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Julie Littman is a reporter for Restaurant Dive. She has nearly a decade of experience in business reporting, previously covering commercial real estate and commercial insurance industries. She received her bachelors degree in literary journalism from University of California, Irvine and her masters degree in writing from California College of the Arts. The California-native turned East Coaster can often be seen bundled up under a pile of blankets watching Netflix and cuddling with her two gray cats. When the weather is favorable she enjoys exploring new restaurants, shopping and hiking.

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Ruby Tuesday stopped paying retiree pensions, Business Insider reports
Sept. 30, 2020
NYC makes outdoor dining program permanent
Sept. 28, 2020
Shift Change: CKE Restaurants, Domino's hire CTOs
Sept. 25, 2020
California law bars delivery companies from adding non-partnered restaurants
Sept. 25, 2020
How chains are automating the curbside experience
Sept. 23, 2020
Sizzler USA is the latest casual chain to declare bankruptcy
Sept. 22, 2020
Papa John's to open global HQ in Metro Atlanta
Sept. 17, 2020
Starbucks will bring curbside to 2K US restaurants in coming months
Sept. 17, 2020
Nearly 1 in 6 restaurants have closed, says NRA
Sept. 14, 2020
Uber Eats adds contactless ordering for pickup, dine in
Sept. 11, 2020
Shift Change: Logan's Roadhouse parent hires CEO, Panera appoints COO
Sept. 11, 2020
Papa John's signs largest North America franchisee deal in over 20 years
Sept. 11, 2020
NYC to allow 25% indoor dining capacity as bar compliance improves
Sept. 10, 2020
How Tropical Smoothie's new owner will accelerate growth
Sept. 9, 2020
Bay Area-based Virtual Kitchen raises $20M
Sept. 9, 2020
Luby's plans to dissolve after sale of assets
Sept. 8, 2020
El Pollo Loco's GPS-enabled curbside pickup expands digital channels
Sept. 4, 2020
Burger King to build mobile-focused restaurant model in 2021
Sept. 3, 2020
After 'sucker punch' from coronavirus, breakfast concept First Watch leans into off-premise
Sept. 2, 2020
Mastercard expands AI drive-thru testing to White Castle
Sept. 1, 2020
Golden Gate Capital sells remaining stake in Red Lobster
Aug. 31, 2020
How 13 casual chains fared during dining room closures
Aug. 31, 2020
CDC: Panic buttons, safe areas can protect employees from customer violence over COVID-19 policies
Aug. 26, 2020
Panera adds online ordering through Google
Aug. 25, 2020
DoorDash reportedly could go public by end of year
Aug. 24, 2020
How Waitr's CEO made the company profitable in 6 months
Aug. 19, 2020
Just Eat to move away from gig worker model, CEO says
Aug. 14, 2020
QSRs made staffing gains in June while casual dining slipped
Aug. 13, 2020
From full-service to grocery hybrid: Why 1 restaurant chose to renovate during the pandemic
Aug. 12, 2020
75% of independent restaurants took out over $50K in debt in May, survey says
Aug. 11, 2020
Shift Change: Whataburger appoints CEO, Focus Brands adds communications role
Aug. 7, 2020
Popeyes chicken sandwich continues to boost sales during pandemic
Aug. 6, 2020
Wendy's digital sales momentum grows with delivery expansion during Q2
Aug. 5, 2020
Wendy's breakfast makes up 8% of US Q2 sales
Aug. 5, 2020
Texas bars could reopen as restaurants under modified licensure rules
Aug. 3, 2020
Pret A Manger shutters 17 stores in Boston and Chicago
July 31, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen files for bankruptcy
July 30, 2020
Yum grows digital sales $1B globally
July 30, 2020
Wingstop reports best quarter since IPO in 2015
July 29, 2020
Breakfast continues to drag McDonald's sales
July 29, 2020
As Congress considers $1T stimulus package, restaurant groups push for targeted relief
July 29, 2020
McDonald's drive-thrus allowed its US restaurants to largely stay open
July 28, 2020
NRA urges local leaders to keep restaurants open
July 27, 2020
Chipotle surpasses $1B in digital sales despite same-store sale declines
July 23, 2020
Wendy's launches loyalty program as part of digital growth
July 22, 2020
Strong franchisee relationships key to restaurant chain survival
July 22, 2020
Uber Eats pilots commission-free direct online ordering through 2020
July 21, 2020
