Starbucks rolls out quarterly bonuses for high-performing workers

The latest perks could help the chain attract and retain workers needed to sustain its turnaround drive. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 13, 2026

Zaxbys debuts in New York

The chicken tender brand’s New York City opening signals its ongoing national expansion, and comes as it emphasizes unit growth in new markets.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 13, 2026

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How AI is shaping the restaurant industry

Automated technology can transform restaurant systems and relieve pressure from rising operating costs, opening up new opportunities for chains looking to sharpen their value proposition. 

By Restaurant Dive staff

Some Michigan Taco Bells have stopped serving lettuce, cilantro amid parasite outbreak

The Great Lakes State has reported over 2,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness, but it’s not clear if the outbreak is tied to Taco Bell.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 13, 2026

The true cost of bargain fries

Lower-priced fries can reduce yield, increase oil use and hurt consistency. Learn why premium fries deliver value.

By Simplot • July 13, 2026

60-store Hardee’s operator files for bankruptcy

Superior Star, which was formed in 2023, lost 32 units last year due to terminations or closures.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 10, 2026

MTY Group will close up to 50 Papa Murphy’s

This move is part of a performance review of the parent company’s owned portfolio that identified 68 underperforming locations across multiple brands.

By Julie Littman • July 10, 2026

Crumbl taps new tech chief amid leadership overhaul

The dessert chain promoted Jacob Moncur to succeed CTO Bryce Redd, who spent more than eight years leading the chain’s tech strategy.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 9, 2026

Jersey Mike’s files for IPO

The private equity-backed sandwich chain filed a prospectus with the SEC Thursday, highlighting its strong unit volumes and rapid growth. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 2, 2026

Jollibee’s new chicken nuggets could juice sales

A buzzy new menu launch may help the chain win diners and market confidence as it eyes a U.S. IPO and franchised growth.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 2, 2026

World Cup kicks US restaurant traffic up a notch

Transactions in host cities jumped by as much as 28% during the group stage of the soccer tournament, per Square data.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 1, 2026

Papa Johns’ CFO to depart

Ravi Thanawala helped with major turnaround efforts over the past three years and briefly led the company on an interim basis.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 1, 2026

Church’s Texas Chicken debuts catering

The chicken chain is one of many QSRs shifting toward large group orders to work around the price sensitivity of individual consumers and drive sales.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 30, 2026

The channel restaurant marketers keep underestimating

Email builds awareness. SMS drives action. For restaurant marketers, the pairing is hard to beat.

By Ray Gallagher, SVP & GM, Engage at Olo • June 29, 2026

Einstein Bros. Bagels plans 300 new stores by 2030

The brand is preparing for scalable growth with a new store prototype as more consumers opt for bagels for breakfast and beyond.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 26, 2026

BJ’s fuels menu revamp with chicken sandwiches

The new lineup offers a range of flavor options and could give the casual chain a chance to take market share from QSR chicken chains.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 25, 2026

LongHorn Steakhouse hits $1B in quarterly sales

While price sensitivity and beef costs may be hurting other brands, the steakhouse chain and Olive Garden saw sales growth across income cohorts.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 25, 2026

Freddy’s adds dirty sodas with custard cream

The fast casual burger chain is tapping into consumer desire for premium cold beverages with a new lineup, as dirty sodas take over restaurant menus.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 24, 2026

Pizza Hut’s future is uncertain despite $2.7B sale

Private ownership may enable a more drastic brand intervention for the struggling pizza chain.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 22, 2026

Jersey Mike’s is the new king of QSR satisfaction

Consumer satisfaction with key fast food performance indicators remained static from 2025 to 2026, but the industry is still facing major headwinds.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 22, 2026

Marco’s Pizza invests $1M in secondary Florida HQ

The pizza chain is planning significant openings this year, and a new operations center will bring its training and support closer to key growth markets.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 16, 2026

Blaze Pizza hires GoTo Foods alum as CFO

The chain has struggled with a declining store base in recent years, despite menu changes and a loyalty overhaul. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 16, 2026

Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7B

The company will sell the chain to LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings in two separate transactions following a review of strategic alternatives.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated June 16, 2026

Arby’s adds new Angus Cheesesteak to core menu

With parent Inspire Brands mulling an IPO, Arby’s could be looking for ways to round out its menu and better compete with chains like Jersey Mike’s. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 15, 2026

On the Border has just 5 restaurants left

The Tex-Mex chain was left out of casual dining’s revival and closed about 30 of its company-owned restaurants in the last week.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 15, 2026

SPB Hospitality CEO launches strategy change 6 months in

Krystal and the company’s upscale casual brands will operate as parallel businesses under one leadership team, GJ Hart said Thursday.

By Julie Littman • June 5, 2026