Restaurant Daily

Dine Brands is planning a lot more co-branded restaurants. Restaurant stocks have been hit hard so far this year. And Sweetgreen is touting the benefits of return-to-work policies.

Yet more changes are coming to Starbucks. And big changes have hit the menu at Noodles and Company. Plus, a high-tech food hall slash delivery company is getting into the entertainment business.

McDonald’s is going after specialist concepts. Greg Flynn has more Pizza Huts. And Steak ’n Shake is in some hot water.

A Big Boy battle is brewing. Tech supplier Lunchbox hired a restaurant veteran as its CEO. And a barbecue chain has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Taco Bell’s menu may be the key to its success. Restaurants are suddenly cutting jobs. And Pinstripes’ time on the public market is coming to an end.

Yet another casual-dining chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. Expect to see a lot more Wendy’s restaurants. And the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s has a new CEO.

Applebee’s is getting back into operating restaurants. A customer is accusing Shake Shack of deceptive advertising. And, has Pizza Hut perfected the art of diss marketing?

Another Starbucks exec is making an exit. Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is joining Craveworthy Brands. And fries have arrived at Sweetgreen.

Starbucks’ spring lineup is colored in pastels. The owner of Pollo Tropical has acquired another chain. And an activist investor at Portillo’s is gearing up for a proxy fight.

A couple of restaurant chains are closing units. Grubhub is laying off hundreds of workers. And Subway franchisees are not fans of the chain’s latest deal.

Papa Johns is getting more customers to use its loyalty program. Red Robin could close up to 70 stores. And Sweetgreen is rolling out its long-awaited fries.

A fast-growing fast-casual chain may have a buyer. A couple of big chains are making significant menu cuts. And Cava had a very good 2024.

Wall Street isn’t pleased with Krispy Kreme. Golden Corral has a fast-casual spinoff. And Portillo’s is launching an app-less loyalty program.

Starbucks is laying off a significant number of corporate workers. Denny’s is adding an egg surcharge. And this fast-casual salad chain just got a big cash infusion

Another casual-dining chain is reportedly considering bankruptcy. It’s been a slow start to 2025 for Texas Roadhouse. And Church’s Texas Chicken has a new CEO.

Outback Steakhouse laid off dozens of corporate workers. Shake Shack is plotting an innovation kitchen. And a fast-casual growth brand is performing very well for The Cheesecake Factory.

Torchy’s Tacos has a new CEO. Chipotle is looking to boost its labor pool. And Sweetgreen seems to be doing away with its subscription program.

A fast-food chain long connected to Kentucky is moving out of the state. Burger King’s parent company is buying the brand’s China business. And a well-known restaurant chain collector is hunting for more.

A takeover for Papa Johns? More layoffs at Panera Bread. And consumers appear to be skipping breakfast.

KFC has a new U.S. president. Wendy’s reported weak sales. But Dutch Bros, meanwhile, said loyal customers gave it a big sales boost.

Another restaurant brand is reportedly for sale. In-N-Out is making some big changes. And Burger King’s remodeling program continues.

The fast-food industry is starting 2025 off on the wrong foot. Tariffs are back on steel and aluminum. And Patrick Doyle shares his thoughts on franchising.

McDonald’s is still struggling a bit after last fall’s E. coli outbreak. Chick-fil-A is testing a new environmentally friendly drink solution. And does greater restaurant tech lead to profitability?

Restaurants cut jobs in January. KFC’s struggles continue, but the company is bullish on Saucy. And a dispute is brewing at one of Twin Peaks’ most successful franchisees.

The National Restaurant Association expects 2025 to be a big year for the industry. Yum Brands has formed a new tech platform. And one of the country’s most notable independent restaurants is in the midst of a major shakeup.