CAVA’s first earnings report illustrates interest and demand

Aug 16, 2023

The restaurant company experienced same-store sales growth exceeding 18% in Q2, reported less than two months after its IPO, while traffic was up over 10%.

Noodles & Company to enter 2 new markets with multi-unit franchise deals in Texas and Arkansas

Aug 15, 2023

Noodles & Company spreads Uncommon Goodness into the Southern U.S. with signing of agreements for 24 new franchise restaurants

Panera Brands appoints former Dunkin’ exec Paul Carbone as CFO

Aug 15, 2023

Carbone replaced JAB Holding executive Konrad Meyer as chief financial officer at the restaurant company less than one year after he was appointed

Wow Bao significantly beefs up its retail presence with Walmart deal

Aug 14, 2023

Wow Bao didn’t get serious about its CPG business until last year. The restaurant company will now have a presence in over 4,000 retail locations in the U.S.

NRN editors discuss the major themes from the Q3 restaurant earnings season

Aug 11, 2023

Plus, hear a recent episode of DrinkedIn Live

A closer look at Boston Market’s slow death

Aug 11, 2023

After being sold to Rohan Group in 2020, fast-casual restaurant chain Boston Market quietly faded into obscurity until many ongoing lawsuits against the company were brought to light

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

Aug 11, 2023

Plus innovation at Capriotti’s, Doc Popcorn, Fogo de Chão, Gott’s Roadside, Hannah’s Bretzel, Jamba, Krispy Kreme, McAlister’s Deli, Mission Taco Joint, Potbelly, Quiznos, Red Lobster, Rita’s Italian ice & Frozen Custard, Rock & Brews, Sixty Vines...

Captain D’s expands with popular express prototype, opening third location in ST. Louis, Missouri, market

Aug 10, 2023

Leading Fast Casual Seafood Restaurant Continues to Drive Innovation with Drive-Thru/Carryout-Only Design –

Captain D’s names Cracker Barrel’s Jeff Wilson as CFO

Aug 10, 2023

Wilson spent the past 15 years with Cracker Barrel and joins Captain D’s as it recruits new franchisees.

Noodles & Company’s sales decline as customers push back against price hikes

Aug 10, 2023

The restaurant chain is evaluating its menu offerings as it plans to launch Chicken Parmesan in the early fall