Bloomin’ Brands names Dave George, Jon Sagal as directors in Starboard Value deal

Jan 03, 2024

Parent of Outback Steakhouse restaurant also creates board-level operating committee

Dry January doesn’t have to mean weak drink sales

Jan 02, 2024

There are plenty of spirit-free options that customers are willing to pay for

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Winter 2023 Edition

Dec 22, 2023

5 early and mid-stage concepts that have just announced franchising or a franchising expansion, from Nashville hot chicken to cheesesteaks

Making the career leap from military officer to Chicken Salad Chick franchisee

Dec 21, 2023

Kirsten Garret was an aerospace engineer in the Air Force and now is a first-time franchise owner in Colorado Springs

Nation's Restaurant News' top 10 stories of 2023

Dec 21, 2023

The top performing story on Nation's Restaurant News this year was 100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains take the United States by storm. Emerging restaurant brands are no doubt fun to follow. They’re often bringing...

McDonald’s adds a child labor survey to franchisee standards process

Dec 21, 2023

McDonald’s will begin surveying U.S. franchisees about their child labor practices as the chain navigated several child labor law violations in recent years.

Starbucks shareholders seeking proxy battle respond to company’s ‘human capital mismanagement’

Dec 20, 2023

The Strategic Organizing Center — which has nominated three directors to the Starbucks board — reacted to the release of the company’s labor rights report

Avli is ready to put ‘inspired Greek cuisine’ on a much bigger map

Dec 20, 2023

Louie Alexakis launched Avli in 2009 and has since grown the company to five units and a fast casual concept. He’s now got a full team in place and is ready for much more.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux adds to its leadership team; names Jamie Davis VP of supply chain & procurement and Tyler Schack VP of technology

Dec 19, 2023

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, the renowned restaurant and sports bar concept, is proud to announce the appointment of two industry veterans with Jamie Davis being named the Vice President of Supply Chain & Procurement and Tyler Schack...