Sharon Zackfia

Starbucks' same-store sales rose 7.7% in Q4, driven by ticket growth

The brand’s strong managerial retention, social media marketing and menu innovation drove a strong quarter.

Q3 marks the end of fast food value wars, analysts say

The coffee chain denied it was buying the burrito chain, but analysts offered an interesting view of what a mega-merger would have meant to the restaurant industry.

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Starbucks explores acquiring Chipotle in a potential $50 billion deal.

Following its first earnings report as a public company, the sandwich chain highlights strong same-store sales growth and a robust pipeline of 83 new restaurant openings.

Jersey Mike's valued at $6.9 billion after IPO with 3,227 locations

By maintaining value perception and optimizing supply chain efficiency, the fast-casual brand is successfully expanding into lower-income trade areas while outperforming industry benchmarks.

Improvements in consumer value perception, transactions and throughput were derailed by worries about Cyclospora, though the brand does not serve iceberg lettuce.

The coffee chain will convert units in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas as part of its strategy to reach 2,029 units in 2029.

Chipotle has removed some jalapeños from specific stores following a Salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, which the brand said impacted multiple foodservice operators, according to a Tuesday press release.

Darin Harper succeeds Tarun Lal as Dave & Buster’s CEO

The chain’s turnaround — aided by value plays, menu innovation and marketing spend — is nearing an inflection point as it prepares to open new stores.

CEO Mark Davis discusses navigating investor expectations and managing market cannibalization after the coffee chain's transition to a public company.

The two coffee giants are locked in an aggressive expansion race, with 7 Brew planning over 400 new locations in 2026 to compete with Dutch Bros' established footprint.

Dutch Bros saw a 31% revenue increase in the first quarter, fueled by strong transaction growth and a successful push to double its brand awareness.

Michelle Hook has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer of Portillo’s after a four-year tenure that included the restaurant chain’s 2021 initial public offering.

The chicken chain reported an 8.7% drop in domestic same-store sales as severe winter weather and inflationary pressures impacted its core consumer base.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill appoints Kura Sushi's Jeff Uttz as CFO