Restaurant Daily

The Frosty couldn’t save Wendy’s last quarter. There were layoffs at Sweetgreen. And Texas Roadhouse is ramping up development of its smaller concepts.

Dutch Bros keeps growing and growing. Burger King is speeding up its refranchising plans. And Jack in the Box reported its weakest performance in 15 years.

McDonald’s turned positive once again in Q2. Applebee’s might be making a comeback. Lip service was big in July restaurant marketing.

Portillo’s had a rough quarter. McDonald’s is leaning into nostalgia. And third-party delivery gave First Watch a boost.

Domino’s is going after McDonald’s. A Texas-based Panera franchisee has filed for bankruptcy. And another restaurant chain is under pressure over DEI.

The Pizookie continues to be a big traffic driver for BJ’s. El Pollo Loco is focusing on value. And expect to see a lot more delivery robots on the sidewalk.

Wendy’s is trying to get executives to stick around. Dubai chocolate shakes and $1 sodas are goosing traffic trends at Shake Shack. And Fat Brands keeps growing even though its financials say otherwise.

Cold foam sales have been a bright spot for Starbucks. Wingstop is struggling as consumers pull back. And a coffee chain appears to be making plans to go public.

Full-service restaurants are making a comeback. Wraps have skyrocketed in popularity. And Washington D.C. is restoring the tip credit.

Shipley Do-Nuts has a new owner. The 24-hour Tesla Diner has arrived. And an office catering company is seeing an uptick in business.

McDonald’s underestimated early sales projections on its Snack Wrap by 70%. Pumpkin Spice is back… yes, already. And there was a lot of beverage innovation among chains this week.

Chipotle is looking to make consumers think it’s a better value. McDonald’s is testing some creative new drinks. And a legacy POS provider wants to act like the new kid on the block.

The gap in restaurant performance is widening. Smalls Sliders’ former CEO has landed at another emerging chain. And Cracker Barrel is under pressure for its DEI policies.

The owner of Friendly’s has been sold. Taco Bell makes a fan-centric update to its app. And Starbucks teases its pumpkin spice latte launch.

Subway has named a new permanent leader. Domino’s seems to be living by “better late than never.” And In-N-Out is officially consolidating at its new headquarters.

Chicago is looking for a buyer. Red Robin is making some corporate job cuts. And one of the owners of a pizza chain will receive nearly $50 million following a legal dispute.

Taco Bell is doubling down on its strengths. Domino’s DoorDash partnership appears to be doing just fine. And Biggby wants to make sure it stands out in a crowded coffee category.

McDonald’s Snack Wrap is back in a big way. Big Chicken is undergoing some big changes. And a wine-focused casual-dining brand is spinning off a pizza concept.

Dave & Buster’s has named a new CEO Menu prices continue to climb. And Red Robin has a new strategy.

Jack in the Box caught the attention of a well-known activist investor. Starbucks’ secret menu isn’t so secret anymore. And Bojangles is getting into EV charging.

McDonald’s launched its long-awaited Snack Wrap and Taco Bell offered a competing deal. Still, chicken sandwiches remain dominant on menus. And &pizza wants consumers to know the chain is serious about lowering prices.

President Trump is blaming high egg prices on California. Panera has settled the last of its Charged Lemonade lawsuits, and Smoothie King has a new minority investor.

Is Starbucks’ China division for sale? Bankruptcies took a big bite out of the full-service segment last year. And the burger chain Hot ‘n Now is making a comeback.

Wendy’s is on the hunt for a new CEO. Pizza chains are leaning heavily on discounting. And how will upcoming tip-tax changes impact restaurants?

Here’s how California’s fast-food wage is impacting prices. Restaurants are stepping up with relief efforts in the wake of catastrophic Texas flooding. And Honeygrow has some super-charged growth plans