Restaurant Daily

The Chicken Big Mac is coming to the U.S. Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is in trouble with the NLRB. And some Subway locations had to close due to lack of product.

Panera is carrying out its second round of corporate layoffs in less than a year. Consumers say casual-dining chains offer a better value than fast food. And Chipotle is planting its flag in a new country.

Time to brace for another disruption to the supply chain. Subway is expanding internationally again. And Chuy’s is working to quiet shareholder complaints about its planned acquisition.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene extends to hundreds of restaurants across six southeastern states. Grocery stores are ramping up their competition with restaurants. And Arby’s has named a restaurant chain veteran its new president.

Chick-fil-A has an uphill battle ahead internationally. Where do U.S. presidential candidates stand on key issues for operators? And Taco Bell wants to help consumers with their budgets.

Starbucks appears to be phasing out its once-beloved baked goods brand. IHOP’s president is retiring. And Raising Cane’s is revealing some ambitious growth goals.

Starbucks’ new CEO addresses the workers’ union. A Pizza Hut franchisee is selling all of its stores. And Jose Andres is opening a luxury hotel.

A court dismissed Boston Market’s appeal of the U.S. Foods lawsuit against the struggling chain. An activist investor is backing off some of his demands against Cracker Barrel.

MOD Pizza is making plans for a comeback. Denny’s is bringing a former exec. back to the job. And Informa’s FSTEC conference just wrapped up with a ton of interesting tech insights.

One restaurant tech supplier is undertaking a second round of layoffs. Gas prices are coming down. What does that mean for restaurants? And Taco John’s is jumping into catering

Olive Garden is getting into the delivery game. Cracker Barrel says its transformation is underway. And Taco Bell is bringing back a big menu favorite.

TGI Fridays’ problems in the U.K. appear to be getting worse. Consumers are bullish on third-party delivery. And the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates.

Red Lobster has exited bankruptcy. Starbucks is shaking up its leadership structure. And BurgerFi has secured emergency funding.

There are several more restaurant bankruptcies. Kamala Harris pledges to do away with the tip credit. And Chipotle is cozying up to robotic kitchen helpers.

Whataburger’s outgoing and incoming CEOs shared their thoughts. The new owner of MOD Pizza revealed part of its plan. And traffic growth returned to Olive Garden this summer.

A vegan fast-food chain owned, in part, by actor-comedian Kevin Hart has shut down. McDonald’s is extending its popular value meal. And a small franchisee of Dickey’s is blaming the chain for its recent bankruptcy filing.

Another restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy. Dave & Buster’s is doing great, as long as you don’t look at its sales. And menu inflation is continuing its stubborn streak.

Starbucks’ new CEO wants the coffee chain to return to its standing as a community hub. Some Subway franchisees have a beef with the company’s new beverage contract. And Raising Cane’s is having an excellent year.

TGI Fridays’ sale is off. Wendy’s has a new chairman for the first time in 17 years. And changes are happening in the fast-casual space.

TGI Fridays is facing a major financial crisis. Red Lobster’s bankruptcy process is nearing its conclusion. And Sweetgreen is backing away from its fully automated future.

Red Lobster has been approved to emerge from bankruptcy. Topgolf is being spun off. And Pinstripes is struggling as well.

Whataburger has a new CEO. Restaurants are seeing continued M&A activity. And McDonald’s latest marketing efforts appear to be paying off.

More changes are coming to BJ’s. Many of the restaurant industry bankruptcy cases will be bearing fruit this fall. And breaking news, people think restaurants are expensive.

Starbucks is being sued. Shari’s Restaurants has some issues. And it’s good to be a top Chipotle executive.

Another casual-dining chain is facing a CEO change. China continues to be a problem for Tim Hortons. And KFC U.S. is undergoing another executive shakeup.