Portillo’s shifts from ‘Big Bang’ openings toward measured sales growth

Mar 12, 2024

Executives outline strategy at BofA Securities Consumer & Retail Conference

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar appoints previous director of franchise operations as new chief operating officer

Mar 12, 2024

Sarah Meriam brings over a decade of leadership experience in the food franchise industry, having served as director of franchise operations for Shuckin’ Shack and, previously, Port City Java.

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor

Mar 12, 2024

Chicken al Pastor quickly accounted for one in five transactions at Chipotle restaurants last year after it was first introduced.

Here’s Noodles & Company’s turnaround plan

Mar 11, 2024

Noodles & Company CEO Drew Madsen outlined his plan to turn around the fast-casual chain during an earnings call to discuss a punishing fourth quarter for the chain...

Shake Shack to give away burgers or chicken sandwiches next week depending on how long the Oscars ceremony runs

Mar 08, 2024

Nominees eat free on Sunday at the West Hollywood location

NRN editors discuss the latest restaurant beverage trend, and what’s going on behind the scenes at Panera Bread

Mar 08, 2024

On this week’s episode of Extra Serving, a podcast by Nation’s Restaurant News, managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, editor-in-chief Sam Oches, and senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn talk about the latest drink trend sweeping the nation...