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Activist investor Starboard Value is pushing Shake Shack to accelerate its U.S. growth through franchising.

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The burger chain has expanded its Atlanta presence with a new 3,010-square-foot restaurant in the Centennial Yards entertainment district.

Inspire Brands wins Global Restaurant Leader of the Year award

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Shake Shack gets activist investor Starboard Value amid earnings guidance issues.

Shake Shack reports 3.5 percent same-store sales growth in Q2

Restaurant technology is entering one of its most significant periods of transformation, as advances in artificial intelligence and edge technologies reshape how restaurants operate and serve guests.

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Kevin Kalicak, who has spent nearly 30 years at Darden, will join the fast casual chain on Sept.

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

Restaurant brands are shifting away from aggressive price hikes toward transparent value strategies as rising costs begin to negatively impact guest traffic and comparable sales.

Vevo is partnering with Rockbot to provide multi-location brands with premium music video content to enhance in-store customer experiences.

When Nick Wuest arrived at Shake Shack in 2019, lemonade was the only housemade drink on the menu, with one or two flavor extensions.

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Shake Shack launches West Coast menu with new burgers and fries.

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

Dairy Queen hires Phil Crawford as CTO to modernize tech.

Dairy Queen has appointed Phil Crawford as Executive Vice President and CTO to oversee global IT operations for the brand's 7,800-plus restaurant locations.

“Technology plays an increasingly critical role in empowering our business for our employees, franchisees and fans,” said Troy Bader, president and CEO at International Dairy Queen.

Chef Bobby Flay and Shake Shack are leveraging international flavors and limited-time offers to drive consumer interest and menu innovation within the fast-casual segment.

On Thursday, just before the holiday weekend, the sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s filed its IPO documents, promising one of the biggest initial public offerings the restaurant industry has seen, certainly in terms of valuation.

The Burger King leader will headline the event alongside executives from Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack as the brand continues its 'Reclaim the Flame' turnaround strategy.