Jack in the Box reveals the look of its off-premises-only prototype

Red Lobster names Kelli Valade as CEO

Kim Lopdrup successor joins casual-dining seafood brand from Black Box Intelligence.

SPB Hospitality agrees to acquire J. Alexander’s in $220M deal

Parent to Logan’s Roadhouse expects merger to close early in the fourth quarter.

The SBA is closing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund portal on July 14

Restaurants that have not received funding as of July 1 will go back in the queue if there is a second round of grants.

BJ’s names Greg Levin to succeed Gregory Trojan as CEO

Among executive changes planned for Sept. 1, Thomas Houdek will be promoted to CFO.

At Dutch Bros, 'the product is love' — and that helped a lot in 2020

The Oregon-based coffee chain overcame challenge after challenge last year thanks to its culture and its drive-thru-only model.

Select Starbucks customers are being invited to order secret menu items via Facebook and Instagram

Starbucks leans into social media drink trends with beta test of ordering Pink Drink Remix and Iced Matcha Latte/Chai combination.

Fiesta Restaurant Group is selling Taco Cabana to Jack in the Box franchisee affiliate for $85 million

Taco Cabana was sold to YTC Enterprises, an affiliate of Yadav Enterprises, Inc., a Jack in the Box, El Pollo Loco and Denny’s franchisee.

Jack in the Box reveals the look of its off-premises-only prototype

The mostly-franchised quick-service chain plans to seed new markets with company-owned locations.

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Shake Shack and Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Plus innovation at Baskin-Robbins, Cava, Dutch Bros, El Torito, Eureka!, Fired Pie, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Gordon Biersch, Insomnia Cookies, Krispy Kreme, Kung Fu Tea, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Newk’s Eatery, Pie Five, Smokey Bones, Studio Movie Grill, Tim Hortons, Velvet Taco, Voodoo Doughnut and Whataburger.

21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

From big-deal departures at Red Lobster and Jack in the Box to replacements named at Shake Shack, Dunkin’ and more, the month was full of C-suite shakeups.