Dec 08, 2022

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy for the second time in four years. According to the court documents filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court with the Middle District of...

Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands

Dec 07, 2022

How the deal went down, according to Dine CEO John Peyton

Restaurant brands that entered the metaverse in 2022

Dec 06, 2022

From Starbucks to Taco Bell, here are restaurants that dipped their toes into the Web3 world of virtual marketing and brand engagement

In the digital era, gift cards are more critical than ever for restaurants

Dec 06, 2022

Nearly half of all gift card sales occur in the last two months of the year and most of those redemptions happen in Q1, a historically slow time for restaurants.

Pokemoto crosses milestone of 50 franchise agreements signed

Dec 06, 2022

Pokemoto Hawaiian Poke Chain has signed its 50th franchise agreement

The Halal Guys partners with The Clash featuring Arizona-Indiana & UNLV-Washington State

Dec 06, 2022

Dec. 10 doubleheader at MGM Grand to be broadcast on FOX and FS1

Pret A Manger USA partners with Dallas Holdings to open a network of Pret shops in Southern California and to further Pret’s presence in New York

Dec 06, 2022

The agreement is a result of a strategic shift to grow Pret’s franchise partnerships and expand to new markets

Sweetgreen’s chief operations officer is leaving the company

Dec 06, 2022

Stephanie Traut, SVP of operations, will oversee the department effective Jan. 1.

Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Dec 05, 2022

The restaurant chain was a compelling target for casual-dining company Dine Brands because it is a heavily franchised, high-growth concept that can add long-term value

Dine Brands to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80 million

Dec 05, 2022

Applebee’s and IHOP parent company agrees to acquire the emerging fast-casual restaurant chain from NRD Capital