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
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries become bestselling product launch in chain history, selling over 53 million orders in five weeks.
The Habit Restaurants Inc. plans to introduce a drive-thru option at select Habit Burger restaurants.
Papa John’s terminated its NFL sponsorship after seven years, citing a recent dip in same-store earnings and a shift in focus to promoting the quality of its food.
GrubHub is launching a database of women-led restaurants in the US, with the goal of creating a national map of women-owned restaurants.
Restaurant franchises face rising labor and occupancy costs, requiring them to rework their food-cost equation and consider menu item pricing.
McDonald's is bringing back Szechuan Sauce in February with a larger production run to meet demand.
Long John Silver’s is refreshing its brand with grilled seafood items, soft-serve, new store exteriors and interiors, and a digital drive-thru menu board.
The U.S. restaurant count declines 2 percent, with independent restaurants facing a 3 percent decline and chain restaurants remaining flat.
Restaurant Brands International saw its net income grow by $626.1 million in 2017, driven by the success of Burger King.
Same-store sales are steadily on the rise for Dunkin' Donuts.
Sonic Names Claudia San Pedro President, succeeding Todd Smith and bringing a focus on developing talent and strategic mindset.
Nation's Restaurant News launched an app, iHEARu, to rate restaurant noise levels, providing a breakdown of time spent and noise levels down to half-hour increments.
McDonald's finished the fourth quarter with higher same-sales than they have experienced in over 5 years.
Eat-in restaurant owners know turning tables over faster generally leads to an increased revenue stream.
Nation's Restaurant News created a list of the 50 most influential people in foodservice, with three top ten leaders in the franchising space.
While millennials are usually the generation that’s singled out when it comes to determining the next trends poised to take over the franchising industry, a recent article in Nation’s Restaurant News advises paying attention to Generation Z .
New franchisors should focus on perfecting their business model and developing a strong brand in their first year of franchising.
Subway names Tracy Steinwand as its director of global operations, overseeing the Fresh Forward design revamp and leading the learning-and-development team.
Panera Bread is petitioning the FDA for a clear definition of the term 'egg,' calling out competitors for serving eggs with multiple additives.
Penn Station keeps costs low with streamlined menu and vendor rebates.
John Schnatter steps down as Papa John's CEO, with Steve Ritchie taking over as CEO and chairman.
Starbucks has released a Christmas Tree frappuccino as a limited-time offering.
Restaurants are slowly starting to build momentum back from disappointing third-quarter results, according to a recent Nation’s Restaurant News.
Domino’s Pizza has launched a baby registry for expecting parents, allowing them to request digital gift cards for their new arrivals.