How two sneaker entrepreneurs opened their first restaurant in Times Square in the middle of a pandemic

Mar 02, 2021

Art and Nick Depole became first-time Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes franchisees in February and the road to opening day was not easy

Famous Dave’s plans Quick ‘Que service format

Mar 02, 2021

First line-service model set to open in Minnesota in September

11 restaurant industry executives on the move in February

Mar 01, 2021

From Blaze Pizza to Culver’s to Punch Bowl Social, chains shook up their C-suites

Nation’s Restaurant News kicks off CREATE content series with executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Blaze Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings

Mar 01, 2021

Join CREATE to register for virtual and in-person experiences and connect with a growing list of restaurant leaders from such companies as Yum Brands, Bloomin’ Brands, McDonald’s, Checkers & Rally’s, Chicken Salad Chick and more

Noodles & Company raises third-party delivery premium as costs cut into profits

Feb 26, 2021

Fast-casual chain sets growth goals to reach 1,500 units

Feb 25, 2021

This week on Nation’s Restaurant News, Bloomin’ Brands announced it had expanded its Tender Shack delivery-only brand to 750 locations nationwide. The concept uses Outback, Carrabba’s and Fleming’s kitchens, and CEO David Deno expects it to reach ...

MOD Pizza reports a 5% decline in sales and 275% digital growth amid continued COVID-19 challenges

Feb 25, 2021

MOD is expanding to new markets in the South and Southeast with new franchisee DMBC Restaurants, LLC; 500th store to open in 2021

Casual-dining restaurant Lil’ Sweet Chick rebrands all 5 locations to limited-service format in response to COVID restrictions

Feb 25, 2021

Lil’ Sweet Chick uses the increase in off-premise dining to its advantage

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell

Feb 25, 2021

Plus innovation at Bartaco, Denny’s Einstein Bros. Bagels, Great American Cookies, The Habit Burger Grill, Miguel’s Jr., Moe’s Southwest Grill, Newk’s Eatery, PDQ, Slater’s 50/50, Smashburger, Smokey Bones and Velvet Taco

Sweetgreen pledges to go carbon neutral by 2027

Feb 24, 2021

The Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual restaurant chain is cutting down on emissions through sustainable sourcing and constructing green restaurants