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The restaurant industry is ‘closely monitoring’ President Trump’s tariffs The restaurant industry is ‘closely monitoring’ President Trump’s tariffs

The National Restaurant Association said operators are assessing how they will be impacted, so they can manage pricing pressures and secure ingredients

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 3, 2025

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IHOP, Applebee’s parent company confirms corporate layoffs IHOP, Applebee’s parent company confirms corporate layoffs

Feb 3, 2025

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Pizza Hut storefront

Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Feb 3, 2025

Pinstripes pulls in more funding as its share price languishes Pinstripes pulls in more funding as its share price languishes

Feb 3, 2025

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Twin Peaks Fat Brands IPO

Fat Brands spins off Twin Peaks in IPO Fat Brands spins off Twin Peaks in IPO

Jan 31, 2025

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Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese reaps the rewards of its investments Chuck E. Cheese reaps the rewards of its investments

Jan 30, 2025

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Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding

Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Starbucks to shrink menu by 30%, add smart tech to fix operational woes

Starbucks to shrink menu by 30%, add algorithm to improve ops

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts

Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Starbucks-barista

Starbucks announces new free refills policy, and more news ahead of earnings

Starbucks announces new free refills polic

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s in foreclosure auction

Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s in foreclosure auction

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm resigns amid corporate layoffs

Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm resigns amid corporate layoffs

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Taco Bell storefront

Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba

Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Tijuana Flats

Tijuana Flats has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Tijuana Flats has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Noodles & Company’s shares rise past $1 after announcing preliminary Q4 results

Noodles & Company’s shares rise past $1 after announcing preliminary Q4 results

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Denny's storefront

Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends

Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Denny's

Denny’s plans to get back to net unit growth by 2026

Denny’s plans to get back to net unit growth by 2026

Chick-fil-A has more expansion plans for Canada

Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion

Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Smoothie King 84 new stores 2024

Smoothie King opened 84 new stores in 2024, with 100+ expected in 2025

Smoothie King opened 84 new stores in 2024, with 100+ expected in 2025

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

consumers at a restaurant

Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, Hot ‘n Now

Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, Hot ‘n Now

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang’s is testing a fast-casual concept called Pagoda Asian Grill

P.F. Chang’s testing a fast-casual concept called Pagoda Asian Grill

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Restaurant consumers are expected to remain discerning, but more stable in 2025

The restaurant environment is ‘stable to improved’

The restaurant environment is ‘stable to improved’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Hot 'n Now

Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year

Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction

Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

Panera

Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros

Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Firehouse Subs Brazil

Firehouse Subs signs deal for Brazil expansion

Firehouse Subs signs deal for Brazil expansion

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Papa Johns storefront

Papa Johns CEO looks to address past missteps with a back-to-basics strategy

Papa Johns CEO looks to address past missteps with a back-to-basics strategy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Twin Peaks storefront

Date confirmed for Twin Peaks IPO and FAT Brands spinoff

Date confirmed for Twin Peaks IPO and FAT Brands spinoff

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Twin Peaks storefront

On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Shake Shack storefront

Shake Shack quadruples target footprint to 1,500 stores

Shake Shack quadruples target footprint to 1,500 stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

ICR Conference

ICR takeaways: Efficiency, value adjustments, smaller boxes, cautious optimism

Key takeaways from the 2025 ICR Conference

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

CH4 Global's Methane Tamer

Chipotle invests in plant-based protein, methane reduction technology

hipotle invests in plant-based protein, methane reduction technology

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

A sign at the ICR Conference

ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries

ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Papa Johns

Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s

Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Dave & Buster's

Why Dave & Buster’s needed a leadership reset

Why Dave & Buster’s needed a leadership reset

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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