Restaurant Daily

McDonald’s is dropping a new burger later this month. Red Lobster has a new tech partner. And Whataburger is entering the increasingly crowded craft beverage segment.

 Starbucks added the former CEO of Yahoo to its board. A fast-casual brand has reverted back to its original name. And Subway has a new movie partnership.

Noodles is threatened with delisting again. McDonald’s is taking its Daily Double burger nationwide. And Sweetgreen is trying to shake off its pricy salad reputation.

A nationwide boycott of McDonald's is underway. Starbucks is simplifying its charges.  And Applebee's updated its all-you-can-eat menu.

McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are breaking up. A new study reveals how restaurants are using AI. And In-N-Out is taking a YouTuber to court for trademark violations.

July 1 will bring another step up in the minimum wage for many. Taco Bell and Crumbl have new celebrity partnerships. And Dubai Chocolate is coming to more restaurant chains.

It was a big quarter for Olive Garden. Restaurant customers aren’t too bothered by tariffs. Yet. And night owls now have more chances to score White Castle sliders.

Bubbakoo’s has a new owner. Could Hulk Hogan become the new owner of Hooters? And McDonald’s is shaking up its tech leadership.

Yum Brands has a new CEO. Portillo’s is expanding its breakfast test. And Starbucks is rolling out an AI chatbot.

ICE is pausing immigration raids on restaurants, for now. Fast-food prices are slowing, but consumers haven’t caught on. And a former Darden CEO has joined the board of Portillo’s.

A long-running discrimination suit against McDonald’s has been settled. Here’s how restaurants are getting Gen Z to drink more wine. And Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is in growth mode.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop wants to create a new category. Hawkers street food has a new major investor. And restaurant loyalty is becoming increasingly more important, according to new data.

Krispy Kreme has sold the rest of its stake in Insomnia Cookies. Restaurant menu prices are starting to moderate. And DoorDash has made yet another acquisition.

Starbucks is slashing prices. In China. There’s a restaurant tech mega-merger in the works. And Texas Roadhouse is on the hunt for a new CFO.

Chipotle and Chick-fil-A both have menu updates. The creators of Equinox fitness centers are entering the eatertainment space. And White Castle wants to join the Avengers.

You likely wouldn’t be able to guess the restaurant chain with the industry’s highest AUVs. Figuring out China is key for Burger King right now. And BJ’s Restaurants has a new CEO.

Hooters has closed more restaurants. Starbucks is shuffling its organization again. And Cracker Barrel gave an update on its approach to tariffs.

There’s one state where Chili’s is cheaper than McDonald’s. BJ’s Restaurants is going back to basics. And there’s a new generation of frequent restaurant visitors.

The Snack Wrap is officially coming back. CloudKitchens is in more legal trouble. And Jamaican patties may be the next fast food sensation.

Dave’s Hot Chicken has a new owner, while El Pollo Loco could get one soon. Plus, is a chicken wrap battle brewing?

Red Lobster gave an update about what it’s been up to since filing for bankruptcy. Red Robin had a surprisingly good quarter. And Burger King is targeting a surprising demographic.

Yum Brands, with tens of thousands of restaurants, sees itself as a growth company. Shake Shack is getting into the loyalty game. And get ready for a fast-food value war this summer.

Fast-food chains will spend their summer pushing more value. Pizza Hut is launching the first-ever Book It Mobile app. Chick-fil-A has enhanced its Play app with an audio series.

Summer hiring in the restaurant industry still has not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Why is a big Hardee’s franchisee closing its restaurants at 2 p.m. And food-and-games chains are pulling out all the stops to entice families to stop in this summer.

McDonald’s is planning to close its CosMc’s units. Industry executives are expressing concern over the labor situation. Florida is cracking down on the black market for restaurant reservations.