Potbelly hires CEO following months of sales declines
July 21, 2020
Uber commits $10M to support Black-owned businesses over next 2 years
July 20, 2020
Pandemic helped grow Domino's US same-store sales 16.1%
July 16, 2020
Why Chipotle is 'pivoting the entire portfolio' to Chipotlanes
July 15, 2020
Pinstripes to reopen all US locations on Friday
July 14, 2020
BurgerFi's president talks going public, 'massive expansion' amid pandemic
July 14, 2020
Commission-free food delivery service launches in New York City
July 9, 2020
DoorDash partners with Kiva to provide funding to Black-owned restaurants
July 8, 2020
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal
July 6, 2020
Denny's plans to hire 10K employees by year's end
July 2, 2020
Uber reportedly bids $2.6B for Postmates
June 30, 2020
Punch Bowl Social to reopen 5 locations in coming weeks
June 26, 2020
Square partners with Postmates to offer on-demand delivery capabilities
June 25, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese parent to close 45 locations
June 25, 2020
Uber Eats users can now use a map to view restaurants offering pickup
June 24, 2020
Starbucks continues plant-based push with Impossible breakfast sandwich
June 23, 2020
WSJ: Chuck E. Cheese parent fielding potential buyers
June 22, 2020
Taco Bell to clarify policy after employee fired for wearing Black Lives Matter mask
June 19, 2020
Shift Change: On the Border hires CEO and CFO; McDonald's shuffles global people team
June 19, 2020
Coronavirus stalls 2020 breakfast wars
June 17, 2020
Uber Eats adds restaurant loyalty program, priority delivery option
June 16, 2020
Restaurants strengthen employee communication to react quickly during coronavirus
June 16, 2020
DoorDash worth $16B with new $400M in funding
June 12, 2020
Just Eat Takeaway acquires Grubhub in all-stock deal
June 10, 2020
Punch Bowl Social closes 2 locations after lease dispute
June 10, 2020
BurgerFi to go public in $100M deal with blank-check investor
June 8, 2020
Grubhub reportedly gains two new suitors: Just Eat Takeaway, Delivery Hero
June 8, 2020
To-go sales grew 96.4% in May following weeks of dining room closures
June 4, 2020
Starbucks reopens with reduced hours, provides extended unpaid leave to employees
June 3, 2020
Recipe for a successful restaurant reopening: transparent marketing
June 1, 2020
DoorDash to offer turnkey digital storefronts for restaurant partners
May 29, 2020
Shift Change: Dine Brands begins CEO search, Panera hires brand officer
May 29, 2020
Le Pain Quotidien's US arm files for bankruptcy, sold for $3M
May 27, 2020
NYC mayor signs COVID-19 relief bill providing help for restaurants
May 27, 2020
5 chains at risk of defaulting within a year
May 26, 2020
DoorDash adds customer tracking for pickup orders
May 21, 2020
Potbelly's financial woes deepen after saying it may not meet debt obligations
May 20, 2020
Family meals serve up new opportunities for chains
May 19, 2020
Potential Uber/Grubhub merger points to inevitable consolidation in delivery market
May 18, 2020
New CEO to take helm at National Restaurant Association
May 18, 2020
Shift Change: Wingstop appoints CTO, Sweetgreen hires COO
May 15, 2020
Bankrupt Krystal sold to Fortess Investment Group for $48M
May 15, 2020
Potbelly could permanently close up to 100 stores
May 13, 2020
Uber bids to acquire Grubhub, reports say
May 12, 2020
Texas chain petitions governor to make margaritas-to-go available forever
May 12, 2020
Illinois restaurants allowed to reopen with outdoor seating
May 11, 2020
Chick-fil-A to reopen some restaurants in coming weeks
May 7, 2020
Uber Eats to leave 8 global markets
May 6, 2020
Dave & Buster's raises $100M from stock sale
May 5, 2020
BJ's receives $70M investment from Ron Shaich's firm
May 4, 2020
Popeyes chicken sandwich boosts quarter despite coronavirus pressure
May 1, 2020
Chili's to open 300 dining rooms by this weekend
April 30, 2020
5 practices restaurants can use to keep customers safe
April 30, 2020
Georgia restaurateurs push back against reopening
April 29, 2020
5 steps restaurants should take before bringing back staff
April 29, 2020
15 Chick-fil-A employees test positive for coronavirus in Texas
April 29, 2020
Sun Capital Partners sells Boston Market
April 29, 2020
States begin easing dine-in restrictions, but are restaurants ready to reopen?
