Joe & the Juice eyes IPO as the Danish chain expands in US

The coffee and juice company has about 300 stores in 14 countries and hopes its freeform ethos will appeal to young, urban U.S. consumers seeking nutritious food on the go.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 29, 2018

Cava offers employees paid leave to cast a ballot

Workers will get two hours to vote on Nov. 6 — the latest benefit tossed into the ring as chains like Starbucks and Noodles & Company fight to retain talent.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 26, 2018

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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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Chipotle's digital sales, higher menu prices boost performance

The chain's digital sales jumped nearly 50% following a $135 million investment that helped speed up mobile and online orders, close struggling stores and launch its "For Real" marketing campaign.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 26, 2018

Will McDonald's new sandwich help breakfast sales rise and shine?

The fast food giant, which CEO Steve Easterbrook admitted is losing share in the morning daypart, will roll out Triple Breakfast Stacks next month  — its first new breakfast item in five years.

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 25, 2018

GrubHub's COO quits while company lowers profit forecast

Despite a strong increase in users and a record Q3, the food delivery business faces surging competition from Postmates and Uber Eats.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 25, 2018

Burger King preps for tech-filled future to boost slow sales

The chain plans to revamp amenities, including double drive-thrus and kiosks, but needs to stand out from rivals like McDonald's with similar initiatives.

By Kristine Sherred and Robert Williams • Oct. 25, 2018

Phoenix IHOP serves beer, Bloody Marys and wine on tap

After taking over a former Lone Star Steakhouse, the franchise owner left the bar intact, making it the first standalone IHOP to offer an alcoholic drink menu.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 23, 2018

VeganBurg to bring plant-based comfort foods to 300 California locations

While chains like Panera and White Castle have added meatless options, the company hopes its 100% vegan burger menu will give it a meaningful slice of the market.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 23, 2018

McDonald's revenue and same-store sales are lovin' it

The fast food giant's Q3 results marked its 13th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, but the company's problem of disgruntled franchisees still looms large. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 23, 2018

Bloomin' Brands comes under activist investor pressure

Barington Capital Group is calling for the company to shed its smaller restaurant companies so that Outback Steakhouse can operate independently. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 23, 2018

How Chick-fil-A is perfecting its recipe for service and support

Technology is as crucial as those two pickles on every chicken sandwich. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2018

Lessons from Taylor Gourmet: How to go national without going under

The hoagie chain's sudden closure in September is the latest example of how expensive real estate, stiff competition and a too-fast expansion rate can take down a restaurant. 

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 22, 2018

All but 2 burger chains fail antibiotics report card

Only Shake Shack and BurgerFi earned As on Chain Reaction's fourth annual antibiotic report, followed by Wendy's with a whopping D-.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 18, 2018

Burger King concocts Halloween sandwich that's 'clinically proven' to create nightmares

The brand conducted a sleep study to prove the Nightmare King stirs up bad dreams, and captured the research in found footage-style video. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 18, 2018

Del Taco bets delivery, fresh-focused menu will drive sales

The chain's Q3 revenue was dragged down by food cost inflation and minimum wage hikes, but it hopes nationwide delivery through Grubhub, Postmates and DoorDash will get it back on track. 

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 17, 2018

Shake Shack to open 30 restaurants in Mexico

The trendy burger chain continues to buck traditional fast food strategy with its focus on international growth before domestic expansion. 

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 17, 2018

All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply

A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike beer prices and decrease supply by the end of the century. 

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018

Majority of diners will pay more for sustainable packaging

Forty-five percent of Americans consider sustainability when choosing a fast food outlet, but only 31% said those businesses clearly label items with proper disposal instructions, according to a study.

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 16, 2018

Uber Eats continues to grow virtual restaurants business

These "ghost" operations use the brick-and-mortar kitchens of existing restaurants to cook food and fill gaps in the market, and their menus are only available through the delivery service's app.

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 16, 2018

Pilotworks shuts down overnight

With no warning or explanation, the much-celebrated commercial kitchen and distributer closed its doors, leaving 175 restaurant startups in the lurch. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 16, 2018

Domino's US same-store sales slip, but earnings top expectations

The chain continues to look abroad for growth, announcing international same-store sales gains of 3.3% and opening 173 new restaurants during the period. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 16, 2018

Sonic's $4.3M settlement highlights data breach challenges

The case shows consumers are fighting back against cyberattacks, which could spell trouble for chains like Panera, Wendy's and Chipotle, which have all recently been compromised.

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 15, 2018

Pizza Hut taps new international chief

The Yum Brands company will promote Vipul Chawla, currently managing director of the pizza chain's Asia-Pacific region, to the role as it lags behind Domino's and looks for growth in Latin America. 

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 15, 2018

As Square's CFO departs, the restaurant payments race could heat up

Sarah Friar, who has served as the chief financial officer of electronics payments company since 2012, was a strategic driver of the company's push into restaurants and omnichannel.  

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 12, 2018

Subway brings delivery to more than 9,000 locations

The sandwich chain is teaming with Postmates, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub as consumer demand for off-premises eating occasions grows and sales slide. 

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 12, 2018