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
Restaurant technology providers are enhancing their offerings, including software designed to manage wait lists, to help operators streamline operations and improve customer experience.
Waffle House founder Joe Rogers dies at 97, leaving behind a legacy of 24-hour restaurants and a commitment to customer service.
Digital continues to become an increasingly important channel for many fast-casual brands.
Chalak Mitra Group, a Dallas-based company, has expanded to 27 states with a team of seven longtime friends as partners.
Bob Evans Restaurant will offer all-day brunch at its 523 locations, combining its breakfast expertise with innovative taste offerings.
IHOP enhances its charitable work with No Kid Hungry, raising over half a million dollars in donations.
Buffalo Wild Wings plans to sell at least 60 locations to franchisees and has identified around 10 percent of company-owned restaurants for refranchising.
Consumers are turning to soup as a convenient and flavorful meal option, with soups, chilis, and stews appearing on menus as main dishes, according to a recent Nation’s Restaurant News article.
Freshii Inc. raised $96 million in an initial public offering, selling 10.9 million shares at $11.50 Canadian.
The franchising industry is plagued with alternative facts, including the misconception that franchise employment does not impact the American economy and workforce.
International Franchise Association president and CEO Robert Cresanti has been named to Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2017 Power List.
The restaurant industry is being driven forward by technology innovations, including in-home digital assistants and social media marketing.
Freshii files for a Canadian IPO to raise funds for growth, buying back a master partner agreement, and repaying debt.
Chiles, fermented foods, and ethnic flavors dominated menus in 2016, with chile peppers being a common addition to dishes.
McDonald's announces plans to heavily invest in its McCafe brand, including new espresso machines and employee training, to compete with Starbucks.
McDonald's expands fresh beef test to 75 locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as part of its efforts to improve reputation.
Nation's Restaurant News reports on the decline of in-store Black Friday shopping and the rise of online shopping.
Beef 'O' Brady's prepares restaurants to survive disasters by providing support and guidance to franchisees in potentially impacted areas.
The restaurant industry prepares for a Trump presidency, with the International Franchise Association's president expressing concerns about regulatory policies and job creation.
As Donald Trump takes office, many questions remain on how his policies will affect the restaurant industry, with business planning being a challenge due to uncertainty about his stance on key issues.
Taco Bell aims to reach 9,000 locations in the U.S. by 2022, expecting to add 100,000 new jobs over the next six years and reaching $15 billion in global system sales.
The article discusses Lightbridge Academy, a childcare franchise, but lacks relevant information for the topic.
Restaurant chains face same-store sales declines, but lacks specific information on franchisee strategies and operations.
Brian Jaeger is a Vice President of Media Relations at No Limit Agency.