Restaurant Daily

Friday’s jobs report sent stocks plunging. Is there an easy fix for Starbucks? And a trade group is taking up the flight on junk fees.

Papa Johns has a new CEO, and he may seem familiar. Rubio’s has been sold to its lender. And Shake Shack is on a roll.

Wingstop had a huge quarter. Starbucks did not. And the owner of Logan’s Roadhouse has purchased two more concepts.

Higher prices appear to be driving away fast-food consumers in California. Taco Bell sees the future in its international markets. And a casual-dining Italian chain is closing a significant portion of its locations.

McDonald’s took its first sales hit in several years. The parent company to Newk’s is shopping for a new brand. And IHOP is launching all-you-can-eat pancakes at a new time of year.

It was another big quarter for Texas Roadhouse. A significant change might be coming to foodservice at New York City’s hotels. And Chipotle said it’s getting harder to predict consumer demand.

Chipotle released astounding sales and traffic numbers following consumer complaints about portion sizes. Wingstop is launching its first Paris restaurant as a popup. And California has new rules to protect workers from the heat.

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?