Sponsored By

Finance

More Topics
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Franchising
Chick-fil-A is the largest competitive threat to McDonald’s in the U.S., report statesChick-fil-A is the largest competitive threat to McDonald’s in the U.S., report states

Ahead of earnings, McDonald’s operators talk chicken sandwiches, guest counts, delivery in latest franchisee survey by Kalinowski Equity Research

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Jan 27, 2020
|
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Family Dining
Village Inn-Bakers Square parent files Chapter 11, closes 33 unitsVillage Inn-Bakers Square parent files Chapter 11, closes 33 units
byRon Ruggless
Jan 27, 2020
1 Min Read
Bar Louie Chapter 11
Segments
Bar Louie puts itself up for sale after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcyBar Louie puts itself up for sale after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 27, 2020
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Fast Casual
Fiesta Restaurant Group’s shares rise with AREX Capital interestFiesta Restaurant Group’s shares rise with AREX Capital interest
byRon Ruggless
Jan 24, 2020
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Mergers & Acquisitions
Chopt Creative Salad Co. to buy Dos Toros Taqueria in deal financed by L CattertonChopt Creative Salad Co. to buy Dos Toros Taqueria in deal financed by L Catterton
byBret Thorn
Jan 23, 2020
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Executives
Union Square Hospitality’s Mark Leavitt invests in forward-thinking restaurant, technology conceptsUnion Square Hospitality’s Mark Leavitt invests in forward-thinking restaurant, technology concepts
byChristi Ravneberg
Jan 22, 2020
1 Min Read
logo in a gray background |
Franchising
Coffee franchisor The Human Bean adds Scott Anderson as COO
Coffee franchisor The Human Bean adds Scott Anderson as COO
Jan 21, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byGloria Dawson
habit burger yum acquisition gloria dawson
Mergers & Acquisitions
6 big mergers involving Top 200 restaurant brands since June
6 big mergers involving Top 200 restaurant brands since June
Jan 21, 2020
|
6 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
McDonalds CrispyChicken Sandwiches Test
Franchising
The latest plot twist in the Chicken Sandwich War stars McDonald's and centers on MSG use
The latest plot twist in the Chicken Sandwich War stars McDonald's and centers on MSG use
Jan 21, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Krystal Files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Quick Service
Krystal burger restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Krystal burger restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan 20, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
logo in a gray background |
Casual Dining
TGI Fridays investing millions in consumer-facing technology
TGI Fridays investing millions in consumer-facing technology
Jan 13, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
logo in a gray background |
Quick Service
Carrols Restaurant Group says its Popeyes same-store sales rose 21.2% in 4Q
Carrols Restaurant Group says its Popeyes same-store sales rose 21.2% in 4Q
Jan 13, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Labor Department issues final joint employer rule
Franchising
Labor Department issues final joint-employer rule
Labor Department issues final joint-employer rule
Jan 13, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
logo in a gray background |
Fast Casual
Fiesta Restaurant Group is closing 19 Taco Cabana units
Fiesta Restaurant Group is closing 19 Taco Cabana units
Jan 13, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
5 the habit burger grill drive thru
Fast Casual
Five things to know about Yum Brands’ newest acquisition, The Habit Burger Grill
Five things to know about Yum Brands’ newest acquisition, The Habit Burger Grill
Jan 10, 2020
|
5 Slides
byNRN staff
BBQ Holdings Names CFO famous daves fast casual exterior
Casual Dining
BBQ Holdings names Jim Gilbertson CFO
BBQ Holdings names Jim Gilbertson CFO
Jan 10, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
empty restaurant decorated for christmas
Finance
Poor December restaurant sales set up an uncertain start to 2020
Poor December restaurant sales set up an uncertain start to 2020
Jan 9, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM
logo in a gray background |
Segments
What do Zume’s layoffs and Grubhub’s sale rumors have to do with SoftBank?
What do Zume’s layoffs and Grubhub’s sale rumors have to do with SoftBank?
Jan 8, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byGloria Dawson
Yum Brands logo
Mergers & Acquisitions
A look back at Yum Brands’ U.S. acquisitions and sales, from Pizza Hut to The Habit Burger Grill
A look back at Yum Brands’ U.S. acquisitions and sales, from Pizza Hut to The Habit Burger Grill
Jan 8, 2020
|
10 Slides
