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Tracking the same-store sales of 23 major restaurant chains
Q1 2026 saw more evidence of a casual dining resurgence, as fast casual sales continued to slow and QSRs posted mixed results.
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Ziggi’s Coffee taps Noodles vet as growth chief
Stacey Pool will oversee the chain’s next phase of growth, including a pipeline of at least 200 units, which would nearly triple the chain’s current store count.
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KFC Global appoints COO
Maria Cacciapuoti has worked at the chain since 2015 and will partner with franchisees to modernize the guest and team experience.
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What 10 leading restaurant companies pay their CEOs — and their hourly workers
Median hourly compensation hovers near, and sometimes below, the poverty line, while leading restaurant CEOs earn tens of millions.
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Wienerschnitzel opens first military base location
The restaurant at Naval Base San Diego is a major step forward for the chain’s push to tap into pre-existing consumer pools with nontraditional units.
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Gas price moderation won’t end restaurant consumer woes
Falling gas prices may not mean a return to consumer health, as wages fall and savings deplete, worsening the gap between restaurant winners and losers.
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Yum appoints chief people officer
Nai De Leon, who joined the company from Bain Capital in 2025, will succeed Tracy Skeans in November.
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Taylor Farms lettuce didn’t contain parasite behind diarrhea outbreak, FDA says
The agency said a previous finding was “a false positive,” but the supplier to companies such as Walmart and Taco Bell remains at the heart of an ongoing investigation.
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Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company
The chain will close 16 of its subsidiary biscuit brand locations after selling 35 to Biscuit Belly as part of a move to improve profitability.
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Taco Bell, QSR and fast casual traffic plunges after Cyclospora lettuce recall
Visits at the Mexican chain slid by 30% on July 17 after shredded lettuce in at least five states was tied to the outbreak.
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Domino’s says order counts are up thanks to third-party delivery
Partnerships with Uber Eats and DoorDash are bringing in more new customers than the chain would have gained otherwise.
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Burger King reworks manager role to support guest experience
The chain is redefining its restaurant manager role with a new, more distinct uniform and new responsibilities to better address guest concerns.
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Jersey Mike’s IPO could raise over $1B
The chain could secure the restaurant industry's largest public offering of the past 20 years, far outpricing Krispy Kreme’s $500 million debut in 2021.
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Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant
With seven brands in one location, Crave Kitchen will offer multiple food options to students and faculty at Georgia Tech when it debuts in August.
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Taco Bell traffic declines following diarrhea outbreak
The outbreak also resulted in a drop in visits at other chains that serve salad, such as Sweetgreen, Chopt and Panera, according to Placer.ai data.
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Taco Bell lettuce supplier linked to diarrhea outbreak
Upwards of 1,600 people who contracted cyclosporiasis reported eating at the chain beforehand, the CDC and FDA said.
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Hardee’s franchisee says old stores, high costs led to bankruptcy
Superior Star said it absorbed significant, unexpected deferred maintenance expenses following its 2023 acquisition of scores of Hardee’s restaurants.
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Inappropriate touching, unwanted spanking costs Las Vegas restaurant group $2M
The court documents allege that Bouchon and the greater restaurant group failed to take appropriate action to prevent the harassment, even after receiving complaints.
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Wonder tops $9B valuation, raises $650M
The food hall company will use the latest funding round to support its ongoing expansion, marketplace growth and technology investments.
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Suburban mixed-use developments offer more foot traffic, challenges
Complexes with office and residential above retail can bring in guests and energy to restaurants, but the design and space may dictate their success.
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Taco Bell pulls some ingredients as cyclosporiasis outbreak grows
The brand said its decision was a voluntary precaution and that no specific brand or restaurant has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.
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McDonald’s hires Nike vet as chief strategy officer
Ugwechi Amadi will help the company bring its NEXT strategy to life and create new opportunities for growth, CFO Ian Borden said.
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How Casey’s keeps outperforming its c-store and QSR peers
Executives and analysts credit a restaurant-style approach and steady execution for the retailer’s six years of positive inside same-store sales growth.
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Q&AWhy restaurant AI setbacks aren’t the whole story
AI tools that have a holistic view of restaurant operations can make operators more efficient, improve margins and even drive same-store sales growth, Par’s head of AI said.
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Chipotle expands into Mexico
International growth will be an important objective for the chain going forward, and lessons from its Nuevo León location will inform further development.
