Popeyes expands chicken sandwich platform with buffalo ranch version

NRN editors discuss Chipotle, McDonald’s and Domino’s earnings — and the numbers are a mixed bag

Plus, hear from Nicole Tanner, founder of Swig.

Denny’s names Kelli Valade as next CEO, succeeding John Miller

Family-dining brand also agrees to acquire 52-unit Keke Breakfast Café for $82M.

Popeyes expands chicken sandwich platform with buffalo ranch version

Brand innovates popular menu offering and offers promotion to loyalty members.

Starbucks reports double-digit same-store sales increases for North America

For Q2 2022, Starbucks reported an increase in average ticket and transactions, alongside a 15% global revenue spike.

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Krispy Kreme and Chili’s

Plus innovation at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Barberitos, Bob Evans, Bonanza and Ponderosa Steakhouses, Bubbakoo’s Burritos and more.

Is Domino’s status as the leading pizza chain beginning to slip?

Domino’s Pizza reported a U.S. same-store sales decrease of 3.6% as outgoing CEO Ritch Allison notes ‘2022 is shaping up to be a challenging year’

DoorDash Kitchens opens delivery-centric food hall concept in Brooklyn

This will be the first DoorDash Kitchens location to have indoor seating and will offer five national and local brands, including Pies ‘n’ Thighs and Little Caesars.

Food hall developer bets that Americans are ready for more in-person experiences

The Food Hall Co., a subsidiary of FB Society, has opened sprawling, one-stop-shop properties with food stalls and live experiences.

Cheesecake Factory staffing levels rise above pre-pandemic numbers despite industry-wide labor shortage

Same-store sales for the casual-dining brand are up 20.7% for the first quarter of 2022.

A labor lawyer breaks down the complicated relationship between Starbucks and its growing union

Labor attorney Magdalen Bickford breaks down the legalities of union relations with their parent companies, what union-busting really is and more.