logo in a gray background |
Finance
Mexican restaurant company Carolo Corporation invests in Eureka! Restaurant Group to help fuel expansion
Mexican restaurant company Carolo Corporation invests in Eureka! Restaurant Group to help fuel expansion
Jan 8, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
logo in a gray background |
Quick Service
Why Yum Brands bought fast-casual chain The Habit Burger for $375M
Why Yum Brands bought fast-casual chain The Habit Burger for $375M
Jan 6, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
logo in a gray background |
Operations
Aramark adds former Performance Food Group CFO Tom Ondrof as executive vice president/CFO
Aramark adds former Performance Food Group CFO Tom Ondrof as executive vice president/CFO
Jan 6, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
logo in a gray background |
Mergers & Acquisitions
Yum! to buy Habit Burger Grill
Yum! to buy Habit Burger Grill
Jan 6, 2020
|
1 Min Read
byGloria Dawson
Houlihan's closes restaurantsDallas
Casual Dining
Houlihan’s closes restaurants ahead of sale to Landry’s
Houlihan’s closes restaurants ahead of sale to Landry’s
Dec 31, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Slim Chickens Exterior Slim Chickens Front Dec2019 Ron
Franchising
With 2019 investment, fast-casual Slim Chickens plans growth push
With 2019 investment, fast-casual Slim Chickens plans growth push
Dec 24, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
logo in a gray background |
Casual Dining
LongHorn Steakhouse bolsters Darden Restaurant's quarter despite shaky start from Olive Garden
LongHorn Steakhouse bolsters Darden Restaurant's quarter despite shaky start from Olive Garden
Dec 19, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
ma promo
Mergers & Acquisitions
From Cracker Barrel to Cheesecake Factory, see 2019's restaurant mergers and acquisitions
From Cracker Barrel to Cheesecake Factory, see 2019's restaurant mergers and acquisitions
Dec 19, 2019
|
34 Slides
byNRN staff
December 2019 same store sales
Top 500 Restaurants
Restaurant same-store sales report: December 2019
Restaurant same-store sales report: December 2019
Dec 18, 2019
|
4 Slides
byAlan Liddle, Senior Data & Events Editor
logo in a gray background |
Quick Service
JAB Holding to combine Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet’s Coffee and explore international IPO
JAB Holding to combine Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet’s Coffee and explore international IPO
Dec 18, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
logo in a gray background |
Finance
Granite City Food & Brewery files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Granite City Food & Brewery files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Dec 17, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
logo in a gray background |
Fast Casual
Potbelly CFO Tom Fitzgerald to step down after year in role
Potbelly CFO Tom Fitzgerald to step down after year in role
Dec 10, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
logo in a gray background |
Franchising
Domino’s Pizza expands its GPS tracking technology for pizza delivery nationwide
Domino’s Pizza expands its GPS tracking technology for pizza delivery nationwide
Dec 9, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Top 25 promo image
Finance
C-stores dominate top 25 ranking of largest foreign foodservice chains
C-stores dominate top 25 ranking of largest foreign foodservice chains
Dec 9, 2019
|
25 Slides
byNRN staff
GettyImages 482533660
Finance
4 ways restaurants can fend off a January sales slump
4 ways restaurants can fend off a January sales slump
Dec 5, 2019
|
1 Min Read
logo in a gray background |
Franchising
Flynn Restaurant Group jumps on instant pay trend
Flynn Restaurant Group jumps on instant pay trend
Dec 4, 2019
|
1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Featured

Fogo de Chão exterior at sunset
Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

Jan 29, 2025

Breakfasts at The Granola Bar
Family Dining
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth

Jan 22, 2025

Twin Peaks storefront
Casual Dining
On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category
On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

Jan 18, 2025

A Tom’s Watch Bar storefront
Casual Dining
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience

Dec 19, 2024

Recent News

sage istock photo.jpg
Labor
Prime Costs Puzzle Solving to Retain Profits, Traffic and StaffPrime Costs Puzzle Solving to Retain Profits, Traffic and Staff
Jul 24, 2024
AFP stock photo.jpg
Technology
Unlocking the Power of LTOsUnlocking the Power of LTOs
Jun 20, 2024
MLP 4-25 iStock Photo.jpg
Technology
Emerging Tech Strategies for RestaurantsEmerging Tech Strategies for Restaurants
Apr 25, 2024
Subscribe Nation's Restaurant News Newsletters
Get the latest breaking news in the industry, analysis, research, recipes, consumer trends, the latest products and more.