Nation's Restaurant News — page 38

Arby's introduces a limited-time duck sandwich at select locations, featuring duck breast from Maple Leaf Farms and a sweet-smoky cherry sauce.

McDonald’s is testing out a cold brew coffee option in stores throughout the San Diego market.

Kallpod did something major for the Chick-fil-A brand - and No Limit Agency helped spread the word.

The restaurant industry experiences a strong Q3 with same-store sales rising 1.2 percent in September.

Florida store operators assessed damage from Hurricane Michael, which may impact long-term recovery efforts, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

Subway expanded delivery to 9,000 restaurants, partnering with DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, and UberEats.

Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2018 Golden Chain Award winners, honoring multi-unit restaurant executives who demonstrate key leadership qualities.

Four Foods Group has named its co-founder, Shauna K. Smith, as its new president, according to a report in Nation’s Restaurant News.

Del Taco is sued for sexual harassment, with the EEOC alleging that the company failed to take corrective action after reports of harassment.

Johnny Rockets and Friendly’s have announced new CEOs, with George Michel taking over at Friendly’s and the current president at Johnny Rockets taking over.

Subway reduces the cost of its Fresh Forward remodel to $90,000-$100,000 per store, hoping to boost franchisee adoption

Restaurants experience 1.8% same-store sales growth in August, making it the strongest month for the industry since September 2015.

Paris Baguette USA appoints John Billingsley as its new Chief Development Officer, with a background in the industry and a focus on expanding the brand.

The number of restaurants in the US decreases by 1%, with a 2% drop in independent restaurant units.

Red Robin notes a shift to delivery over dine-in, with a decline in same-store sales and overall guest traffic.

Chipotle implemented system-wide food safety retraining after a foodborne illness outbreak linked to one of its restaurants.

Chuck E. Cheese's introduces an alternative to its classic token-based gaming system, offering unlimited play for a fixed period.

Experts urge caution as restaurant sales grow, warning that declining traffic and a contracting labor market may negatively impact the industry.

Potbelly Corp. reported a 2% increase in total revenue for Q2, with the highest sales in two years, but still experiencing a decrease in same-store sales year over year.

Wendy's ramps up delivery efforts, with strong sales figures following the launch of its delivery initiatives and an opportunity to better reach consumers.

Papa John’s has had a rough summer, but it seems the pizza chain’s troubles began even before the ouster of founder and former CEO John Schnatter made headlines in July.

Red Robin stock dips after warning of poor Q2 results, with same-store sales down 2.6% and guest traffic down 0.7%.

The Cheesecake Factory plans to expand its portfolio by opening a new fast-casual concept called Social Monk Asian Kitchen.

IHOP president Darren Rebelez discusses the temporary name change to IHOb, which generated a passionate reaction on social media.