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Tracking the same-store sales of 24 major restaurant chains
Q3 2025 saw more evidence of a casual dining resurgence, as fast casual sales continued to slow and QSRs posted divergent results.
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Schlotzsky’s rebrands, launches new prototype
The chain’s latest store design features self-order kiosks, a designated pickup area and a smaller footprint to slash operating costs by up to 25%.
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Papa Johns plans CX upgrades following corporate cuts
The pizza chain will enhance its app with an AI-powered food ordering agent in the coming quarter, CEO Todd Penegor said.
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GoTo Foods appoints Roark exec as CFO
Brett Ubl becomes chief financial officer at the restaurant company, while Francisco Bram joins as chief growth officer as the company prepares for additional global expansion.
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Papa Johns will drop Papadias, Papa Bites from menu
While the two items drove incremental sales in past quarters, they can disrupt operational rhythm and create more complexities, CEO Todd Penegor said.
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Sweetgreen may change its pricing after disaster quarter
The salad chain suffered the worst quarter among major fast casual restaurants. It is now rethinking everything from core prices to its menu’s emphasis on bowls.
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Buns, bots and ad-buys: Burger King talks strategy at RBI investor day
The years-long Reclaim the Flame program will continue with a renewed emphasis on core menu food quality and accelerated refranchising.
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Papa Johns will close 300 restaurants
As part of its transformation, the chain will close units that are over 10 years old with AUVs under $600,000 and has already cut 7% of its corporate staff.
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What’s at stake in Jack in the Box’s board battle with Biglari?
If the activist investor prevents David Goebel’s re-election as chair, the board could still reappoint him, likely starting a long and expensive board battle.
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IHOP promotes pancakes with low-tech aesthetics, experiential play
In a tie-up with musician Mr. Fantasy, the chain is plastering high-traffic areas with old-school flyers reminiscent of the early internet.
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Panera debuts Mix & Match value menu
Two years after introducing its Value Duets, the chain now offers 10 items for $4.99 as part of a strategy to improve its value proposition.
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Outback posts first traffic growth in 5 years
New steaks improved guest satisfaction, and fresh investments in facilities, labor and marketing could help build the brand’s transaction momentum.
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McDonald’s launches supersized Big Arch Burger in US
The limited-time offer is part of the chain’s strategy to help drive sales and traffic by boosting food quality.
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Cava hits $1B in sales, but traffic growth slows
The chain will work to boost visits with menu innovation and other initiatives, CFO Tricia Tolivar said, as the fast casual category fights off headwinds.
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First Watch CFO to retire
Mel Hope led the breakfast chain’s fiscal operations through a pandemic, an IPO and high inflation. His successor faces a strained consumer environment.
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Sonic sells 78 restaurants to KBP
The franchisee nearly doubles its Sonic unit count with its second acquisition of restaurants from the QSR chain.
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‘This is not personal. It’s business’: Why an expert says the clock is ticking for Fat Brands’ CEO
Andrew Wiederhorn’s days as CEO could be numbered if creditors successfully argue conflict of interests exist, bankruptcy expert Jerrold Bregman said.
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Del Taco operator closes all Georgia locations
Matadoor Restaurant Group closed 14 restaurants in the state months after filing for Chapter 11, but Del Taco says it is looking for options to reopen them.
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Domino’s loyalty program fuels carryout growth
“We stated before that our objectives with the loyalty program was definitely to cater much more to the carryout customer and also to attract light users,” CEO Russell Weiner said.
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Inside the 18-month reset reviving Couche-Tard’s US food business
After a hot start in 2020, Circle K’s Fresh Food, Fast program slowed. Executives are now fine-tuning the offering through operational improvements and menu updates to spark new growth.
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Domino’s wants to double its market share
CEO Russel Weiner thinks the chain can capture half of the QSR pizza market at the expense of Pizza Hut and Papa Johns.
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Subway to remove free footlong offer from Sub Club
On April 1, the company will allow members to earn a $2 reward for every 400 points accumulated.
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Topgolf hires David McKillips as CEO
McKillips, former president and CEO of Chuck E. Cheese’s parent, will focus on the chain’s growth strategy now that it has been spun off from Callaway.
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Toast courts fast food restaurants
The company is entering the drive-thru business in a bid to attract more of the quick-service sector to its customer rolls.
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NRA: Tariffs, immigration and swipe fees will define restaurant politics in 2026
The National Restaurant Association said restaurants need stable trade policy, protections for immigrant workers and lower swipe fees.