April 27, 2020
LA County to publicly list restaurants with COVID-19 exposures
April 24, 2020
Chipotle grows digital sales 81% in Q1 despite coronavirus
April 22, 2020
The Cheesecake Factory receives $200M private equity investment
April 21, 2020
Chicago hybrid restaurant offers a side of humor with 'social distance goods'
April 20, 2020
Starbucks will phase out Catastrophe Pay as US stores reopen
April 17, 2020
Shift Change: McDonald's, Potbelly, MOD and Jack in the Box make C-suite hires
April 17, 2020
Sales at over 77% of restaurants have declined by 50%
April 17, 2020
Independent restaurants grapple with layoffs, but fight to survive
April 14, 2020
Bloomin' Brands, Jana Partners end dispute
April 9, 2020
Toast lays off half its staff due to coronavirus impact
April 8, 2020
Independent Restaurant Coalition asks Congress to extend Paycheck Protection Program
April 7, 2020
Tracking coronavirus restaurant aid by state
April 6, 2020
Restaurants sales could drop 27.1% in worst-case coronavirus scenario, says Technomic
April 3, 2020
Dine Brands investor wants to spin off IHOP
April 3, 2020
Red Robin ends year-long battle with activist investor
April 2, 2020
Domino's boosts Q2 sales with contactless delivery
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus derailing Wendy's strong Q1 sales growth
March 27, 2020
Coronavirus decimates restaurant profits, but financial safety nets exist
March 26, 2020
President signs $2T coronavirus stimulus package, 'a first step' in helping restaurants recover
March 26, 2020
Punch Bowl Social faces foreclosure
March 25, 2020
Curbside service and cocktails: How a full-service restaurant is staying open during coronavirus
March 24, 2020
Domino's, Papa John's ramp up hiring amid slew of industry layoffs
March 20, 2020
Union Square Hospitality Group lays off 80% of staff over coronavirus closures
March 19, 2020
Millions of restaurant workers could lose their jobs due to dine-in closures
March 18, 2020
McDonald's suspends dine-in operations at corporate stores
March 17, 2020
Starbucks, Chick-fil-A lead charge in shift to off-premise only operations nationwide
March 16, 2020
How coronavirus is changing restaurant policies
March 13, 2020
Chipotle offers free delivery, tamper-proof packaging in response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Starbucks US could switch to pickup, delivery orders as COVID-19 spreads
March 12, 2020
Taco Bell fires latest shot in breakfast wars with new burrito menu
March 12, 2020
McDonald's corporate stores offer quarantined workers 2 weeks paid leave
March 11, 2020
Olive Garden parent adds paid sick leave amid coronavirus concerns
March 10, 2020
2020 is the year of the breakfast wars
March 9, 2020
Chipotle founder steps down from board
March 6, 2020
Yum acquires leadership development program
March 4, 2020
Logan's Roadhouse parent closes all restaurants
March 4, 2020
Wendy's breakfast challenges rival offerings
March 2, 2020
5 ways Dine Brands is combating traffic declines
Feb. 28, 2020
NYC Council introduces series of food delivery regulations
Feb. 27, 2020
DoorDash heads toward public status with confidential filing
Feb. 27, 2020
Grubhub debuts benefits-focused subscription service
Feb. 26, 2020
Shift Change: Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands hire new CEOs
Feb. 21, 2020
Domino's CFO: Carryout business is 'on fire'
Feb. 20, 2020
Cheesecake Factory now accepts Yelp reservations
Feb. 20, 2020
Lunch Break: Firehouse Sub's VP of operations services shares strategies for tech deployment
Feb. 18, 2020
Shift Change: Newk's Eatery hires first COO while Outback Steakhouse appoints new president
Feb. 14, 2020
BBQ Holdings lands 1st acquisition with Granite City Food
Feb. 14, 2020
Proposed CA bill would require food delivery apps to share customer data with restaurants
Feb. 13, 2020
Secret Sauce: Pinstripes uses a different kind of equity partnership to grow
Feb. 12, 2020
Proposed RI bill would fine delivery providers for listing non-partnered restaurants
Feb. 12, 2020
Burger King, Tim Hortons invest in personalized drive-thru tech
