Restaurant Daily

 Restaurants in Illinois will soon need to provide paid time off. Restaurants in D.C. will have to disclose service fees. And a tweet got in the way of Grubhub’s delivery relationship with McDonald’s.

Denny’s is introducing a new baked menu line. We’ll discuss this month’s notable restaurant openings and closings. And a Popeyes franchisee has declared bankruptcy.

The National Restaurant Association hands out awards for kitchen equipment. Chipotle’s chief development officer heads to McDonald’s. And did someone say free lobster?

Restaurant menu prices continued to increase in February. McDonald’s franchisees are expressing fear over surveys. And delivery companies can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors in California

The FTC is taking a closer look at franchising. Chipotle’s chief development officer is leaving. And restaurant tech startups avoid a catastrophe.

Restaurants and bars added nearly 70,000 jobs in February. Looking for a discount? Check your mobile apps. And when it comes to fast-food restaurants, consumers are going back to normal.

Restaurants are focusing more on operations as costs continue to soar. Taco Bell is bringing back more fan favorites. And New York restaurants are divided over delivery fee caps

Another Burger King franchisee declares bankruptcy. First Watch is liking the returns from new restaurants. And if your restaurant isn’t part of DoorDash’s DoubleDash program, it is now.

Andy Wiederhorn is stepping down as CEO of Fat Brands. Subway is giving away footlong chips to celebrate National Potato Chip Day. And travelers and staff at Tampa International airport will soon be able to use Uber Eats to order food.

Subway has some interested buyers. Panera Bread turned to its seat cushions for a new ad campaign. And how First Watch comes up with its LTOs.

Bojangles sees more boneless chicken in its future. Wendy’s might have to buy another brand. And a promising trend for Potbelly.

Portillo’s is optimistic about expansion outside of the Midwest. Farmesa began its soft opening this week. And Danny Meyer invested in a reservations company.

KFC doubles down on an old menu favorite. Wendy’s unveils a new growth plan. And Applebee’s will get smaller again this year.

Fewer discounts are working for Carrols Restaurant Group. Small pizzerias have thrived over the past year. And Noodles & Company is offering restaurant workers a free bowl.

Steak n Shake franchisees closed a lot of locations last year. McDonald’s sounds the alarm about joint employer. And Chipotle’s newest menu item came from TikTok.

Corner Bakery files for bankruptcy. Sweetgreen pumps the brakes. And Domino’s focuses on carryout.

White Castle might have violated Illinois’ biometric identification law. Inflation may be turning consumers away from pizza delivery. And Dutch Bros hopes to take a break from raising prices.

Ever put olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks is giving it a shot. Wingstop is soaring into 2023. And Panera adds another tier to its Unlimited Sip Club.

Subway is courting electric vehicle owners. KFC makes room for more sandwiches. And a robotic chicken concept makes a roost in New York City.

Restaurants are off to a roaring start this year. Joint employer rears its head in California. And who will buy Subway?

Shake Shack saw momentum in the fourth quarter. Norms has named Eric Wyatt as CEO and president. And tech supplier, Toast, is making a major push into the QSR space.

Chipotle revealed more information about its new concept. Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole are headlining the Big Show. And why Patrick Doyle came back to the restaurant business.

Subway is officially for sale. Super Bowl Sunday was a big win for restaurants. And Sunday brunch is coming back to Bonefish Grill.

Chipotle appears to be testing a new concept. McDonald’s unveiled another celebrity-inspired meal. And how consumers plan to spend their Valentine’s Day.

Is direct ordering for delivery the way to go? We’ll take a look at how Papa Johns created the Crisp Parm Pizza. And there’s a new COO at Whataburger.