Let’s turn to Alicia Kelso who has a rundown of the month’s earnings from Q1. From brands including McDonald’s and Chipotle Mexican Grill to companies like Dine Brands and Brinker International, chains have been reporting on traffic and sales...
At this time last year, Papa Johns International Inc. was outperforming its rivals and struggling to keep up with demand, but one year later, year over year growth for the Louisville, Ky.-based pizza chain has stalled as the industry...
Yum Brands reported Q1 results Wednesday morning, including positive domestic same-store sales results for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. KFC’s sales were up 2%, while Taco Bell was up 9% and Pizza Hut jumped 8%. The Habit Burger Grill’s same-store...
Less than two months after former FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn announced that he was stepping down from his role as head of the company in connection with an ongoing federal investigation, the Fazoli’s and Johnny Rockets parent company...
As consumers, especially younger ones, move away from meat-centered diets, many restaurateurs are adjusting their menus to offer more plant-based alternatives. But that doesn’t necessarily mean meat analogs. The same people who are looking to cut...
Following a relatively optimistic March in which independent restaurants’ rent delinquencies improved materially, things seemed to have slowed down again. According to new data from Alignable, 49% of small restaurant businesses couldn’t pay...
After about a year of deflated growth and delivery-related challenges, including slow staffing, Domino’s is switching strategies to boost momentum through a growing carryout business. U.S. same-store sales continue to improve at 3.6% growth for...
Chipotle’s Q1 earnings results beat every estimate and were nothing short of impressive, particularly given a continued uncertain economic backdrop. While its comp growth of 10.9% is perhaps no surprise lapping last year’s omicron variant, the...
