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Tracking the same-store sales of 21 major restaurant chains
Very few chains — not even Chipotle and Domino’s — were immune from same-store sales slides reported in Q1 2025 as consumers spend less.
Updated May 21, 2025 -
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Coco Robotics raises $80M in funding to fuel expansion
The delivery bot firm will use the funding to enter into additional partnerships, grow its fleet and advance its AI system.
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Starbucks cafes are getting more managers
The cafe chain is launching a full-time assistant manager program, which will be systemwide in 2026, to fill a critical gap in store-level leadership.
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Uber grocery executive named to lead delivery operations
Susan Anderson, who formerly led the company’s grocery and retail operations, is now serving as its global head of delivery.
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Krispy Kreme sells remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies Holdings for $75M
The doughnut chain will use the cash net proceeds to pay down debt following the transaction.
Updated June 11, 2025 -
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California Pizza Kitchen adds 3 salads to permanent menu
The offerings come months after it partnered with Man Vs Fries to add a virtual menu.
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Texas Roadhouse CFO leaves after 2 years
The Kentucky-based company named Keith Humpich as interim CFO after Chris Monroe left to return to the Lone Star State.
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Culver’s revamps chicken sandwiches
The chain will update three chicken sandwiches on June 16, just as rivals Popeyes and McDonald’s launch new items in the popular category.
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Las Vegas restaurant operator ordered to pay more than $215K for alleged racial slurs against Black line cook
Olives, Inc., allegedly took no remedial or disciplinary action after an HR manager came to the “spurious” conclusion there was no “malicious intent” behind the conduct.
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Caribou Coffee opens first standalone Texas unit
The chain, which opened four locations in North Carolina last year, is expanding further into the Southeast and beyond its Midwest roots.
Updated June 10, 2025 -
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Slurs, stalking and shoddy pay: Culver’s franchise settles slew of EEOC claims
The settlement includes one case alleging sexual orientation-based discrimination, despite EEOC’s recent enforcement shifts affecting LGBTQ+ workers.
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Auntie Anne’s unveils refreshed store design
A bolder color palette and new logo are meant to attract Gen Z and millennials, while other elements will improve operations and support long-term growth.
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Taco John’s hires GoTo Foods vet as COO
Jackie Secor, who has over 25 years of restaurant experience, joins the 350-unit chain as it expands into new and existing markets.
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Barrio Burrito Bar surpasses 1,500 franchisee commitments
With an additional 370 units signed across four territories, the Tex-Mex chain is on its way to becoming one of the fastest-growing brands on the East Coast.
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Chipotle’s brand chief on turning up the heat where brand meets culture
The chain plans to meaningfully ramp up marketing spend as it seeks to bounce back from its first same-store sales decrease since the pandemic.
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Grubhub launches multi-store ordering
The feature, which coincides with further expansion into alcohol delivery, allows customers to order from two eligible merchants in a single order.
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BJ’s Restaurants appoints CEO
Lyle D. Tick, current president and chief concept officer, was promoted to the top executive post after being with the company since September.
Updated June 6, 2025 -
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The many faces of automation at the NRA Show
This year artificial intelligence appeared in forms ranging from a cat-eared delivery robot to a generated analytics dashboard.
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Starbucks revives COO position
Mike Grams has become the chain's first chief operating officer since the role was removed from the corporate structure in 2022.
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Hooters of America closes dozens more restaurants
The closures, which occurred a few months after the chain filed for bankruptcy, won’t impact the sale of 100 company restaurants to two existing franchisees.
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McDonald’s goes behind the scenes to hype fan-favorite Snack Wrap return
The marketing campaign will include a new spot, a Snapchat activation and a throwback web portal that features behind-the-scenes content.
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Nusr-Et Steakhouse closes all but 2 US restaurants
The fine dining chain owned by celebrity chef Salt-Bae has shifted focus to international growth.
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Blaze Pizza appoints Starbucks vet as COO
Jaime Denney, who has over 25 years of restaurant experience, will oversee company and franchise operations and work to boost speed, profitability and hospitality.
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DC city council pauses tipped wage hike
In a possible prelude to repealing Initiative 82, a plan to eliminate the tipped minimum wage, the council voted Tuesday to delay a $2 wage increase scheduled for July 1.
Updated June 4, 2025 -
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CKE hires former Yum Brands exec as international president
Ewan Davenport spent over nine years in leadership roles with Pizza Hut international and succeeds Mike Woida, who retired earlier this year.
