Chick-fil-A is testing two new restaurant designs to meet digital demand

Jul 27, 2023

Chick-fil-A’s new drive-thru concept includes four lanes and an elevated kitchen, while its walk-up concept is designed for urban markets. Both will be tested in 2024.

Chipotle navigates ‘low-grade inflation’ in Q2, may revisit pricing increases

Jul 26, 2023

Chipotle’s Q2 missed analysts’ expectations, but traffic and sales both increased as the company continued its focus on operational execution.

Slim Chickens debuts airport location in Istanbul, Turkey

Jul 26, 2023

Fast-casual restaurant brand seeks to expand footprint with flexible formats

Taco John’s to Share Taco Tuesday; Issues Challenge to Competitors (and LeB***) to Support Workers, Not Lawyers

Jul 26, 2023

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democrats introduce $17 minimum wage legislation

Jul 26, 2023

After a $15 minimum wage initiative failed in 2021, Democrats are trying again with the Raise the Wage Act but the restaurant industry does not approve the tip credit elimination

California Pizza Kitchen announces appointment of 3 new board members

Jul 26, 2023

Charles Yamarone, JR Young, and John C. Tolbert to join company board of directors

Why Wetzel’s franchisee Ben Adams is doubling down on snack concepts

Jul 26, 2023

Adams just opened a restaurant in the Macy’s Dallas Galleria mall and has plans to acquire more concepts with simplified operating models.

Great American Cookies makes Philadelphia debut

Jul 26, 2023

Original cookie cake franchise broadens East Coast presence with new locations

Marco’s Pizza expands in South Florida, signs 5-unit agreement in Greater Fort Lauderdale area

Jul 26, 2023

Father-son team to create family legacy with one of nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands