Restaurant Daily

There are a lot of franchising feuds happening right now. Subway is looking at increasing its royalty payments.

New York’s reopening hasn’t changed all that much for restaurants, Panera Bread has a new store design, and why Burger King had no other choice but to develop a chicken sandwich.

Customers aren’t flocking to fast food dining rooms. Chipotle Mexican Grill found a way to get a lot of job applications. And chicken chains did well in 2020.

The restaurant closure tsunami was not as devastating as originally predicted. Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications are closing as money runs out. And Quizno’s is betting big on ghost kitchens.

There’s no end in sight to the chicken sandwich wars. Casual dining bounced back in April. And a Wendy’s franchisee added 44 more restaurants. 

Drive-thrus are new to the menu for Auntie Anne’s. Shipley Do-Nuts has a new CEO. And restaurant e-commerce platform Goldbelly just got a major cash infusion.

Restaurants and employees are split on why hiring is so hard right now. The CDC’s new mask guidance raises tough questions for restaurants. And Roark Capital buys Nothing Bundt Cakes.

McDonald’s workers are getting a pay bump. Chick-fil-A has its eye on a virtual concept. And what are the secrets to Sonic’s recent success?

Chick-fil-A is holding tight to its sauce packets. Subway franchisees are demanding lower royalties. And Olo has its eye on virtual brands.

Cosi backtracks on its bankruptcy filing, the cost of building a restaurant is soaring, and the $29 billion in RRF aid is going fast.

Chipotle is raising its hourly wages by an average of $2. Dine’s CEO is bullish on virtual concepts. And a federal judge has kept alive a restaurants business interruption insurance lawsuit.

Cryptocurrency might be catching on at restaurants, corn prices are skyrocketing, and Restaurant Business has a membership program.

Freddy’s has a new CEO. Pizza chains are feeling bullish. And Uber Eats is ready to talk about delivery regulation.

A lot of restaurants have already applied for a piece of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. A mini golf concept raised $60 million. And restaurant stocks are surging, which could spell more IPOs.

7-Eleven franchisees are feeling the labor strain. Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a huge day for restaurants. And, have indies fully recovered from the pandemic?

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund could be drained within weeks. New York will soon lift all pandemic restrictions. And White Castle’s newest location is a big hit.

Texas Roadhouse has staffing woes. How Bloomin Brands CEO made a critical staffing decision. And McDonald’s is finding success with a simplified menu.

What President Biden’s plans mean for restaurants, McDonald’s sales soar thanks to chicken sandwiches, and more restaurant earnings news.

Chicken prices are soaring. Tao acquired Hakkasan. And Jose Cil is a restaurant leader of the year nominee.

The application process for $29 billion in federal restaurant aid opens Monday, Cava raises $190 million and the CDC updates its guidance on mask-wearing.

Restaurant Business is naming the industry’s top leaders. How Charlie Morrison steered Wingstop to success during the pandemic. And Domino’s is bringing back its Noid cartoon villain.

The Old Country Buffet bankruptcy has been brewing for more than a decade. Restaurants are turning to tech to help hiring. And Jamba wants to be more than just a smoothie chain.

Chipotle’s operations chief initially wasn’t keen on the quesadilla. Equipment maker Welbilt is being acquired by Middleby. And Chick-fil-A is adding a new salad to the menu.

Subway is officially not for sale, Taco Bell is testing a plant-based taco and why a digital ordering company thinks the next McDonald’s could be a virtual brand. 

Subway franchisees are at their wit’s ends. Dave & Buster’s is feeling optimistic. And Famous Dave’s parent is going brand shopping.