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Jersey Mike’s doesn’t need much help getting consumers to recognize its name.

Chipotle is growing sales and transactions again, but its recovery is moving through an uneven consumer environment that is testing how quickly new products, kitchen investments, and marketing can build momentum.

Wingstop's Q3 systemwide sales rose to $1.4 billion, thanks to restaurant development, but sales are negative at Wingstop, and the leadership team isn’t happy.

Restaurant loyalty programs increasingly use personal data to decide which guests receive which offers, and that raises a question many chains would find hard to answer from their own records: which guests pay more than the menu price, which pay less, and why.

Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual brand known for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is opening its 94th restaurant nationwide in Fayetteville, West Virginia.

When PastaNito was named one of Fast Casual’s “ Top 25 Brands to Watch” for 2026 earlier this year, the York, Pennsylvania-based fresh pasta brand and fast casual franchise was…

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, will open its newest San Antonio location on Saturday, November 7.

Trian offers $1.4 billion to take Wendy's private at $7.35 per share

Bojangles, the legendary, Carolina-born chain celebrated for its iconic chicken, biscuits and tea, has brought a new kind of Bo Time to the Las Vegas Strip.

CAVA opens first restaurant in Milwaukee market with 3,000-square-foot space

Fazoli’s, OHG Brands’ fast and fresh Italian chain, is continuing its growth in Canada with the opening of its newest restaurant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

AES Restaurant Group has become the world’s largest Arby’s franchisee following its acquisition of 23 restaurants in the Knoxville, Tennessee, market from parent company Inspire Brands.

Stonefire Grill has been a premier fast-casual family dining destination for over 25 years, serving generous portions of scratch-made, classic American-inspired dishes.

Sweetgreen introduces incentive plan with $200,000-plus potential for restaurant managers

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, has opened its first restaurant Chattanooga and third location in Tennessee following its Nashville debut last year.

The year is winding down, and the holidays are around the corner, but Zaxbys isn’t slowing down on delivering the flavor.

Birdcall is again skipping the tricks and going straight to the treats this Halloween season.

Skinny Louie partners with Rockstar Games for Grand Theft VI burger collaboration.

For 10 days beginning October 26, Habit Burger & Grill will give away 200,000 free Gotta Habit Meals nationwide through its new Habit Hour initiative – a surprise daily giveaway designed to make everyday life a little ea

Potbelly appoints Robert Bhagwandat and Andie Smirl to franchising roles.

Bojangles announces 2026 Franchise Awards winners, including Jeanette Davis and Habib Hashimi.

Fifty years after its founding, Great Harvest Bread Company is preparing for a transformation.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Smoked Brisket to restaurants across the U.S.

Andy Kumar arrived in the U.S. in 2000 with a law degree, a science degree, and roughly $380 from selling his motorcycle in India.