Restaurant Daily

The McDonald’s Big Arch has provided a modest traffic bump. DoorDash has launched an emergency relief program to ease the impact of gas prices. And Little Caesars is answering consumers’ increasing demand for shareable offerings.

FAT Brands has bankruptcy financing. CloudKitchens CEO has something new in the works. And Wonder appears to be making IPO preparations.

Andy Wiederhorn is out at FAT Brands. Darden continues to outperform the casual-dining segment. And a Midwest buffet chain is shrinking its footprint.

Maggiano’s is looking for big eaters. Chipotle has another new sauce. And El Pollo Loco is upgrading its rewards program.

Small businesses affected by ICE crackdowns could get relief, Applebee’s is shifting its marketing strategy, and agentic AI is cropping up more in restaurants

Burger King wins the Oscars, Fat Brands is headed toward a sale, and a Popeyes franchisee is closing more restaurants.

Some Kona Grills will soon be converted to other brands. El Pollo Loco is ready to grow again. And Sweetgreen wants to be a lifestyle brand again.

Papa Johns is staying mum on takeover rumors. The big bite taken by Burger King’s president has juiced traffic. And the co-founder of Noma stepped down. 

Papa Johns is apparently weighing yet another offer. McDonald’s is introducing a new value offer.  And rising gas prices are likely to impact restaurant spending. 

Taco Bell is finally unveiling its menu lineup for 2026. Jimmy John's has a new brand president. And the Noma popup in Los Angeles could be in trouble.

Applebee’s is focusing on its off-premises business with its latest promotion. A Taiwanese-style boba tea chain is gunning for 1,000 U.S. locations. And California Pizza Kitchen is expanding its retail business for the first time ever.

February’s jobs report paints a gloomy picture for the restaurant industry. Texas Roadhouse added a high-profile new board member. And full-service restaurants could be in trouble, according to a new report.

Cracker Barrel’s recovery is inching forward. Del Taco’s new owners want the old Del Taco back. And Chick-fil-A is launching its spring menu next week.

The fast-food burger wars are getting a whole new life on social media. Starbucks is planning a new corporate office. And a large Freddy’s franchisee is getting even bigger.

Jack in the Box staves off a board proxy fight. Olo has debuted its first consumer-facing app, and Slutty Vegan’s founder has declared bankruptcy.

Fat Brands is starting to close restaurants after declaring bankruptcy. Is Restaurant Brands International undervalued? And Domino’s appears to be winning the pizza wars.

Fat Brands’ lenders were aware of the company’s financial state, the restaurant operator says. Wienerschnitzel is jumping on the beef tallow bandwagon. And the beverage boom is a boon to equipment makers.

Burger King is upgrading the Whopper. Papa Johns sales took a hit late last year. And Schlotzsky’s is bringing back the Deli.

Outback is growing traffic again. Panera is getting aggressive with value. And an activist investor has made peace with Noodles & Company.

McDonald’s is ready to put its new Big Arch burger to its biggest test yet. Domino’s wants its largest franchisee to get back on track. And Portillo’s continues to face consequences from its previous development strategy.

Domino’s is winning pizza. Panera Bread is facing lawsuits after yet another data breach. And Noble 33 is also embroiled in an ugly court battle after firing its general counsel.

Texas Roadhouse has proven itself once again. The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs, only for Trump to immediately levy new ones. And Del Taco has reportedly closed all of its Georgia locations.

Subway is already backpedaling on its newest loyalty offer. Cheesecake Factory is hoping for a sales warm-up. And Jack in the Box is working to get back on track.

Wingstop isn’t worried about its same-store sales declines. Wendy’s interim CEO Ken Cook has made a lot of references to the chain losing its relevance. And Habit Burger & Grill is making several changes to its menu.

The president of Burger King wants you to have his phone number. The Dave’s Hot Chicken team has a new emerging brand. And Burgerville has a new CEO.