Starbucks names former PepsiCo exec Laxman Narasimhan as next CEO

Ex-NFL pro sues Denny’s over alleged franchise breach

Former football player Donnell Thompson’s suit says case stems from alleged pre-opening training infraction.

Narasimhan will officially join the company in October and take the reins from interim CEO Howard Schultz on April 1, 2023.

McDonald’s to introduce cheese Danish as a limited-time offer

The McCafé item is a reboot of a pastry from the 1980s.

The Top 10 limited-service Burger restaurant chains in the U.S.

Click through this gallery to see the 10 biggest limited-service burger restaurants in the U.S.

Meet the 2022 Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concepts

4 emerging brands that have the potential to make a lasting impact on the American dining landscape.

Making sense of the current Starbucks chaos

How Howard Schultz is setting Starbucks up for a new future with changes to the third-place, invigorated staff investment, and a crackdown on quality.

Hardee's is brewing up something new: beer

The quick-service brand has partnered with Southern Grist Brewing Company to create the new biscuit-flavored drink.

28 restaurant executives on the move in August

There were also changes at big companies like McDonald’s, Panera Brands, and more. Click through the gallery to meet 28 restaurant executives on the move.

MrBeast Burgers opens its first brick-and-mortar location in New Jersey

The virtual brand with 1700 locations is venturing into the traditional restaurant world.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Starbucks and Del Taco

Plus innovation at Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, Baskin-Robbins, Black Bear Coffee Bar, Chicken Salad Chick and more.