Feb. 10, 2020
Popeyes' chicken sandwich helped boost comp sales to 34% in Q4
Feb. 10, 2020
Grubhub adds 150K non-partnered restaurants as controversy grows
Feb. 7, 2020
37% of operators plan to reduce labor costs with tech
Feb. 4, 2020
Shift Change: Dunkin' Brands builds out international team
Jan. 31, 2020
Q1 delivery roundup: Chains expand third-party networks
Jan. 31, 2020
How restaurants are taking control of delivery in 2020
Jan. 31, 2020
Uber Eats, DoorDash reportedly considered merger in 2019
Jan. 31, 2020
New York City bans cashless stores
Jan. 24, 2020
How 6 full-service brands make off-premise work
Jan. 23, 2020
Grubhub diversifies with tech suite focused on pickup
Jan. 23, 2020
Pret A Manger co-founder seeks IPO, U.S. expansion for to-go Asian concept
Jan. 22, 2020
Uber sells India food delivery business to local competitor
Jan. 21, 2020
How 6 restaurant brands are boosting retention
Jan. 21, 2020
Shift Change: Jack in the Box, Bojangles' and Paris Baguette promote execs
Jan. 17, 2020
Punch Bowl Social checks into hotel space
Jan. 16, 2020
Macaroni Grill eyes 2nd acquisition
Jan. 15, 2020
FAT Brands CEO: Chain plans to close an acquisition in Q1, with more in the works
Jan. 14, 2020
Chili's leans into personalization with Presto partnership
Jan. 13, 2020
Shift Change: Black Bear Diner hires CEO, McDonald's adds chief digital engagement officer
Jan. 10, 2020
Grubhub is still charging phone call fees, NYC restaurant claims
Jan. 10, 2020
Taco Bell to test $100K salary for general managers
Jan. 9, 2020
Zume shutters Zume Pizza, will lay off 53% of employees
Jan. 8, 2020
Secret sauce: MUTTS Canine Cantina takes business off-leash with franchising expansion
Jan. 8, 2020
Red Robin terminates COO without cause
Jan. 8, 2020
5 restaurant trends that will define 2020
Jan. 6, 2020
Yum Brands acquires Habit Burger for $375M
Jan. 6, 2020
Little Caesars partners with DoorDash for delivery
Jan. 6, 2020
Tim Hortons president stepping down
Dec. 27, 2019
10 of the most impactful restaurant acquisitions of 2019
Dec. 20, 2019
Starbucks to pay NYC employees $176K over sick leave violations
Dec. 20, 2019
Chipotle tests pickup windows as part of digital push
Dec. 19, 2019
McDonald's to roll out mobile app payment technology starting in UK
Dec. 18, 2019
Shake Shack tests takeout, delivery-focused restaurant in NYC
Dec. 18, 2019
Restaurant transactions down 7% during Thanksgiving
Dec. 16, 2019
7 of the most dramatic restaurant redesigns of 2019
Dec. 16, 2019
Delivery Hero to pay $4B for Korean food delivery provider
Dec. 13, 2019
Shift Change: Jack in the Box CEO to depart; McDonald's names international president
Dec. 13, 2019
Cava secures $40M in latest funding round
Dec. 12, 2019
IHOP flips into fast casual segment with new concept
Dec. 11, 2019
Domino's GPS tracker will help improve delivery times nationwide
Dec. 9, 2019
Innovator of the Year: Kitchen United
Dec. 9, 2019
Deal of the Year: McDonald's acquires Dynamic Yield
Dec. 9, 2019
Restaurant of the Year: Chick-fil-A
Dec. 9, 2019
DoorDash named fastest growing company in US
Dec. 6, 2019
Chipotle enforces sick policy, reports no food safety issues since 2017
Dec. 5, 2019
Postmates lays off dozens, closes Mexico City operations
Dec. 4, 2019
Subway to start the year with pricing discounts despite previous protests
Dec. 2, 2019
Shift Change: Starbucks hires exec focused on diversity; Carrols brings on new CFO
Nov. 27, 2019
Pay by the numbers: How much top restaurant execs make compared to their employees
Nov. 27, 2019
California McDonald's workers win $26M settlement over wage theft
Nov. 25, 2019
Shift Change: CPK's new EVP to oversee international expansion
Nov. 22, 2019
Chipotle rolls out Alexa voice ordering
Nov. 21, 2019
Apollo considers selling Qdoba for $550M
Nov. 19, 2019
Delivery from aisle 5: How grocers are threatening restaurants' off-premise business
Nov. 19, 2019
Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ nonprofits
Nov. 18, 2019
Chipotle's digital business is closing in on $1B sales. Here's how it got there
Nov. 18, 2019
