Restaurant Daily

Potbelly has signed an agreement with Royal Restaurant Group to develop 36 units in Ohio and Florida.  Digital and price hikes helped McDonald’s last quarter. And McDonald’s executives believe the brand can grow in California. 

The economy is sending mixed signals. Texas Roadhouse wants to grow its to-go business. And a new federal bill calls for much harsher penalties for child labor violations.

Got student loans? You’re eligible for free Domino’s. Restaurants are rolling out more spooky promos. And how the blockchain could improve loyalty programs.

The Taco Tuesday wars are over. Mrs. Fields has a new owner. And David Chang’s Momofuku Ko is set to close.

Sweetgreen wants to do more dinner business. QSRs continue to dominate restaurant traffic. But eatertainment has also been a big winner.

PF Chang’s names Eduardo Luz CEO and president. Madison Square Garden taps new restaurant partners for the 2023-24 season. And Fat Brands is looking for strategic purchases.

Starbucks’ union accused the chain of stoking a boycott of its own stores. TGI Fridays is ready to take some risks. And a new restaurant from the founder of Whole Foods has closed.

Starboard Value has big plans for Outback Steakhouse. Chili’s is celebrating Nicki Minaj fans with its second Barbz Day. And Chipotle and other brands are making a push for late-night business.

The FTC wants to crack down on fake reviews. BurgerFi’s new CEO is making some changes. And the owner of Moonbowls raises some money.

Could Ozempic really hurt restaurant demand? The industry had a surprisingly strong September. And restaurants respond to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Chick-fil-A has published a cookbook. Pizza Hut said thousands of its locations have extended their hours until 2 a.m. And TGI Friday’s is adding sushi to the menu.

Domino’s Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread could mark a new era of menu innovation for the chain. The best-performing malls have this restaurant brand in common. And what to look for this coming earnings season.

Taco Bell adds a surprising new menu item. Chipotle and Sweetgreen play rock em sock em robots. And there’s a roughly 12% chance you - yes you - worked at McDonald’s at some point.

Consumers are becoming a lot more demanding. Dutch Bros is the most “shorted” restaurant stock right now. And you can now use Uber Eats to order from two restaurants at once.

Teens love chicken. Post Malone designs another Raising Cane’s. And the tale of El Pollo Loco shows how tough the M&A market has been

A c-store chain stakes its claim to pizza dominance. Domino’s launches an aggressive giveaway offer. And why Olive Garden could be America’s best melting pot.

Chicago kills the tip credit. Restaurants hit a key employment milestone. And Burger King has a new prototype designed to speed up operations.

Restaurant stocks have taken a hit. Chipotle is moving its test of Farmesa to the next stage. And a look at how restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween.

White Castle has some unusual new burgers. A high-tech loyalty startup raises money. And a look at the fast-growing coffee chain 7 Brew.

Restaurant chains test out automated makelines. Insomnia Cookies is on the market. And Domino’s and Microsoft are collaborating on AI strategies.

McDonald’s and Wendy’s win a lawsuit over their burger advertisements. A court orders 14 Bay Area Subway stores to close. And BurgerFi loses a high-profile board member.

 A look at five big restaurant chain trends. Higher-end consumers may be cutting back on spending. And how coffee chains celebrated National Coffee Day

California’s landmark fast-food wage hike is on the books. Third-party couriers in New York City are also in line for a big raise. And Taco Bell tries vegan cheese.

Burger King buys a bunch of bankrupt Burger Kings. Subway is requiring all franchisees to start accepting digital coupons. And Sweetgreen tweaks its loyalty program.

Fat Brands has acquired Smokey Bones. Panera Bread is launching a new “Roman Empire” menu. And loyalty programs are becoming more cost effective for restaurants.