L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Blaze Pizza CEOs share glimpse at future for their restaurant franchises

May 16, 2024

Elisia Flores and Beto Guajardo may have very different brands, but each faces myriad challenges and an evolving industry as they look to capitalize on growth opportunities.

The new value equation at restaurants

May 16, 2024

Consumer perception of value has not changed as much as we think it has; people have shallower pockets but still want to eat at their favorite restaurants.

How Freebirds World Burrito nearly tripled its margins

May 16, 2024

Freebirds simplified operations, prioritized basics like consistency and cleanliness, and enhanced employee benefits.

How Knead Hospitality is helping working parents with new added benefits

May 16, 2024

The Washington, D.C.-based multi-concept operator has launched a childcare reimbursement package for employees up to $1,800 a quarter

Burger King-parent RBI completes Carrols acquisition

May 16, 2024

Company buys largest U.S. franchisee and plans $500M investment in reimaging 600 restaurants

May 16, 2024

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Here’s why Dutch Bros is doing better than Starbucks right now. It’s hard not to compare the most recent quarterly performances of Dutch Bros and Starbucks. Starbucks, the...

McDonald’s value playbook will likely include a $5 value meal

May 15, 2024

The Wall Street Journal reported that a $5 meal will launch for four weeks this summer. The company only shared ‘how much it means to our customers’ to offer meaningful value.