Shift Change: Subway, Blaze Pizza hire new CEOs
Nov. 15, 2019
Chick-fil-A now delivers out of DoorDash Kitchens
Nov. 14, 2019
Landry's makes $40M offer for bankrupt Houlihan's
Nov. 14, 2019
McDonald's kiosks don't accept cash, may need replacement
Nov. 13, 2019
4 challenges McDonald's new CEO must overcome
Nov. 12, 2019
Shift Change: McDonald's CEO, chief people officer out; Papa John's restructures senior management
Nov. 8, 2019
McDonald's invests in solar, wind projects
Nov. 8, 2019
Bloomin' Brands explores sale, other strategic alternatives
Nov. 6, 2019
Food service hiring leads jobs growth ahead of the holiday season
Nov. 5, 2019
McDonald's chief people officer leaves company
Nov. 4, 2019
McDonald's fires CEO Steve Easterbrook
Nov. 3, 2019
Grubhub revisits non-partnered listings as rivals erode its market share
Oct. 31, 2019
IHOP to open 94 units in its largest franchise deal ever
Oct. 30, 2019
Popeyes chicken sandwich spurs best quarter in 20 years
Oct. 28, 2019
Impossible Whopper drives 5% of Burger King's Q3 US comp sales
Oct. 28, 2019
Shift Change: Rave Restaurant Group appoints new CEO, Your Pizza hires first CMO
Oct. 25, 2019
Q4 delivery roundup: Chains end exclusive deals to pursue more diners, market share
Oct. 24, 2019
Chipotle to build 60 Chipotlanes by year's end
Oct. 23, 2019
McDonald's improves drive-thru times by 20 seconds
Oct. 22, 2019
Passport to success: How restaurants can make international expansion work
Oct. 21, 2019
Shift Change: Dunkin' CMO resigns
Oct. 18, 2019
Chick-fil-A diners can now order from their table
Oct. 17, 2019
It's not just for drive-thrus: How AI can transform back of house
Oct. 16, 2019
Wendy's expects digital to drive 10% of sales by 2024
Oct. 11, 2019
Chick-fil-A must close first UK restaurant after pilot period, shopping center orders
Oct. 11, 2019
How Wendy's plans to get breakfast right this time
Oct. 11, 2019
Shift Change: Red Robin appoints board chair, Subway hires 4 execs
Oct. 11, 2019
DoorDash snags 13% lead over Grubhub in share of spend
Oct. 10, 2019
Shift Change: Shake Shack CFO adds president role, Black Bear Diner hires CFO
Oct. 4, 2019
Delivery by the numbers: How top third-party platforms compare
Oct. 3, 2019
Football and franchising: What former NFL players can teach restaurateurs
Oct. 1, 2019
Shift Change: Chili's promotes marketing exec to CMO
Sept. 27, 2019
Uber Eats app adds allergy friendly filter, nixes single-use plastics
Sept. 27, 2019
McDonald's trials Beyond Meat burger in Canada
Sept. 26, 2019
Inspire Brands acquires Jimmy John's
Sept. 25, 2019
Landry's buys Del Frisco's from L Catterton
Sept. 25, 2019
Restaurant gift card sales rose 10% in 2018
Sept. 24, 2019
Staffing app Pared sets up shop in DC
Sept. 24, 2019
How Chicken Salad Chick will open 250 units in the next 5 years
Sept. 23, 2019
Sweetgreen strikes exclusive deal with Uber Eats, plans to create its own delivery program
Sept. 23, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands bulks up tech leadership team
Sept. 20, 2019
&pizza deploys mobile kitchens from Zume
Sept. 19, 2019
Panera adds menu category: grain bowls
Sept. 18, 2019
What's cooking: An inside look at Cava's new innovation kitchen
Sept. 17, 2019
Restaurants are only getting smaller, and that's by design
Sept. 16, 2019
Huddle House buys Perkins for $51.5M
Sept. 13, 2019
Shift Change: Bojangles' hires first chief development officer; Starbucks adds 3 board members
Sept. 13, 2019
Chicken sandwich wars boosted Popeyes traffic 218%
Sept. 12, 2019
McDonald's acquires AI tech company Apprente
Sept. 10, 2019
Wendy's breakfast menu arrives next month
Sept. 10, 2019
McDonald's expands delivery with Grubhub partnership
Sept. 6, 2019
Shift Change: Red Robin hires new CEO
Sept. 6, 2019
Red Robin hires Noodles & Company exec as CEO, rejects investor offer
Sept. 5, 2019
Shift Change: Papa John's hires new CEO; Blaze Pizza CEO retires
Aug. 30, 2019
Taco Bell revamps menu, cuts 9 items
Aug. 29, 2019
Papa John's hires Arby's president as CEO
Aug. 27, 2019
Minneapolis banned drive-thrus. Will more cities follow?
