Restaurant Daily

Major changes to federal food safety oversight could be on the way. Bojangles is finding success with drive-thru AI. And Starbucks is expanding its solar energy efforts.

Red Lobster will soon have a new owner. MOD Pizza has seen some executive departures amid its recent sale. And McDonald’s is extending the run of its popular value meal.

Krispy Kreme has sold Insomnia Cookies to private equity firms. Panera is also apparently trying to offload secondary concepts. And the NLRB is backing down on the joint-employer fight.

Domino’s loyalty program is proving to be a major traffic booster. A massive tech outage is hindering some restaurant operations. And one regional coffee chain’s union activity is being put on hold.

Darden is pursuing another big casual-dining acquisition. Domino’s earnings were good, but Wall Street’s reaction was bad. And another small restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy.

Steak is apparently a cash cow for restaurants. Pricing continues to have an impact on traffic. And Smoothie King had a busy second quarter.

We have an update on restaurant traffic trends, including some good news. A long-defunct chain returns with a new Minnesota location. And the community is mourning the loss of a beloved chef.

Might the FTC be preparing to increase its franchising regulations?  Here’s what we know about MOD Pizza’s new owner. And gamification is making new inroads in restaurant tech.

The FTC is putting an end to franchise junk fees. New York City says its wage hike for delivery drivers has been a success. And here’s how one growing coffee chain is innovating with matcha.

MOD Pizza has been sold. The wave of restaurant discounts appears to be working. And Chili’s gets sued by the Beastie Boys.

It’s a strange moment for restaurant mergers and acquisitions. Chipotle’s CFO is retiring. And Burger King is heating up its menu.

Customers found a loophole in McDonald’s $5 meal deal. Fast-food restaurants in a California city are switching to reusable cups. And two big AI suppliers are joining forces.

A fast-growing pizza chain is expected to file for bankruptcy protection. Panera’s overhauled menu appears to be a hit. And Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding to a new country.

MOD Pizza is reportedly considering a bankruptcy filing. Fast-food restaurants in LA are facing more labor regulations. And menu innovation is defying the dog days of summer.

How is California’s new fast-food minimum wage impacting restaurant traffic? Boston Market’s creditors are finding there’s not much in the bank. And the president is cracking down on heat safety for workers.

Restaurant Brands International is buying back its China business. Craveworthy Brands opened a food hall. And Chipotle taps Olympic athletes for its latest promotion.

The summer of the value meal is upon us. Kura Sushi says business slowed in California. And which chains saw the most organic growth last year?

California restaurants get a reprieve from a service fee ban. Americans still love sub sandwiches. And what’s behind the recent wave of restaurant bankruptcies?

An Arby’s operator declared bankruptcy. Panera Bread confirms it was hit with a cyberattack. And consumers are finding less value at Chick-fil-A.

Starbucks is serving its customers an added jolt. Perkins is undergoing an extreme makeover. And Grubhub is taking a big plunge into grocery delivery.

Hooters closes some struggling restaurants. A Subway franchisee files for bankruptcy. And see the brands that are doing the best at satisfying their customers.

Uncle Julio’s apparently has a potential buyer in the wings. American Express bought reservations platform Tock. And, if you’ve noticed a lot of steak on fast-casual menus, you may be onto something.

McDonald’s much anticipated $5 summer value meal has arrived. Lower-income consumers remain a problem for Olive Garden. And WOWorks is on the hunt for more brands.

A number of small restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy recently. Pizza Hut is trying to terminate one of its largest franchisees. And another bankrupt chain gets hit with an employee lawsuit.

Accomplished chef James Kent has died. Fast-casual pizza chain Blaze overhauled its brand. And Asian concepts were among the winners in casual dining last year.