First Watch co-founder Ken Pendery dies at 70

Mar 06, 2024

Legacy of former CEO, chairman lives on at daytime breakfast restaurant brand

First Watch surpasses $1 billion sales milestone

Mar 05, 2024

The Florida-based breakfast and brunch chain also reported 5% same-store sales growth despite traffic declines for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31

Restaurants bring mental health into focus

Mar 05, 2024

The pandemic and demand from younger generations have served as catalysts for more restaurant companies to add mental health programming and benefits.

The loyalty program evolution makes its way to the full-service restaurant category

Mar 04, 2024

More full-service brands have added or iterated their loyalty programs recently, driving frequency and engagement.

27 restaurant executives on the move in February

Mar 04, 2024

From Inspire Brands to Taco Bell to Sweetgreen, there were shake-ups in the C-suite

NRN editors discuss CAVA, Applebee’s, IHOP, and that viral Wendy’s pricing comment

Mar 01, 2024

Plus, hear from Benson Lau, the founder and director of business development at Fluffy Fluffy

Restaurant operators shrink the store, not the experience

Mar 01, 2024

New prototypes cater to the off-premises customer with efficient models for service

Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Sonic Drive-In, and Taco Bell

Mar 01, 2024

Plus innovation at Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Eggs Up Grill, El Pollo Loco, Flying Biscuit Café, Friendly’s, IHOP, McAlister’s Deli, Miller’s Ale House, Modern Market Eatery, Mooyah, Next Level Burger, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Piada Italian...

Chuck E. Cheese is testing a subscription program

Mar 01, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese is testing a tiered membership program in San Diego, with additional markets expected to be tested this year.

Co-branded IHOP/Applebee’s restaurants may come to the U.S. soon

Feb 29, 2024

Dine Brands just opened its 8th co-branded IHOP/Applebee’s and the prototypes are generating twice as much revenue as traditional standalones.