Aug. 19, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands taps COO David Gibbs as CEO
Aug. 16, 2019
New York proposes cap on third-party delivery fees
Aug. 15, 2019
J. Alexander's considers sale as part of strategic review
Aug. 13, 2019
Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Aug. 13, 2019
Shift Change: Red Robin appoints 3 board members, interim CEO to retire
Aug. 9, 2019
Delivery firms boast revenue gains, but profitability remains elusive
Aug. 9, 2019
Why major restaurants want to land airport locations
Aug. 8, 2019
Aramark buys college food delivery service Good Uncle
Aug. 6, 2019
How 4 chains changed their models to ride the delivery wave
Aug. 6, 2019
21% of diners willing to pay more at eatertainment than traditional night venue
Aug. 5, 2019
Shift Change: Domino's adds HR exec; Mendocino Farms appoints CEO
Aug. 2, 2019
DoorDash acquires Caviar for $410M
Aug. 1, 2019
Pizza Hut could temporarily close up to 500 stores over next 2 years
Aug. 1, 2019
Delivery.com expands footprint to over 1.8K cities with Mr. Delivery acquisition
July 31, 2019
Chuck E. Cheese staying private after failed merger
July 29, 2019
McDonald's revs up personalization rollout to 8K drive-thrus
July 26, 2019
Q3 delivery report: Chains expand footprint with new partnerships
July 26, 2019
Shift Change: Dunkin' Brands hires HR exec; Quiznos parent appoints CFO
July 26, 2019
Yum Brands taps new CEOs for Taco Bell, Pizza Hut
July 26, 2019
DoorDash delivery workers to soon receive entirety of customer tips
July 24, 2019
OpenTable moves into delivery with new app feature
July 24, 2019
Cracker Barrel buys $140M stake in Punch Bowl Social
July 23, 2019
Starbucks to license exclusive technology with new partnership
July 23, 2019
Red Robin's investor fight symptom of a changing Wall Street
July 22, 2019
Shift Change: Luby's, Checker's & Rally's boost IT teams
July 19, 2019
Deliveroo will now buy and deliver ingredients to restaurants
July 19, 2019
McDonald's to test plastic-free toys in British Happy Meals
July 18, 2019
Under pressure, Domino's ups the ante on tech
July 17, 2019
Global fast food market to surpass $690B by 2022
July 15, 2019
Grubhub 'cybersquatting' outcry signals changing delivery landscape
July 11, 2019
Eat Mor Chikin? McDonald's franchisees aim to compete with Chick-fil-A
July 10, 2019
Fast casuals rev up drive-thru, mobile pickup plans
July 10, 2019
Welcome to the drive-thru, AI will take your order
July 8, 2019
Taco Bell resolves tortilla shortage
July 3, 2019
Shift Change: Pret A Manger CEO retires
July 3, 2019
Hooters of America sold to 2 private equity firms
July 2, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands appoints new CFO, Famous Dave's hires director of marketing
June 28, 2019
DoorDash wants to make driver payment policies more transparent
June 28, 2019
Waitr lays off over 20 employees at headquarters
June 28, 2019
Meal kits could offer untapped revenue stream for restaurants
June 27, 2019
Chuck E. Cheese to deliver party packs with DoorDash
June 26, 2019
Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay
June 25, 2019
7-Eleven adds location-based delivery option
June 24, 2019
Del Frisco's sold to private equity firm for $650M
June 24, 2019
Shift Change: Texas Roadhouse president retires, Wendy's hires new CMO
June 21, 2019
McDonald's pilots robot fryer in kitchen
June 21, 2019
Papa John's invests $80M in marketing, franchisee relief
June 20, 2019
FAT Brands acquires Elevation Burger for $10M
June 20, 2019
Off-premise, not delivery, is a growing focus for Olive Garden
June 20, 2019
Panera tests expanded dinner menu
June 19, 2019
Why B.GOOD's foray into ghost kitchens is just a taste of its digital strategy
June 17, 2019
Shift Change: Inspire Brands adds 2 to C-suite, McAlister's Deli hires CMO
June 14, 2019
Amazon Restaurants is dead, but the e-tailer is still hungry for food delivery
June 14, 2019
Starbucks considering virtual kitchens in US
June 11, 2019
Amazon Restaurants to close US operations
June 11, 2019
Perkins & Marie Callender's declares bankruptcy, will sell Perkins business
June 10, 2019
Shift Change: Ruby Tuesday hires CMO, IHOP gets new president
June 7, 2019
Blockchain, 5G could transform restaurants. Are they ready?
