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
Smoothie King aims to make 2016 its strongest year yet, with a positive increase in same-store sales and 27 franchise agreements yielding 50 new stores.
Father-son duo Andrew and Jerry Candelino fuel Mooyah Burgers' growth with their franchise partnership.
Millennials are changing the restaurant industry, and restaurants need to cater to their tastes and trends to stay competitive.
McDonald's is the most-visited restaurant chain in the U.S., with 49.8% of Americans visiting a location in April.
When it comes to managing food costs, restaurant operators focus mostly on the price of ingredients.
Restaurants face pressure to respond quickly to customer complaints on social media, with 74% of complainers expecting a response within hours.
Restaurant sales fell in March as 46% of operators reported slowed traffic.
Quick-service restaurants' recruiting difficulties hit an all-time high, with 100% of surveyed companies reporting increased employee search challenges.
Rising gas prices have a more significant impact on restaurants than consumers, as restaurants struggle to absorb higher costs.
The QSR industry remains resilient, with brands prioritizing sustainable unit economics and leveraging AI, loyalty programs, and beverages to drive growth.
Saladworks introduces its Spring Fit Salad, a lighter option with fewer than 500 calories, as part of its menu offerings.
Aziz Hashim discusses his goals and advice for single-unit franchisees interested in multi-brand or multi-unit ownership.
Smoothie King is known in the franchise industry for being a leader and innovator in the fast-growing juice and smoothie segment, and it’s clear its customers agree.
California’s 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2011 ruling that bans restaurants from making servers and bartenders share their tips with back-of-the-house employees.
Checkers & Rally's prepares for Lent by introducing seafood menu items, including a $2 Crispy Fish meal.
Famous Toastery co-founder and CEO Robert Maynard discusses the brand's strategy to tap into off-hours customers and drive sales.
Arby's signs a 70-unit franchise deal, expanding its presence in the quick-service restaurant industry.
Nation's Restaurant News features a Buffalo Wings & Rings menu update incorporating Thai flavors.
Nation's Restaurant News names top food trends of 2015, including fried chicken and avocado toast.
Smoothie King introduces holiday-inspired flavors, including dark chocolate mint and strawberry, as part of its seasonal offerings.
Brian Jaeger is a Vice President of Media Relations at No Limit Agency.
Buffalo Wings & Rings introduces an Indian-inspired dish as part of its menu, reflecting a trend of incorporating bold flavors into menus.
Taco Bell launched a marketing campaign to inspire teenagers to graduate high school and support the Taco Bell Foundation.
Rodeo Goat and The Girl & The Fig use creative restroom names to enhance customer experience.