Breaking down the Q2 earnings expectations

Jul 20, 2023

It’s almost like those of us who cover the restaurant industry get a Christmas-like experience every quarter as we unwrap earnings reports. These reports allow us to peel back a few more layers than what we normally get from press releases or...

What to expect from restaurant companies’ Q2 earnings

Jul 19, 2023

While Q1 lapped omicron, Q2 should provide a clearer picture on the state of the consumer as menu prices remained elevated.

Potbelly inks 27-unit Maryland deal with company founder Bryant Keil

Jul 19, 2023

Development agreement includes the refranchising of 12 existing restaurants, sandwich brand says

Yum adds Walmart executive Brett Biggs and Boeing executive Susan Doniz to its board

Jul 19, 2023

Biggs and Doniz bring extensive financial and IT/data analytics experience to the restaurant company’s board.

The 10 restaurant chains that added the most U.S. locations in 2022

Jul 18, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News partners with Datassential to present the Top 500 restaurants in America based on domestic systemwide sales, then breaks down all the data. This week, we’re looking at the 10 restaurant chains that had the...

NBA all-star Darius Garland invests in Ohio based hot chicken restaurant concept

Jul 18, 2023

The eight-unit Hot Chicken Takeover also added the point guard to its board of directors.

Wingstop collaborates with hip-hop artist for The Latto Meal

Jul 18, 2023

21-wing ‘Lemon Herb Remix’ offer is available in restaurants for a limited time

Chipotle signs its first franchise agreement to expand in the Middle East

Jul 18, 2023

Alshaya Group marks the restaurant company’s first franchise partnership, and the company’s newly formed business development group is exploring more such opportunities.

How marketing is leading the way at restaurants

Jul 17, 2023

When Patrick Doyle was leading Domino’s Pizza several years ago, he often referred to it as a “tech company that sells pizza.” ...

Dave’s Hot Chicken has named a new CMO and CTO

Jul 14, 2023

Brad Haley's previous roles include CMO for IHOP and CKE Restaurants, while Leon Davoyan joins the company from Kitchen United.