Georgia Chick-fil-A sued by transgender worker

NRN editors discuss Amazon’s stake in Grubhub, Subway’s biggest menu overhaul ever

Plus hear from Friendly’s chief experience officer Roberto DeAngelis on the chain’s new menu offerings.

Georgia Chick-fil-A sued by transgender worker over homophobic comments, illegal firing

Aaron White alleges that the franchise owner did nothing to stop the harassment.

$117K recovered in Hawaii restaurant group’s tip scheme

Labor Department assesses $8K in penalties for labor act violations by parent of Sansei Seafood and D.K. Steak House.

Dave & Buster’s announces all-new executive leadership team

The company announces a revised leadership team of eight, with four new executives from Main Event Entertainment.

Meet the 2022 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in America

This year’s Top 500, created in partnership with Datassential, shows an industry climbing back onto its feet.

The secret to Crumbl Cookies’ explosive franchise growth

How did this cookie concept open more than 300 locations in five years? Cofounder Jason McGowan explains.

McDonald’s to buy out Caspers Company franchise group

Third-generation Florida operators plan to retire after planned Oct. 1 sale.

Subway moves away from its traditional service model with new curated sandwiches

The infinite customization that has been its hallmark is being de-emphasized to improve throughput and guest satisfaction.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announces era of ‘significant reinvention’

Interim CEO Howard Schultz promises safer stores, better career opportunities, and more community-driven store experiences.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chili’s Grill & Bar, Fazoli’s and Whataburger

Plus innovation at Blimpie Bonanza and Ponderosa, Culver’s, Dos Toros, Dutch Bros, Flat Top Grill, Gott’s Roadside, Lion’s Choice, Muscle Maker Grill, Shake Shack, Starbird Chicken, Sweetfin, Velvet Taco, Wayback Burgers and Zaxby’s.