Restaurant Daily

Papa Johns sales took a hit last quarter. Dutch Bros is apparently not hurting for traffic. And Red Robin is turning to discounts after two years of resisting them.

What will the results of Tuesday’s election mean for the restaurant industry? RBI sees opportunity in Tim Hortons. And Applebee’s and IHOP had a rough quarter.

Fast-food chain same-store sales have been weak this year, with one exception. Burger King has terminated its master franchisee in China. And the finger-pointing has begun following TGI Fridays’ bankruptcy filing.

A casual-dining mainstay has filed for bankruptcy. Twin Peaks is getting closer to becoming a publicly traded company. And Red Lobster continues rebuilding its c-suite.

Restaurant job growth has slowed. Starbucks will bring back more rigorous product testing. And BJ’s is stepping back from discounts and promotions.

Wendy’s says closing 140 locations will help it grow. Starbucks wants to return to its coffee-shop roots. And another Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy.

Chipotle reported its first earnings recap since Brian Niccol left. That company has its sights set on a bigger global footprint. And The Cheesecake Factory isn’t planning to sell its smaller restaurant brands.

McDonald’s sales were on the upswing in October, until the E. coli outbreak. Starbucks is ditching its olive oil-infused beverages. And Smoothie King launched a menu geared toward those taking Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs.

Beef was not the cause of McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak. Franchisees should have an easier time getting their infamous ice cream machines fixed. And TGI Fridays closed about 50 more restaurants.

The E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders continues to expand. Texas Roadhouse is defying industry trends. And 7-Eleven has big plans to compete with restaurants.

An onion supplier has issued a recall. Wingstop and the NBA are partnering up. And nostalgia continues at Taco Bell.

An E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s, and it isn’t the only situation McDonald’s has had to navigate so far this week. It’s less than two weeks until Election Day: Do you know what you’re voting for? And the quick-service segment has been battling a loss of traffic for over a year now, but high prices may not be the only culprit.

Family-dining mainstays Denny’s and Shari’s are closing dozens of units. Cheesecake Factory joins the list of chains with an activist investor. And Mo’ Bettahs has a new owner.

Potbelly is the latest restaurant chain to feel some heat from activist investors. Chick-fil-A is deepening its footprint in the family entertainment space. And McDonald’s has been thrust into the political limelight.

A pension fund is suing Burger King’s parent over its deal with Carrols Restaurant Group. Starbucks' new CEO is poaching his former colleagues. And independent restaurants are struggling to make rent.

Chick-fil-A plans to plant its flag in Asia next year. A Domino’s executive got a big promotion. And restaurant sales accelerated in September.

Burger King’s parent company is being sued. Help for hurricane-hit restaurants might be delayed. And Subway has a new bread.

Togo’s Sandwiches has promoted CFO Matt Dowling to the CEO role, only he also gets to keep the CFO job. Chipotle is investing in a potential Cava competitor. And Velvet Taco has some big growth plans overseas.

Starbucks is 86-ing discounts. KFC is challenging its rivals, with the introduction of chicken tenders. And restaurants in the southeast are grappling with the after effects of two hurricanes.

TGI Fridays continues to struggle. Hurricane Helene was particularly devastating to restaurants. And Chili’s dress code should be fairly easy to follow.

Cautious consumers remain a problem for Domino’s Pizza. The Chicken Big Mac is here. And here are teens’ favorite restaurant brands.

How to get money from investors. The future of convenience store food. And Noodles & Company is upgrading its menu.

Restaurants with clear value are winning. The CREATE conference kicks off in Nashville. And Perkins has a new fast-casual model.

TGI Fridays’ UK franchisee closed 36 restaurants and sold the rest. McDonald’s is accusing beef suppliers of collusion. And another Chapter 11 bankruptcy has hit the restaurant industry.

Restaurants and bars were apparently very busy hiring new employees last month. Consumers don’t think Starbucks is as affordable as its competitors. And Moe’s Southwest Grill is shaking up its menu.