Restaurant Daily

More green this St. Patrick’s Day, more business in general this spring, and Walmart launches a ghost kitchen.

Restaurants are feeling optimistic, there’s more help for restaurants in the American Rescue Plan, and here comes joint employer again.

The landmark bill packing $29B in restaurant aid advances, chains hit on a way to boost catering sales, and regional favorite Milio’s Sandwiches is sold.

A bunch of restaurant aid moves forward in Congress, the CDC questions restaurant openings, and Burgerim franchisees shouldn’t expect much.

Wendy’s is casing out banks, independents say they’ll be forced to raise prices, and loyalty programs are getting a big push from fast-food chains.

Red Robin has a turnaround plan, TGI Friday’s learns to text, and Chipotle ties pay to diversity.

Alamo Drafthouse declares bankruptcy, Wendy’s doubles down on breakfast and not all restaurants in Texas are happy that the state lifted COVID restrictions

Is a 4th wave of the pandemic looming? Yum Brands is buying a tech company. And restaurateur Danny Meyer reveals his biggest restaurant industry mistake.

Steak ‘n Shake goes kiosks, fast-food prices soar and the owner of an iconic restaurant vows to rebuild after a fire.

The prospect of a wage hike still looms, Quaker Steak & Lube has been sold, and the industry’s annual convention in Chicago will be suspended again this year.

Golden Corral tests booze, Martha Stewart takes a fast-food job, and pizza chains incur Wall Street’s wrath. 

The Burgerim saga continues, consumers’ name their favorite chain-restaurant fries, and Salt & Straw expands.

California is telling Burgerim to pay up. Terrible weather in the South forced Cracker Barrel to close more than 100 restaurants. And Chick-fil-A continues to win the biggest share of the growin chicken sandwich market.

Steak ‘n Shake narrowly avoids bankruptcy, Olo files to go public, and indies get first crack at federal stimulus loans.

Jack in the Box has some ups and downs, virtual restaurant concepts raise some questions about sustainability, and ghost kitchens are heading to college.

McDonald’s is tying executive pay to diversity, Wingstop isn't rushing into the chicken thigh business and consumer permanently changed their takeout habits in 2020.

McDonald’s is hit with another lawsuit, Burger King has a chicken sandwich and Wingstop had a good year.

Popeyes' chicken sandwich was really big, $1.3 billion big. the 80/20 rule gets delayed, and Pokemon cards prove to be popular for McDonald's Happy Meal.

President Biden’s relief plan includes millions for restaurants, Sweetgreen gets in on the fried chicken sandwich trend, and McDonald’s brings back a fan favorite at the fountain.

Chains scored big on Super Bowl Sunday, a new analysis breaks down the $15 minimum wage fight and Chicken Salad Chick is moving its HQ to Atlanta.

Ghost kitchens branch out, Danny Meyer forms a SPAC, and Dutch Bros Coffee’s app takes off.

The $15 minimum wage is delayed, Kitchen United puts a ghost kitchen in a shopping mall, and Chipotle raises prices on delivery.

We’re running out of chicken wings, Dig tries to dig out of a hole, and operators are giving time off for vaccinations.

A new proposal from Congress promises restaurant relief, Zuul scales up by licensing and Tilman Fertitta makes a play for more deals.

Landry’s is going public again, hotels are getting ghost kitchens and New York City is getting dining.