Restaurant Business
The restaurant industry is stagnant right now
The restaurant industry is experiencing weak hiring, which signals potential market saturation.
97 stories · last 7 days by relevance
97 stories · last 7 days by relevance
The restaurant industry is experiencing weak hiring, which signals potential market saturation.
Full-service restaurants face mounting staffing challenges as legal labor pathways become unclear, compounding existing pressures from volatile demand and turnover.
Golden Chick is launching a new marketing campaign, loyalty program, and digital-first strategy to compete in the competitive chicken tender category.
Tiered menu pricing programs may be losing effectiveness as saturation sets in, signaling that restaurants could need to recalibrate their value positioning strategies.
Smashburger launched a summer menu featuring two new smash burgers and two limited-time Häagen-Dazs shakes, signaling the chain's continued focus on flavor innovation and premium indulgence to drive s
Nation's Restaurant News reports on restaurant industry headwinds including mass closures and job losses, alongside Jersey Mike's planned IPO and recent employment data.
Fast food chains are leveraging collectible cups and limited-edition merchandise to drive loyalty while menu prices have climbed significantly since 2019, signaling an industry strategy to offset cost
Despite increased promotional activity tied to events like the World Cup and America 250, restaurant traffic continues to decline, suggesting heavy discounting may not be reversing underlying traffic
Sweetgreen launched a limited-time peach and goat cheese salad featuring Alice Waters' recipe, available nationwide from July 7 through August 10 as part of its summer campaign tied to peak peach seas
Job cuts are occurring across retail and restaurant chains, according to new employment data.
RestaurantNews.com's top 20 restaurant stories for the week ending July 5, 2026 featured Birdcall, Golden Corral, Blue Mint Thai, Red Lobster, and Chili's.
Golden Corral's senior director of franchise business development, Dan Doulen, will speak at the QSR Evolution Conference; he brings over two decades of franchising experience, including prior roles a
7-Eleven is launching chicken sandwiches as part of a broader shift toward hot meal offerings, signaling the chain's effort to compete in a crowded category and move beyond its traditional convenience
A restaurant manager reflects on how generic praise like 'good job' misses an opportunity for more meaningful employee recognition that acknowledges specific effort or skill.
QSR Magazine argues that front-of-house labor retention is critical for restaurant operations.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is running a summer promotion through August 30 featuring limited-time menu items, rewards offers, and events designed to drive repeat visits and engagement during peak season.
A Cape Town Spur franchise is facing labour abuse allegations, highlighting potential compliance risks within the quick-service restaurant franchise model.
Food service and drinking establishments cut nearly 33,000 jobs in June after a hiring surge earlier in the summer, signaling potential softness in consumer demand or seasonal labor adjustments in the
A restaurant leadership podcast argues that indiscriminate agreement from hospitality leaders drives burnout and suggests that setting organizational boundaries at all levels can help protect leadersh
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
Outback Steakhouse is offering 60 wings for $60 through July 25 via curbside or delivery, a limited promotion timed to World Cup viewing occasions.
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
A Binghamton, New York operator built a five-concept portfolio within one block after acquiring a university bar at age 21 through seller financing, suggesting that owner-operator experience and geogr
Sacramento sushi chain Mikuni settled a lawsuit with former employees for $2.25 million, signaling ongoing wage-and-hour compliance risks for regional restaurant operators.
McDonald's is launching a limited-time Happy Meal promotion featuring 10 collectible BT21 character toys with ring clips, starting July 14 at participating locations.
Pizzerias are leveraging viral food moments and unofficial endorsements as marketing strategies, signaling a shift toward organic, social-media-driven promotion rather than traditional sponsorships.
7shifts released findings on restaurant employee priorities for 2026, signaling where operators may need to focus retention and management efforts.
Red Lobster's bankruptcy in 2024 followed its Endless Shrimp promotion, raising questions about whether the deal was a strategic misstep or the result of deeper operational or intentional issues.
Sbarro is introducing a limited-time pizza featuring spicy Calabrian pepperoni and sausage.
Just Salad named New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson as an equity partner in the brand's first athlete deal, marking an expansion of its investor base.
Jack in the Box's turnaround effort is being pressured by inflation and California labor costs, signaling broader challenges facing QSR operators managing profitability in a cost-intensive environment
Limited-time co-branded product tie-in — routine promotional merchandise without broader operator or loyalty implications.
A podcast episode featuring a steakhouse general manager discusses leadership practices and financial systems that distinguish high-performing restaurant managers from average ones.
California has enacted a law requiring chain restaurants to label allergens on menus.
Burtons Grill & Bar is offering premium lobster rolls at $29 in Maine or Connecticut style throughout July and August at all locations.
Monthly promo roundup with individual brand deals — routine summer marketing activity without broader operator takeaway.
Golden Corral is launching a $2.50 value-deal promotion starting July 4 to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary, signaling continued investment in price-driven offerings to attract budget-cons
Executive transitions at $10B+ brands, earnings momentum at casual-dining leader, and labor strategy shifts signal shifts in how chains manage growth and workforce engagement.
Glory Days Grill is reintroducing its seasonal Lobster Roll across all 36 U.S. locations through July 31st, signaling continued reliance on limited-time offerings to drive traffic during summer months
Dessert LTO tied to a calendar event — promotional tactic, no broader strategic relevance.
Limited-time promotional event — typical chain-wide offer with no broader operator insight.
Chipotle is reporting early gains from its growth strategy, which emphasizes limited-time offers and viral marketing campaigns.
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Mike's Hot Honey launched a multichannel soccer-themed campaign as part of its "Drizzle The Mike's" platform, which aims to position the brand around culturally relevant moments.
Single-brand menu LTO with no broader strategic signal or multi-unit growth implication.
Burger King is focusing on the Whopper as a centerpiece of its guest recovery strategy.
Seasonal catering promotion with branded merchandise tie-in — routine campaign with no strategic takeaway for operators.
Wage-dispute headline signals labor risk but lacks detail on brand, scale, or systemic lesson for operators.
Seasonal LTO brunch menu — routine promotional activity with no operator insight or multi-unit strategic signal.
Restaurant operators are being urged to look beyond rapid hiring as a solution to high turnover, with a focus on examining kitchen complexity as a root cause.
Chipotle's World Cup buy-one-get-one promotion drove record traffic on a single day in 2026, according to foot-traffic data.
