Jan 09, 2020

This week was the week of the menu as chains welcomed consumers back from the holidays. Quick service and fast casual chains took to their menus this week between releasing value deals and scrapping menu items. Chick-fil-A removed chicken strips...

A look back at Yum Brands’ U.S. acquisitions and sales, from Pizza Hut to The Habit Burger Grill

Jan 08, 2020

Over the last 43 years, the parent to Taco Bell and KFC has owned Pasta Bravo, Long John Silver’s and more

Wingstop names Mahesh Sadarangani as chief operating officer

Jan 08, 2020

The former Wingstop senior vice president of channel strategy will be replacing Larry Kruguer, who resigned in December

Why Yum Brands bought fast-casual chain The Habit Burger for $375M

Jan 06, 2020

CEO David Gibbs: ‘It was not part of some master plan to be in the burger category’

Applebee's opens fast-casual concept in Mobile, Ala.

Jan 06, 2020

Applebee's Express focuses on to-go and delivery

Yum! to buy Habit Burger Grill

Jan 06, 2020

Deal with Taco Bell parent worth $375M

Paul Twohig retires as MOD Pizza president

Jan 03, 2020

Brand plans to name COO John Maguire to succeed industry veteran, co-founder Scott Svenson says

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ and Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill

Jan 02, 2020

Plus diet-focused items at B. Good, Chopt Creative Salad Co., and fresh&co, new drinks at Dog Haus and Dunkin’, and Velvet Taco’s Weekly Taco Feature...

On the move: December 2019 restaurant executive changes

Jan 02, 2020

Four restaurant companies named five people to top roles in December. Meet the newest leaders at Dunkin’, McDonald’s and more. Contact Leigh Anne Zinsmeister at leighanne.zinsmeister@informa.com Follow her on Twitter: @LeighAnneZin

Chipotle Mexican Grill replaces romaine salad with Supergreens, tweaks chicken recipe

Jan 02, 2020

Supergreens mix features baby kale, baby spinach and romaine; chain also offering free delivery on Lifestyle Bowls