June 6, 2019
Red Robin deploys 'poison pill'
June 5, 2019
Mexico tariffs could cost Chipotle $15M
June 3, 2019
Shift Change: Jack in the Box adds 2 board members, Subway bolsters brand and innovation team
May 31, 2019
5 high-tech innovations at the NRA Show
May 29, 2019
A dedicated catering team is critical to off-premise sales growth
May 28, 2019
Shift Change: Sizzler has a new CEO; MOD Pizza adds 2 board members
May 24, 2019
Eatertainment preferred over casual dining for group occasions, Technomic says
May 22, 2019
Uber Eats reportedly adding monthly subscription
May 22, 2019
78% of restaurants say off-premise is a strategic priority
May 21, 2019
Alcohol pairs well with food delivery, but restaurants missing out
May 20, 2019
Del Frisco's to cut up to 15% of administrative workforce
May 17, 2019
Amazon-led funding raises $575M for Deliveroo
May 17, 2019
Shift Change: KFC US hires new COO; Focus Brands adds first global CMO
May 17, 2019
Jack in the Box is no longer exploring sale
May 16, 2019
Resy acquired by American Express
May 15, 2019
McDonald's gives franchisees control of all-day breakfast
May 15, 2019
McDonald's meets Happy Meal nutrition benchmark ahead of deadline
May 15, 2019
Uber Eats still cheapest delivery service, MarketWatch reports
May 13, 2019
Famous Dave's enters fast casual space
May 10, 2019
How activist investors led Panera founder to sell
May 6, 2019
Why more chains are turning to virtual kitchens
May 3, 2019
Catering grew 50% faster than entire restaurant industry in 2018
May 1, 2019
Business catering averages $275 per check, says ezCater
May 1, 2019
Food trucks are the new restaurant billboards
April 29, 2019
Panera appoints Krispy Kreme exec as CEO
April 26, 2019
Q2 delivery report: Brands extend off-premise initiatives
April 26, 2019
Chipotle doubles digital sales in Q1
April 25, 2019
Domino's leaning on fortressing to improve delivery, not third-party aggregators
April 24, 2019
Postmates adds 1K cities, reaches into 50 states
April 24, 2019
McDonald's reportedly adding international favorites to US menus
April 23, 2019
Millennials to be the biggest food and beverage spenders in 10 years
April 22, 2019
Shift Change: McDonald's hires franchise exec; Chick-fil-A adds new board members
April 18, 2019
McDonald's cutting premium burgers from menu
April 17, 2019
Godiva to open 2,000 cafes in next 6 years
April 17, 2019
Panera's new tech could make breakfast rise and shine
April 15, 2019
Shift Change: Kona Grill appoints interim CEO; Subway gets a new CIO
April 12, 2019
Uber Eats preps to expand into grocery, cloud kitchens in light of IPO
April 12, 2019
Papa Murphy's acquired by MTY Food Group for $190M
April 11, 2019
72% of casual dining operators report delivery growth
April 9, 2019
Chuck E. Cheese plans to go public after merger
April 8, 2019
Why McDonald's is supersizing its tech spending
April 5, 2019
Shift Change: Kona Grill, Red Robin CEOs depart
April 5, 2019
McDonald's cuts down late-night menu
April 5, 2019
Red Robin's CEO retires amid brand overhaul
April 4, 2019
EzCater secures $150M in funding, surpasses $1.2B valuation
April 2, 2019
McDonald's invests $3.7M in app developer
April 2, 2019
Crashing the C-suite ceiling: How female restaurant leaders are pushing for more diversity
April 1, 2019
Fair-weather diners: How temperature influences consumer cravings
March 29, 2019
Shift Change: CKE Restaurants, Inspire Brands, Papa John's add new C-suite execs
March 29, 2019
Outback to open fast casual spinoff in the US
March 28, 2019
ezCater acquires Monkey Group, growing its catering platform capabilities
March 27, 2019
McDonald's will no longer fight minimum wage hikes
March 27, 2019
Papa John's struggles with 220% turnover rate for delivery drivers
March 27, 2019
Majority of QSR, fast casual diners would pay up to $5 in delivery fees
March 26, 2019
McDonald's buys Dynamic Yield for $300M to improve drive-thru experience
March 26, 2019
Wetzel's Pretzels to test delivery with virtual kitchen
March 25, 2019
Domino's adds in-car ordering to its tech lineup
March 25, 2019
Blockchain card offers low cost payment technology for restaurants
March 22, 2019
Shaquille O'Neal joins Papa John's board, becomes a brand ambassador
March 22, 2019
Shift Change: Chipotle, Papa John's add female board members; 3 Potbelly directors depart
March 22, 2019
Starbucks invests $100M in food, retail incubator
March 21, 2019
Denny's turns to tech, Magic Johnson for new leadership training program
March 20, 2019
McDonald's to improve delivery packaging, drive-thru times
March 18, 2019
Shift Change: Popeyes and J. Alexander's under new leadership, Wingstop adds chief growth and experience officer role
March 15, 2019
Shake Shack's four-day workweek test improves retention
March 15, 2019
DoorDash overtakes Grubhub in delivery market share
March 13, 2019
Uber Eats serving up virtual kitchens in Paris, Bloomberg reports
March 13, 2019
Shift Change: Smoothie King, Church's Chicken hire CMOs; Bojangles' top marketing leader to retire
March 8, 2019
Resy in serious talks with potential buyer, Recode reports
March 7, 2019
Mario Batali is no longer in the restaurant business
March 6, 2019
Famous Dave's to test ghost restaurant, virtual kitchen concepts
March 6, 2019
Habit Burger to open more drive-thrus this year
March 5, 2019
Papa John's founder John Schnatter agrees to resign from board
March 5, 2019
Burger brands beef up local, diet-focused offerings
March 1, 2019
Shift Change: Wingstop's CXO leaves; Salata adds chief development officer
March 1, 2019
Domino's value offerings protect it from third-party delivery threat, report says
Feb. 28, 2019
Delivery throws restaurants a lifeline during extreme weather
Feb. 27, 2019
Pizza Hut to test delivery bots with FedEx
Feb. 27, 2019
Uber Eats strengthens position in UK delivery, plans to leave India
Feb. 26, 2019
Shift Change: Shake Shack beefs up c-suite; PDQ adds first CMO
Feb. 22, 2019
Starbucks' newest Bali location showcases coffee farming
Feb. 20, 2019
Starbucks' first all-day cafe could give it an edge in China
Feb. 19, 2019
Wendy's $50M cyberattack settlement signals growing threat to QSRs
Feb. 19, 2019
Shift Change: Shake Shack, REGO Restaurant add senior marketing execs
Feb. 15, 2019
AI technology is coming to drive-thrus
Feb. 14, 2019
Fresh take: Why restaurants are investing in better ingredients
Feb. 13, 2019
Why is Pizza Hut testing delivery with Grubhub?
