How 22 public restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

Aug 21, 2023

It was a mixed quarter as commodities pressures returned to the industry

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2023 Hot Concepts award winners

Aug 18, 2023

Five brands recognized with annual award given to emerging chains with exciting potential.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, IHOP, and Taco Bell

Aug 18, 2023

Plus innovation at Bar Louie, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Black Angus Steakhouse, Blue Bottle Coffee, Bob Evans Restaurants, Bricktown Brewery, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chuck E. Cheese, Dunkin’, Hungry Howie’s, Insomnia Cookies, Ippudo, Lucille’s...

Activist investor Starboard Value takes a stake in Bloomin’ Brands

Aug 18, 2023

Starboard, which is no stranger to the restaurant industry, has taken a more than 5% stake in Bloomin’ Brands, according to the WSJ.

Brinker is bringing its virtual It’s Just Wings brand ‘into the real world’

Aug 16, 2023

The virtual brand’s menu will now appear on Chili’s bar menu and as part of Chili’s appetizer section.

The 10 biggest full-service American restaurants in the U.S.

Aug 15, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News and Datassential partner to present The Top 500, the definitive sales ranking of restaurants in America...

Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity

Aug 15, 2023

Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Taco Bell, and Jack in the Box

Aug 11, 2023

Plus innovation at Capriotti’s, Doc Popcorn, Fogo de Chão, Gott’s Roadside, Hannah’s Bretzel, Jamba, Krispy Kreme, McAlister’s Deli, Mission Taco Joint, Potbelly, Quiznos, Red Lobster, Rita’s Italian ice & Frozen Custard, Rock & Brews, Sixty Vines...

Aug 10, 2023

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M. Fiesta Restaurant Group, the Dallas-based parent company of Pollo Tropical, is reportedly going to be sold to Authentic Restaurant Brands...

16 restaurant segments ranked by systemwide sales growth

Aug 08, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News and Datassential partner to present The Top 500, the definitive sales ranking of restaurants in America...