Papa Johns names former Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor as its new CEO

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, IHOP, and Sonic Drive-In

Plus innovation at Baja Fresh, Blaze Pizza, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Burgerville, Friendly’s, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Gott’s Roadside, Junior’s Restaurant, La Madeleine, Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Robeks, Snappy Salads, Taco Time, Tender Greens, and Velvet Taco.

Why Todd Penegor came out of retirement to lead Papa Johns

The former Wendy’s CEO has embarked upon an ‘aggressive 100-day plan to get fully immersed’ and learn what the pizza chain’s priorities should be.

How Starbucks can get back on track after two rough quarters

Analysts and experts weigh in on the best ways to get Starbucks’ same-store sales numbers back in the black again.

Rubio’s sold to its lender The Original Fish Taco, affiliate of TREW Capital Management, for $40 million

TREW Capital had acquired Rubio’s debt, reportedly over $72 million, in March, two months before the California-based brand declared bankruptcy.

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen files for bankruptcy

The Tampa, Fla.-based concept experienced a 13% sales decline in 2023 versus 2022, as well as a 12.5%-unit count decline.

Denny’s will return $2-$4-$6-$8 value menu with $10 option

Family-dining chain will bring back traffic-driving platform, which it considers a ‘unique equity’

Buca di Beppo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The family-style Italian concept closed more than a dozen underperforming stores last week.

In addition to value, McDonald’s is betting on a bigger burger to win back customers

The chain’s ‘Big Arch’ burger is currently in test in three international markets and could be scaled globally to meet consumer demand.

Papa Johns names former Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor as its new CEO

Penegor’s appointment comes about five months after his predecessor Rob Lynch left for the same role at Shake Shack.

Starbucks confirms activist investor Elliott Management’s involvement with the chain

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan says Elliott is a shareholder and that ‘their conversations to date have been constructive’