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
We are thrilled to bring aboard new team members and promote from within to put their expertise and knowledge to use for the continued expansion of the Golden Chick brand.
JINYA Ramen Bar celebrates World Vegan Day with a free order of Impossible Tacos and a selection of vegan ramen bowls.
Fast-food companies and restaurants are running out of nearly everything — ingredients, straws and now to-go packaging.
We’re calling this the “Labor Shortage” issue of the Franchise Marketing Leadership Report.
Smoothie King experienced a 5% sales increase in the third quarter of 2021, with 21 new store openings and 26 new domestic franchisees joining the brand this year.
Grumpy’s Restaurant wins multiple awards, including Best Restaurant Overall and Best Place to Work, in the Jacksonville Business Journal and Bold City Best 2021 awards.
Romeo's Pizza has seen significant growth in the first half of 2021, with a 26.5% increase in system-wide sales and a 38.43% increase in same-store sales growth between 2019 and 2021.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice celebrates its 50th location and 25th anniversary, with plans to open an additional 20 locations by year's end.
Romeo's Pizza is listed as one of the top 25 fastest-growing restaurant chains in America by unit count, with a 26.5% increase in system-wide sales in 2020.
Romeo's Pizza sets itself up to exceed its development growth goal of 70 open locations by the end of the year, with 28 new franchise agreements awarded in the first six months of 2021.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza reported 13.3% growth in system sales to $206 million and 6% growth in units to 228 in 2020, earning it a spot on two industry lists.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza reported 16.4% growth in same-store sales and 25.9% growth in total system sales in Q2 2021, with AUVs reaching $1.1 million systemwide.
Smoothie King reported a 34% same-store sales increase in the second quarter of 2021 and inked agreements for 110 new stores.
Twin Peaks tops new summit with another successful quarter, ranking in the top three of the casual dining segment in April and May.
Canadian vegan fast-food chain Globally Local rebrands as Odd Burger, planning expansion into the US with a new location in New York City.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is named to two industry lists for its outstanding 2020 performance, climbing 47 spots to #140 on Restaurant Business' Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
Bonchon has outpaced the industry, maintaining positive same-store sales and expanding its U.S. store count, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grumpy's Restaurant is poised to finish the 2021 year out strong with continued expansion and community involvement.
Nekter Juice Bar experiences record-setting sales growth, with year-to-date companywide sales increasing by over 50% and comparable store sales up by nearly 40%.
June 03, 2021 // Franchising.com // Orlando, Fla. - Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - a brand in the frozen dessert category - is continuing its growth in 2021.
Fazoli's achieved its most successful quarter in history, breaking over 200 weekly sales records and topping monthly records in Q1 2021.
Grumpy's Restaurant's Daniel DeLeon named one of 2021's most influential restaurant CEOs by Nation's Restaurant News.
Fazoli’s signed 20 new franchise agreements to develop 50 locations, surpassing its previous record in its 33-year history.
East Coast Wings + Grill President and CEO Sam Ballas is named one of the most influential CEOs in the country by Nation's Restaurant News.