Nation's Restaurant News is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 1,115 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Major quick‑service chains Chipotle, McDonald’s and Sonic are rolling out new seasonal and celebrity‑collaborated menu items to boost fourth‑quarter traffic [[ef05ad]]. - Starbucks posted a 7.7% rise in U.S. same‑store sales for Q4, driven by service improvements and record loyalty‑program membership [[4640b9]]. - Blackwells Capital, a Wendy’s shareholder, is urging the chain to reject a $1.4 billion buyout offer from Trian Fund Management and Greg Flynn [[81ffb5]]. - Restaurant Brands International reported an 8.4% domestic sales increase for Burger King in Q3, while Popeyes same‑store sales fell 2.2% in the U.S. [[3dfc8a]]. - Dine Brands Global, parent of Applebee’s and IHOP, adopted a shareholder‑rights “poison pill” after reports that investment firms were pursuing an acquisition [[091493]]. - Brinker International’s Chili’s brand posted a 10.1% same‑store sales jump for the first fiscal‑2027 earnings period, marking 22 consecutive quarters of growth [[4d3030]]. - Popeyes dismissed
BurgerFi celebrates National French Fry Day by offering half-price double cheeseburgers with an in-store purchase of a regular-sized fresh-cut fry at participating locations.
JINYA Ramen Bar celebrated 10 years of serving authentic Japanese cuisine in the US, with 10 locations across the country.
Mooyah Burgers featured on The Power List Reader Picks 2020
Barberitos serves mango salsa as a seasonal option, made fresh daily with hand-cut mangoes and other ingredients.
Dog Haus celebrated the grand opening of its first Austin location, offering a chef-driven menu with hormone- and antibiotic-free meats.
Barberitos launches its 'Colors of Summer' campaign, featuring vegan menu items, tie-dye shirts, and a chance to guess the favorite meal of David Pollack.
Experts predict limited menus may be the future for franchisees in a post-COVID world due to higher prices and social distancing restrictions.
Shake Shack topped Nation’s Restaurant News’s ranking of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in America, with 34.5% growth over last year.
Dog Haus isn’t just testing the waters of the virtual kitchen space.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering free delivery and discounts in June as part of its Smokin' Summer of Savings promotion.
Fazoli’s introduces its new ‘5 Under $5’ promotion, offering five delicious dishes for less than $5, including classic Italian favorites and new baked dishes.
Grumpy's Restaurant is announcing new expansion plans to bring its local Jacksonville favorite to new beach towns and tourism hot spots.
Fazoli's launches an aggressive franchise incentive program, offering zero down payment, zero franchise fees, and zero royalty fees in the first year.
The Absolute Brands partners with Cholula Hot Sauce to launch three items.
BurgerFi and the Marcum Foundation deliver nearly 20,000 meals to hospital workers and first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is meeting demand trends by extending its free delivery offer through the end of June, with a 93.8% increase in delivery sales compared to January.
Naf Naf Grill named Greg Willman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant space.
Golden Chick introduced the Big & Golden Chicken Sandwich, a new grab-and-go favorite, at its 190 restaurants nationwide.
Taco Bell announces a massive hiring drive, aiming to hire 30,000 new employees over the summer.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers slow-smoked specials for Memorial Day with online ordering and dine-in options at participating locations.
Baskin-Robbins launches the 'Pint-Sized Heroes' charitable program, celebrating young people making a difference in their communities during the pandemic.
Wow Bao expands to Pasadena, offering unique Asian cuisine through third-party delivery services with contactless options.
Dickey’s Digital Investments give rise to a COVID-19 success story, with a new e-commerce site and 122% increase in traffic compared to the previous period.
Pie Five Pizza reopens dining rooms with enhanced safety and sanitation procedures in response to COVID-19 pandemic.