Shake Shack is optimistic as sales and margins improve

Jan 10, 2023

Expansion domestically and overseas planned for 2023

Portillo’s newer markets are outpacing its core Midwest restaurants

Jan 10, 2023

The chain projects a 10% annual growth rate with 70% coming from the Sunbelt markets of Florida, Texas and Arizona.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone close out 2022 with agreements to open 235 new shops

Jan 10, 2023

Fast-casual restaurant franchises ink 9 deals in Q4 for a total of 92 new locations domestically & internationally

With a strong menu in place, Noodles & Company to focus on digital innovation

Jan 09, 2023

The chain introduced lighter and more indulgent items in recent years and now is turning to more personalized marketing

BurgerFi looks to acquire more brands after successful Anthony’s brand merger

Jan 09, 2023

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza was purchased by BurgerFi in 2021 and is currently outperforming its parent brand

What do In-N-Out Burger, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Roll-Em-Up Taquitos have in common? Sam Fonseca.

Jan 09, 2023

The operations executive talks with NRN about his past, future, and his latest endeavor

Chipotle adds free food incentives to its loyalty program

Jan 09, 2023

Chipotle is offering free food drops and the chance to win free food for a year as an alternative to subscription programs.

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken signs deal to bring the biscuit franchise to San Diego, California

Jan 06, 2023

Award-winning biscuit and chicken franchise continues to grow its west coast footprint with multi-unit San Diego deal

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

Jan 06, 2023

Plus innovation at Biscuitville Fresh Southern, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Buffalo’s Café, California Tortilla, Cinnaholic, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Condado Tacos, Del Taco, Donatos, Dutch Bros, El Pollo Loco, Everytable, Freddy’s Frozen Custard...

Noodles & Company joins forces with BetterHelp to promote mental health and provide up to $1 million in free online therapy

Jan 04, 2023

To promote mental wellness in honor of January's Mental Wellness Month, and spread Uncommon Goodness, Noodles & Company and BetterHelp have come together to launch the platform's first-ever restaurant partnership to offer free online therapy to...