Sponsored By

Quick Service

Wendy’s continues to bank on breakfast Wendy’s continues to bank on breakfast

Burger brand expects daypart to grow to 10% of sales mix by the end of 2021 from 7% in Q4

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Mar 3, 2021

|

1 Min Read

Zaxby's Rolls Out Signature Chicken Sandwich Systemwide

Zaxby's rolls out new chicken sandwich systemwide Zaxby's rolls out new chicken sandwich systemwide

Mar 2, 2021

1 Min Read

Beverage Trends

Starbucks announces the nationwide release of oat milk and other nondairy beverages Starbucks announces the nationwide release of oat milk and other nondairy beverages

byJoanna Fantozzi

Mar 2, 2021

1 Min Read

execs on the move feb 21

11 restaurant industry executives on the move in February 11 restaurant industry executives on the move in February

Mar 1, 2021

11 Slides

Nation’s Restaurant News kicks off CREATE content series with executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Blaze Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings Nation’s Restaurant News kicks off CREATE content series with executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Blaze Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings

Mar 1, 2021

1 Min Read

McDonald’s CEO orders review of workplace safety policies McDonald’s CEO orders review of workplace safety policies

Mar 1, 2021

1 Min Read

Beyond Meat announces partnerships with McDonald’s and Yum Brands

Beyond Meat announces partnerships with McDonald’s and Yum Brands

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

dominos plans grow

Domino’s COVID-era same-store sales momentum slows to 11.2% for the fourth quarter

Domino’s COVID-era same-store sales momentum slows to 11.2% for the fourth quarter

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

9 bloomin blands tender shack

Trending this week: Bloomin’ Brands expands Tender Shack virtual restaurant brand

Trending this week: Bloomin’ Brands expands Tender Shack virtual restaurant brand

Culver's Franchising names Rick Silva CEO

Culver's Franchising names Rick Silva CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Papa John's Shaq a Roni Pizza

Papa John’s finds sales success from innovation during pandemic

Papa John’s finds sales success from innovation during pandemic

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

menu tracker feb 25

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Quiznos prepares to launch prototype, rebranding

Quiznos prepares to launch prototype, rebranding

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Beverage Trends

Pressed Juicery names Michelle Peterson as chief marketing officer

Pressed Juicery names Michelle Peterson as chief marketing officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Beatrix Shakshouka

The breakfast daypart is reawakening

The breakfast daypart is reawakening

Did Taco Bell really just join the ‘chicken sandwich war’? Here’s some perspective

Did Taco Bell really just join the ‘chicken sandwich war’? Here’s some perspective

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Little Caesars Paula Vissing COO

Little Caesars names Paula Vissing COO

Little Caesars names Paula Vissing COO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Sweet heat from Brazil is embraced in the U.S.

Sweet heat from Brazil is embraced in the U.S.

byNancy Kruse, President

curbside highres 2 (2)

Video: McAlister’s Deli Joe Guith on combining convenience technology with hospitality

Video: McAlister’s Deli Joe Guith on combining convenience technology with hospitality

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jack in the Box franchisee in St. Louis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Jack in the Box franchisee in St. Louis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

5 Punch Bwol Social 0

Trending this week: Bankrupt Punch Bowl Social looks for buyers

Trending this week: Bankrupt Punch Bowl Social looks for buyers

menu tracker feb 18

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Wendy’s and Krispy Kreme

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Wendy’s and Krispy Kreme

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jack in the Box to develop new strategy as executive team takes shape

Jack in the Box to develop new strategy as executive team takes shape

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

mcdonalds leadership

McDonald’s commits to leadership diversity; 35% of leadership roles will be held by people from underrepresented groups by 2025

McDonald’s commits to leadership diversity; 35% of leadership roles will be held by people from underrepresented groups by 2025

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

independent fast casual qsr restaurants

Independent Restaurants

Independent restaurant concepts pivot to limited-service model to better compete amid the pandemic

Independent restaurant concepts pivot to limited-service model to better compete amid the pandemic

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Reader Picks 2021 CEOs

The most influential restaurant CEOs in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers 2021-02-17

The most influential restaurant CEOs in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers 2021-02-17

Reader Picks 2021 Restaurant Executives

The most influential restaurant executives in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers 2021-02-17

The most influential restaurant executives in the country, according to Nation’s Restaurant News readers 2021-02-17

Dunkin’ parent Inspire Brands appears to be opening a ghost kitchen in Atlanta

Dunkin’ parent Inspire Brands appears to be opening a ghost kitchen in Atlanta

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

mcdonalds chicken sandwich capsule collection

McDonald’s offers fans early access to new chicken sandwich, merchandise in marketing promotion

McDonald’s offers fans early access to new chicken sandwich, merchandise in marketing promotion

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

flavor of the week aquafaba

Flavor of the Week: Aquafaba – the food waste that’s a boon for vegan products

Flavor of the Week: Aquafaba – the food waste that’s a boon for vegan products

beverage tracker feb 16

Beverage Trends

Beverage Tracker: Seasonal drinks from McDonald’s, Dunkin’ and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Beverage Tracker: Seasonal drinks from McDonald’s, Dunkin’ and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

restaurants cliosed covid

Judge rules that Boston café cannot be forced to pay rent while they were closed during the pandemic

Judge rules that Boston café cannot be forced to pay rent while they were closed during the pandemic

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

menu tracker feb 12

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Shake Shack

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Shake Shack

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Taco John's names Richard Bundy CFO

Taco John’s names Richard Bundy as CFO

Taco John’s names Richard Bundy as CFO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Popeyes growth Q4 new unit Marrero Louisiana

Sandwich Trends

Chicken sandwich helps buoy Popeyes $400,000 on average per unit

Chicken sandwich helps buoy Popeyes $400,000 on average per unit

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Subscribe Nation's Restaurant News Newsletters

Get the latest breaking news in the industry, analysis, research, recipes, consumer trends, the latest products and more.