchising velocity.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding in Nashville while another pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Chipotle's COO discussed the chain's technology investments in back-of-house operations as part of its strategy to attract and retain younger diners.
Yum! Brands is divesting Pizza Hut through two separate transactions valued at $2.7 billion, signaling a strategic shift in how the company prioritizes its portfolio of major QSR brands.
McDonald's is testing an AI-powered drive-thru system developed with Google, signaling a push toward automation in order-taking.
Mike's Red Tacos, a San Diego-based beef birria franchise, appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer; Cunningham brings development experience from previous roles at Bobby's Burgers by
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
Industry observers identify three focus areas for restaurant success in 2026: omnichannel customer experience, transaction tracking as a performance metric, and leadership investment.
Restaurants are increasingly treating catering as a dedicated sales channel rather than an ad-hoc service, suggesting a shift toward more systematic catering operations and revenue capture.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is opening its first New Jersey location in Wall on July 18, signaling the brand's geographic expansion beyond its traditional Hawaiian market.
Quick-service restaurants are deploying incremental technology upgrades like digital menus and tablets, along with outsourced services, to address drive-thru inefficiencies such as slow service and or
Hopdoddy Burger Bar's CEO Jeff Chandler discusses the burger chain's sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group on a restaurant finance podcast.
Restaurant chains have faced pressure to maintain profitability as consumer purchasing power diverges, with most struggling to manage cost increases since 2021.
A growing share of major U.S. restaurant chains closed 10% or more of their locations last year, suggesting heightened operational or financial stress across the industry.
Dynamic pricing, subscription programs, and vending machines were once touted as restaurant tech solutions but have largely faded from the industry.
The National Restaurant Association expects restaurants and bars to hire fewer workers this summer amid a stagnant market.
Pending Senate legislation aims to expedite union organizing processes in the workplace.
Recent data shows continued weakness in fast-food traffic and consumer spending, signaling ongoing pressure on restaurant sales momentum.
Placer.ai traffic data reveals weak spring comp trends — consumer bifurcation (gas prices, income splits) is fragmenting performance across chains and requires targeted recovery strategies.
Another Broken Egg Cafe promoted Chris Eby to VP of Development, signaling continued commitment to franchise expansion as the brand scales its presence.
Yelp is integrating AI-powered guest management tools into its restaurant platform, connecting discovery and operations workflows; this suggests a shift toward consolidating reservation, waitlist, and
Einstein Bros. plans to open 300 new locations by 2030, aiming to exceed 1,000 units as the bagel category gains traction.
Regional fast-casual with 29 straight quarters of comp growth scales deliberately after proving playbook — deliberate, guest-driven growth strategy and menu clarity offer model for sustainable expansi
Corporate-franchisee tension exposed — as franchisor enriches shareholders despite franchisee profitability pressure, signals alignment risks for the system.
Commerce media platforms struggle with measuring ad impact due to probabilistic attribution and modeled incrementality, but in-store data offers a potential solution to verify whether digital ads tran
Bareburger is launching a blended burger made with beef and roasted mushrooms across its locations starting mid-June, signaling growing restaurant interest in health-positioned burger innovations to a
Molly Irani, co-founder and Chief Culture Officer at Chai Pani Restaurant Group, will participate in a live Q&A hosted by Restaurant Unstoppable Network on August 3rd, 2026.
Bojangles attributed business growth to drive-thru improvements enabled by AI and operational insights focused on consistency.
Paytronix and Qu have announced an upgraded menu and order integration feature for restaurants.
A Bain report finds consumers plan to cut restaurant spending and view grocery as a key competitor, signaling that operators need to strengthen value positioning to justify dining-out costs.
Birdcall announced a franchise expansion plan targeting 100 Midwest locations over five years.
