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

The company spent $350 million to upgrade everything about the brand coming out of bankruptcy and its efforts seem to be gaining traction

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Jan 30, 2025
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Chili's storefront
Casual Dining
Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal fundingChili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Jan 30, 2025
Starbucks-logo
Operations
Starbucks to shrink menu by 30%, add smart tech to fix operational woesStarbucks to shrink menu by 30%, add algorithm to improve ops
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 29, 2025
1 Min Read
Starbucks signage
Quick Service
Starbucks, Red Robin, Duck DonutsStarbucks, Red Robin, Duck Donuts
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Jan 28, 2025
Starbucks-barista
Operations
Starbucks announces new free refills policy, and more news ahead of earningsStarbucks announces new free refills polic
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 27, 2025
1 Min Read
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s out of bankruptcySun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s out of bankruptcy
byRon Ruggless
Jan 27, 2025
1 Min Read
Duck Donuts logo
Finance
Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm resigns amid corporate layoffs
Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm resigns amid corporate layoffs
Jan 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Taco Bell storefront
Quick Service
Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba
Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, Qdoba
Jan 27, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Tijuana Flats
Fast Casual
Tijuana Flats has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Tijuana Flats has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Noodles & Company exterior
Finance
Noodles & Company’s shares rise past $1 after announcing preliminary Q4 results
Noodles & Company’s shares rise past $1 after announcing preliminary Q4 results
Jan 24, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Denny's storefront
Finance
Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends
Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends
Jan 24, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Denny's
Family Dining
Denny’s plans to get back to net unit growth by 2026
Denny’s plans to get back to net unit growth by 2026
Jan 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
Chick-fil-A has more expansion plans for Canada
Quick Service
Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion
Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion
Jan 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Smoothie King 84 new stores 2024
Franchising
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
Jan 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
consumers at a restaurant
Finance
Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, Hot ‘n Now
Consumer confidence, Lettuce Entertain You CEO, Hot ‘n Now
Jan 23, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
P.F. Chang's
Fast Casual
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
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi
Restaurant consumers are expected to remain discerning, but more stable in 2025
Finance
The restaurant environment is ‘stable to improved’
The restaurant environment is ‘stable to improved’
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Hot 'n Now
Quick Service
Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year
Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Fast Casual
Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction
Shake Shack’s big growth goals and Papa Johns’ course correction
Jan 21, 2025
bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso
Panera
Fast Casual
Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros
Panera, P.F. Chang’s spinoff, Dutch Bros
Jan 21, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Firehouse Subs Brazil
Franchising
Firehouse Subs signs deal for Brazil expansion
Firehouse Subs signs deal for Brazil expansion
Jan 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Papa Johns storefront
Quick Service
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
Jan 18, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Twin Peaks storefront
Casual Dining
Date confirmed for Twin Peaks IPO and FAT Brands spinoff
Date confirmed for Twin Peaks IPO and FAT Brands spinoff
Jan 18, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Twin Peaks storefront
Casual Dining
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
Jan 18, 2025
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
Shake Shack storefront
Fast Casual
Shake Shack quadruples target footprint to 1,500 stores
Shake Shack quadruples target footprint to 1,500 stores
Jan 18, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
ICR Conference
Operations
ICR takeaways: Efficiency, value adjustments, smaller boxes, cautious optimism
Key takeaways from the 2025 ICR Conference
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
CH4 Global's Methane Tamer
Finance
Chipotle invests in plant-based protein, methane reduction technology
hipotle invests in plant-based protein, methane reduction technology
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
A sign at the ICR Conference
Finance
ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries
ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries
Jan 17, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Papa Johns
Finance
Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s
Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s
Jan 16, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Dave & Buster's
Eatertainment
Why Dave & Buster’s needed a leadership reset
Why Dave & Buster’s needed a leadership reset
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Mrs. Fields/TCBY storefront
Franchising
Why this TCBY franchisee is embracing the dual-branded store trend
Why this TCBY franchisee is embracing the dual-branded store trend
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Subway exterior mockup
Finance
In restaurant finance, optimism abounds for 2025
In restaurant finance, optimism abounds for 2025
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Rita's
Finance
Rita’s Italian Ice gets a majority investment from PE firm
Rita’s Italian Ice gets a majority investment from PE firm
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Yum logo
Franchising
Yum Brands has terminated its franchising agreements in Turkey
Yum Brands has terminated its franchising agreements in Turkey
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Twin Peaks restaurant exterior
Franchising
Twin Peaks franchisee in Florida files for bankruptcy; faces $12 million litigation claim
Twin Peaks franchisee in Florida files for bankruptcy; faces $12 million litigation claim
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Fogo de Chão exterior at sunset
Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

Jan 29, 2025

Breakfasts at The Granola Bar
Family Dining
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth

Jan 22, 2025

Twin Peaks storefront
Casual Dining
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

Jan 18, 2025

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Casual Dining
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience

Dec 19, 2024

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