Tim Hortons fries up plant-based eggs for breakfast

The Canadian QSR is the first major fast food restaurant to use Just Egg and follows up on its addition of Beyond Sausage to its menu. 

By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019

Shift Change: Dunkin' Brands hires HR exec; Quiznos parent appoints CFO

This week's Shift Change highlights new leadership at REGO Restaurant Group, Dunkin' Brands, McDonald's, Moe's Southwest Grill and more. 

By Julie Littman • July 26, 2019

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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. 

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Yum Brands taps new CEOs for Taco Bell, Pizza Hut

With Taco Bell CEO Mark King and Pizza Hut CEO Artie Starrs, the two QSR brands appear to be eyeing continued rapid international growth. 

By Julie Littman • July 26, 2019

Starbucks' digital strategy is working. Now it wants to dive deeper

With $6.8 billion in revenue during the last quarter and its stock price at an all-time high, the coffee chain is already banking on its tech initiatives.

By Roberto Torres • July 26, 2019

Dunkin' will roll out Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich nationwide

The chain will offer the plant-based product across U.S. stores beginning Nov. 8, and diners can sample the menu item for free for a limited time. 

By Lauren Manning • Updated Oct. 21, 2019

Popeyes plants its flag in KFC territory: China

Popeyes signed an agreement to develop over 1,500 units in China during the next 10 years, which could start chipping away at KFC's longtime dominance in the region. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 24, 2019

Cracker Barrel buys $140M stake in Punch Bowl Social

In a move that lets it better diversify, the casual dining chain has taken a non-controlling position in the eatertainment brand, which grew 34% last year. 

By Julie Littman • July 23, 2019

McDonald's departing global CMO will be replaced by 2 new SVPs

Two current employees will fill the newly created roles of global marketing SVP and marketing technology SVP after Silvia Lagnado's departure. 

By Barry Levine • July 23, 2019

Starbucks to license exclusive technology with new partnership

Brightloom, formerly eatsa, will create an all-in-one platform, which will include the coffee giant's mobile and loyalty technology, that will be available to the wider industry.

By Julie Littman • July 23, 2019

Red Robin's investor fight symptom of a changing Wall Street

The casual dining company is just one of many under the microscope of shareholders lately, and more will likely be next.

By Julie Littman • July 22, 2019

Private equity firm triples investment with Jack's Family Restaurants sale

Onex Group is in the process of selling the casual dining chain, reportedly receiving $835 million in proceeds from the transaction compared to its original investment of $234 million.

By Alicia Kelso • July 22, 2019

Shift Change: Luby's, Checker's & Rally's boost IT teams

This week's Shift Change highlights new executives at Rave Restaurant Group, Freshii, QDOBA, Checker's & Rally's and Luby's. 

By Julie Littman • July 19, 2019

Impossible Foods shortage ends — for now

Even though the plant-based meat manufacturer has stepped up operations on multiple fronts, another shortage could occur if demand were to spike.

By Lauren Manning • July 19, 2019

Cooper's Hawk confirms investment by Ares Management

Cooper's Hawk CEO Tim McEnery said the new investment from the private equity firm will help accelerate growth. 

By Alicia Kelso • Updated July 24, 2019

Despite plant-based boom, beef burgers still reign supreme

While consumers ordered 228 million plant-based burgers at QSRs, up 10% from last year, 6.4 billion beef burgers were served in the same time period.

By Lauren Manning • July 18, 2019

McDonald's to test plastic-free toys in British Happy Meals

Following a petition with nearly 400,000 supporters, the fast food chain says it's exploring ways to reduce plastics in the U.K., but has yet to commit to similar goals in the U.S. 

By Julie Littman • July 18, 2019

Restaurant industry to hire former inmates to ease labor shortage

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation received a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop model training and job placement programs for young adults who are currently or were recently incarcerated. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 15, 2019

Starbucks rolls out express store in China

The new stripped-down format, which is focused on delivery and mobile orders, will better position the coffee chain against its growing competitor Luckin.

By Lauren Manning • July 15, 2019

Shift Change: Papa John's taps new chief restaurant operations officer

This week's Shift Change also highlights executives at &pizza, Bonchon, REGO Restaurant Group and CraftWorks Holdings. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 12, 2019

Subway to remodel 10,500 stores by 2020

With the help of the sandwich chain's $100 million grant program, 40% of its franchised restaurants will be upgraded by the end of next year.

By Lauren Manning • July 12, 2019

Brinker to acquire 116 franchised Chili's restaurants

The restaurant company plans to buy the stores, which generate $300 million in revenue per year, from Louisville, Kentucky-based ERJ Dining.

By Alicia Kelso • July 11, 2019

Crate & Barrel to add restaurant concept to up to 15 stores

Table at Crate opened in Chicago in July and did so well that CEO Neela Montgomery wants to expand its partnership with Cornerstone Restaurant Group.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Sept. 17, 2019

Oregon governor signs laws banning plastic bags, straws

Legislation signed by Gov. Kate Brown last month is the latest in a series of statewide plastic reduction measures to pass this year.

By Cole Rosengren • July 9, 2019

Burger King Sweden dares customers to order its plant-based menu items

The burger chain’s "50/50 menu" gives customers a random chance to receive regular meat patties or plant-based alternatives.

By Robert Williams • July 8, 2019

Taco Bell resolves tortilla shortage

A sudden shortage from a supplier had left restaurants without 10-inch tortillas and scrambling to offer menu alternatives. 

By Julie Littman • Updated July 12, 2019