Valerie Gritton is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 32 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
McDonald’s third-quarter results showed signs of improving momentum, with international markets and digital promotions helping drive growth, even as softer U.S.
KFC debuts KFC Muse in Dubai with new design and menu
A new technology-powered coffee delivery concept aims to scale specialty coffee services directly to business environments.
DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17B deal as Q3 revenue climbs 34%
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners has offered to acquire the remaining shares of Wendy's for $7.35 per share in cash, in a deal valuing approximately $1.4 billion.
After leaving Ohio for an office career in Boston, Dane Kopnisky and his family returned to his longtime favorite, Donatos, opening a location in Summerville, South Carolina, in 2016.
KFC's decision to replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola beverage products across its U.S.
Rising gasoline prices are adding to inflationary pressures, while ArrowStream forecasts sharply different commodity costs across restaurant segments, with chicken wings, chicken breasts and cheese among the biggest concerns.
California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield shares the company's culture and values.
Domino's Pizza Inc. reported a 9.2% increase in net income to $152.2 million for its third quarter of 2026, as operating income rose 8.3% and diluted earnings per share climbed 12.7% to $4.60.
When Ray Croc started making burgers, he never would have imagined, nor would Colonel Sanders, just how diversified the quick-service restaurant segment would become.
Mountain Mike's CEO Jim Metevier discusses franchisee success and restaurant economics.
Quick-service chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are increasingly prioritizing specialty beverages and energy drinks as a primary driver for customer traffic and new dayparts.
Restaurant chains are prioritizing development in the Sun Belt, following population shifts and favorable economic conditions across the Southwest and Southeast regions.
A veteran restaurant journalist reflects on their 20-year career in communications and PR as they return to the industry news space.
Franchise brands are increasingly targeting emerging population centers in the Southwest and Southeast to build density and capture new demand.
Former Brinker International innovation head Lisa W. Miller discusses how GLP-1 medications and shifting consumer behaviors are impacting the restaurant and convenience store industries.
Pizza franchises like Hungry Howie's are leveraging limited-time offers and targeted marketing to capture consumer demand during the busy back-to-school and football seasons.
Wendy's U.S. president Pete Suerken departs to lead supply chain co-op
The restaurant of the future will recognize that technology and hospitality are not competing priorities, and that innovation isn’t the destination — the guest is.
Operators of pizza chains must evaluate specific coverage needs, including delivery and kitchen fire protections, to avoid catastrophic financial losses from single incidents.
Market data shows over 8,000 restaurant closures in early 2026, signaling a major reshaping of established quick-service chains amid rising operating costs.
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is forcing pizza chains and QSR brands to pivot toward protein-rich ingredients and smaller, nutrient-dense portion sizes.
As restaurants move beyond competing primarily on value and marketing, operational excellence is emerging as the next major battleground for growth.