Restaurant Daily

Restaurants are rallying to support those affected by the Hawaii wildfire. Red Robin says its turnaround efforts are seeing returns. And Shake Shack is looking for a chief avocado officer.

New Jersey orders 27 Boston Markets to close. Subway shakes up its leadership ranks. And Cava comes out swinging with its first quarterly earnings report.

Looks like Fogo de Chao won’t be going public after all. Wendy’s develops a faster kitchen. And Taco Bell puts more chicken on the meu.

Restaurant sales slowed in Q2 -- here’s why that might be. McDonald’s changes its franchisee inspection policy. And KFC launches a pizza alternative.

Fast food brands are thriving at late night. Taco Bell is giving out free tacos in honor of Taco Tuesday. And McDonald’s Krispy Kreme deal has been a success so far.

Carrols Restaurant Group had the best performing restaurant stock this year. Value promotions are on the rise. And is it pumpkin spice time already?

Fast-food chains love them some kiosks. Permitting problems perplex Wendy’s. And we sure hope you like yourself some queso.

Dutch Bros is getting a new CEO. Fast-food chains are going after snackers. And the industry’s busiest daypart may surprise you.

Pollo Tropical is being sold. The battle over MrBeast Burger takes another turn. And why birria didn’t work as well the second time for El Pollo Loco.

Subway wants customers to legally change their name to Subway. Shake Shack saw a dip in delivery last quarter. And Portillo’s is coping with higher labor costs.

Starbucks hit record sales, so why are investors so down? Chicken sandwiches are winning at Wingstop. And there’s a fight brewing over the fate of MrBeast Burger.

Sbarro is on the comeback trail. MrBeast filed a lawsuit against Virtual Dining Concepts. And we’ll discuss the LTO’s trending on menus this week.

P.F. Chang’s CEO steps down. DoorDash opens another virtual food hall. And a look at McDonald’s potential expansion strategy.

 BJ’s Restaurants plans to invest in more remodels. Bloomin’ Brands has promoted Sheilina Henry to president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. And Wild Wing Cafe has filed for bankruptcy

McDonald’s basks in the glow of Grimace, and unveils a new concept. Chick-fil-A plans a mega drive-thru. And Chipotle is beefing up staffing on its makeline.

Boston Market appears to be in the midst of a financial collapse. Shake Shack’s latest promotion features its new Veggie Shack burger. And Instacart Business is helping restaurants get supplies in a pinch.

Boston Market is facing multiple lawsuits. Subway had another good quarter. And are French restaurants making a comeback?

Etta Collective is helping some employees buy homes. Domino’s delivery sales have plunged, but the company has a plan to get them back. And we’ll take a look at what executive changes took place last week.

Restaurant tech sets its sights on sustainability. Casa Bonita employees want tips. And why barbecue chains tend to struggle.

Wawa and Casey’s are upping their investment in pizza. Burger King is launching new iterations on its signature chicken fries. And Pizza Hut is facing a lawsuit from its drivers.

Toast’s controversial processing fee is dead. The founder of Potbelly is opening 27 of them. And why Taco John’s gave up the fight over Taco Tuesday.

P.F. Chang’s is celebrating its 30th birthday with a new happy hour menu. Chipotle announced its first ever international franchise agreement. And Taco John’s is giving up its Taco Tuesday trademark.

81 bankrupt Hardee’s locations have a buyer. Legal Sea Foods is headed west for the first time. And hot honey arrives at Pizza Hut.

Vebu, a Los Angeles-based tech company, is the mastermind behind the new avocado-peeling machine being tested by Chipotle. Donatos Pizza is launching a pizza vending machine. And McDonald’s Grimace Birthday promotion was a big deal for the burger giant.

The bidding process for Subway has been extended after more potential buyers emerged. Menu price inflation appears to be easing. And more consumers are taking advantage of happy hour.