McDonald's cuts down late-night menu

The fast food chain's move is in line with its overall strategy to increase efficiencies and reduce its reliance on labor. 

By Julie Littman • April 5, 2019

Red Robin's CEO retires amid brand overhaul

Denny Marie Post exits the casual dining chain after eight years of executive leadership, leaving only two other women CEOs in the public restaurant space. 

By Julie Littman • April 4, 2019

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Menu development

Restaurants big and small are experimenting with their menus to align with the preferences of on-the-go diners and mitigate the impact of rising food costs, supply chain disruption and shrinking consumer discretionary funds. 

By Restaurant Dive staff

Subway launches sandwich created with Tastemade data

The media brand's data-driven insights will help the chain offer locally relevant menu items for U.S. diners, such as the Green Goddess Tuna Melt. 

By Lauren Manning • April 4, 2019

Deliveroo to offer London riders electric scooter rentals

The third-party delivery company partnered with electric scooter rental platform Elmovo to launch the program, which comes just days before the city rolls out new Ultra-Low Emission Zone regulations.

By Kevin Whiteley • April 4, 2019

Taco Bell launches vegetarian menu nationwide

Months after an April pilot at 200 Dallas stores, the chain will add a dedicated vegetarian menu to its revamped menu that will be released on Thursday.

By Kevin Whiteley • Updated Sept. 11, 2019

Protesters call for Wendy's to end use of unnecessary antibiotics in beef supply chain

U.S. PIRG said the chain has a chance to differentiate itself, but Wendy's will likely not be alone in efforts to remove medically unnecessary antibiotics.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

McDonald's invests $3.7M in app developer

The fast food chain's latest move will give it a competitive edge with access to new technology that will enhance the customer experience and drive sales. 

By Julie Littman • April 2, 2019

Burger King will roll out Impossible Whoppers nationwide

Burger King will be the largest chain to offer the product systemwide, a move that could spur rival burger brands to launch plant-based patties of their own. 

By Kevin Whiteley • Updated April 29, 2019

Crashing the C-suite ceiling: How female restaurant leaders are pushing for more diversity

Even though more women work in the restaurant industry than men, fewer are at the executive level. Brands like Auntie Anne's, Red Lobster, Starbucks and McDonald's hope to change that.

By Julie Littman • April 1, 2019

Darden's animal welfare policy focuses on antibiotic reduction, better treatment

Drawing on consumer concerns, major chains like McDonald's and The Cheesecake Factory have started to switch to antibiotic-free meat and institute policies that reduce harm to animals. 

By Lauren Manning • April 1, 2019

European Parliament approves 2021 single-use plastics ban

The new measure, which includes restrictions on cutlery, straws, cups and foam containers, could increase costs as restaurants switch to plastic alternatives. 

By Katie Pyzyk • April 1, 2019

Can a new CMO provide Papa John's the boost it needs?

After nearly a year without a top marketing executive, Karlin Linhardt will take over the role at the pizza chain where he will help differentiate the brand.

By Alicia Kelso • March 29, 2019

Shift Change: CKE Restaurants, Inspire Brands, Papa John's add new C-suite execs

This week's Shift Change highlights executive promotions and additions at CKE Restaurants, Inspire Brands, Papa John's, Little Caesars, Dickey's and more.

By Julie Littman • March 29, 2019

Postmates' latest partnership brings in-app food ordering to Coachella

A collaboration with AEG Presents lets concertgoers skip concession lines and pick up food and merchandise within a few minutes.

By Kevin Whiteley • March 29, 2019

Can the Impossible Burger boost Red Robin's sluggish sales?

The burger chain joins a growing list of major franchises tapping trendy alternative proteins for their menus, and could drive rival casual brands to make similar investments.

By Lauren Manning • March 26, 2019

Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings parent company names new CIO

CKE Restaurants and Inspire Brands are the latest restaurant parent companies to undergo technology leadership changes.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 26, 2019

San Antonio Airport ban unlikely to ruffle Chick-fil-A's feathers

The hyper-popular chicken chain continues to gobble up market share and earn top scores in consumer satisfaction, despite long-standing accusations of LGBTQ discrimination.

By Kevin Whiteley • March 25, 2019

Shaquille O'Neal joins Papa John's board, becomes a brand ambassador

The addition of the NBA Hall of Famer could help the national pizza chain improve its image, which has suffered as the chain struggles to regain its loyal customers following founder John Schnatter's ouster.

By Julie Littman • March 22, 2019

Shift Change: Chipotle, Papa John's add female board members; 3 Potbelly directors depart

This week's Shift Change also highlights executive news at Smoothie King and Starbucks. 

By Julie Littman • March 22, 2019

Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial

The innovation will allow customers to scan their packaged coffee with their phones to learn about its origin and journey to store, a move that could brighten the chain's brand halo. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 21, 2019

Postmates rolls out free group delivery feature

The delivery platform's new Postmates Party option functions like Uber Pool for food, an offering that could give it a leg up over competitors if consumers are willing to sit through longer wait times. 

By Kevin Whiteley • March 21, 2019

Hawaii legislators contemplate strict plastics ban

Hawaii could become the first U.S. state to implement a ban on restaurants and retailers from distributing plastic packaging and bags, but many operators worry that switching to alternatives will increase costs.

By Alicia Kelso • March 21, 2019

Maryland legislature advances statewide EPS foam ban bill

The legislation would ban foam containers in restaurants and other food service establishments starting next summer. If signed into law, it will be the first such statewide policy in the U.S.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 21, 2019

Denny's turns to tech, Magic Johnson for new leadership training program

The casual chain is hoping to boost recruitment and retention with programs that use different technologies to teach skills needed for employees to succeed in the restaurant industry.

By Julie Littman • March 20, 2019

Long John Silver's serves up original album, audio coupons for Lent

Twitter engagement for the first song was nearly three times the benchmark after the seafood chain's campaign kicked off on Ash Wednesday.

By Robert Williams • March 19, 2019