Feb. 13, 2019
DoorDash tops $7B valuation with new funding
Feb. 12, 2019
Q1 delivery report: Brands doubling down on off-premise
Feb. 8, 2019
Salad orders up, pizza orders down at start of year
Feb. 8, 2019
Chipotle rolls out 'Chipotlane' drive-thrus for digital orders
Feb. 7, 2019
FAT Brands heads to India
Feb. 6, 2019
Digital restaurant ordering expected to triple by 2020
Feb. 5, 2019
Super Bowl QSR ads don't always lead to meaningful traffic gains
Feb. 4, 2019
Shift Change: Yum Brands names new COO; Bojangles' hires former McDonald's execs
Feb. 1, 2019
Take-out app Ritual to triple restaurant partnerships in 2019
Jan. 31, 2019
Robot delivery market to triple by 2024
Jan. 30, 2019
Q&A: How Black Bear Diner's take on family dining keeps it growing
Jan. 30, 2019
Luby's looks for a turnaround after failed proxy fight
Jan. 28, 2019
Why the delivery market will look different in 5 years
Jan. 28, 2019
Shift Change: Burger King parent, Tropical Smoothie, Caribou Coffee name new CEOs
Jan. 25, 2019
Burger King parent taps new CEO, shuffles executives
Jan. 23, 2019
Strong M&A restaurant activity expected this year
Jan. 22, 2019
Domino's aims for $25B in retail sales by 2025
Jan. 18, 2019
Shake Shack to test food trucks in Atlanta and New Jersey
Jan. 17, 2019
DoorDash expands footprint into all 50 states
Jan. 16, 2019
Putting pizza delivery apps to the test
Jan. 14, 2019
From wearables to AI: How a startup looks to change the restaurant industry
Jan. 14, 2019
McDonald's operators shouldn't begin any new remodels, association says
Jan. 9, 2019
Private equity firms buy P.F. Chang's for $700M
Jan. 8, 2019
Report: Expect fewer restaurant discounts this year
Jan. 7, 2019
New app rates restaurant cleanliness
Jan. 4, 2019
Chipotle offers lifestyle bowls for mobile, online orders
Jan. 3, 2019
The Hummus & Pita Co. dips into West Coast with 100-unit franchise partnership
Jan. 2, 2019
Despite struggling same-store sales, Darden execs confident of Cheddar's turnaround
Dec. 21, 2018
Taco Bell brings 3 Cantinas to the Big Apple
Dec. 20, 2018
Olive Garden has no plans to expand delivery test
Dec. 19, 2018
A restaurant's next big financial risk isn't bad reviews — it's data breaches
Dec. 18, 2018
Report: North American pizza market to grow 10% in next 5 years
Dec. 17, 2018
Starbucks expands delivery with Uber Eats partnership
Dec. 14, 2018
Dave & Buster's tests fast casual taco concept
Dec. 13, 2018
McDonald's to phase out antibiotics in beef
Dec. 12, 2018
Survey: Half of diners rely on friends, family — not Instagram — for recommendations
Dec. 11, 2018
Restaurant gift card sales expected to rise during holidays
Dec. 10, 2018
Year of the chicken? Poultry menu items, chicken chains surge in popularity
Dec. 7, 2018
From free cheesecake to dollar drinks, casual dining shifts focus to millennials
Dec. 6, 2018
Fatburger owner adds Mediterranean chain to its menu
Dec. 5, 2018
Pizza Hut doubles down on digital ordering with QuikOrder acquisition
Dec. 5, 2018
Strong Thanksgiving dining spend signals growth through New Year's
Dec. 4, 2018
Wind to power more than 1,000 Starbucks stores
Dec. 3, 2018
Dunkin' hit by online data breach
Nov. 30, 2018
Baskin-Robbins scoops up redesign to sweeten customer engagement
Nov. 29, 2018
Restaurants adapt menus daily in wake of romaine recall
Nov. 28, 2018

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