In-N-Out

In-N-Out Burger expands to eastern Tennessee with a $125 million headquarters in Franklin, supporting regional restaurant operations and a distribution warehouse in Lebanon.

International growth presents franchise brands with a fundamental contradiction.

McDonald's had $55 billion in sales last year despite negative consumer sentiment.

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Second-generation restaurant spaces may not always be the best option

Wendy's new CEO focuses on quality improvements to boost sales

In June, Carl’s Jr. took a shot at its fellow, longtime, California-centric burger chain Jack in the Box, with a campaign encouraging customers to show them proof that they passed a Jack in the Box on their way to a Carl’s location.

CKE Restaurants brand Carl’s Jr. has overhauled its kitchen operations to implement a made-to-order burger system, aiming to improve product quality and competitiveness.

Every year, the QSR 50 offers a snapshot of the brands generating the most business across the U.S.

Panera Bread is moving its corporate headquarters to Massachusetts in 2027 as part of a strategic plan to enhance collaboration and brand growth.

Consumers are bifurcating, trading down for clear value or up for clear quality, and brands that are neither get squeezed, according to Consumer Edge’s Restaurant 2026 Mid-Ye

Culver's and In-N-Out lead burger chains with high unit volumes

To Empire Builders, today's newsletter includes some thoughts on my latest podcast interview - with CEO & Owner of a very underrated bagel franchise - as well as a quick…

We’ve been thinking a lot of drive-thru AI lately. McDonald’s, as we reported this week, is back in the game, with a five-unit test of the technology using Google, as part of a broad use of AI in its restaurants.

The viral New York City institution is leveraging its significant social media presence and celebrity following to fuel a national franchising expansion.

Bob Wright was named CEO of the sandwich chain Potbelly in July 2020, after spending several years with Wendy’s.

Starbucks will spend $100 million on its new support center in Nashville that is expected to open in 2027 and ultimately house 2,000 workers, the company said on Tuesday.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe expands to seven states with a unique business model.

Mellow Mushroom, a 50-year-old pizza chain, sees $3.8 million top-quartile sales.

After decades of moving between corporate leadership and franchising, Scott Davis has found his long-term focus with Layne’s Chicken Fingers.

Chipotle and Starbucks are two restaurant brands that do not franchise, but may consider it in the future.

In 2014, husband-and-wife team Mark and Michele Schlossberg founded PAINT Nail Bar with a fundamental focus on staff development and training.

Secret menu hacks have become increasingly popular in recent years, but what exactly are they and how do franchisees feel about them?

In-N-Out has been notorious among loyal customers and East Coast seekers alike.