Restaurant Business is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 741 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams and P.F. Chang's CEO Jim Mazany will discuss brand transformation in an executive exchange session, focusing on driving innovation and growth while staying true to their brand roots and values [[2026-10-30 Leader to Leader, An Executive Exchange Session - The Foundation of an Influenti (a256ad)]]. * DoorDash has proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, a grocery delivery company, which could increase its dominance in the delivery market and give it more leverage over restaurants and supermarket brands [[2026-10-30 How will the DoorDash-Instacart deal affect restaurants (1bb87d)]]. * Christine Barone, CEO of Dutch Bros, is being honored as the 2026 Restaurant Leader of the Year for leading Dutch Bros to significant growth and transforming the drive-thru experience [[2026-10-30 Restaurant Leader Of the Year Award and Fireside Chat (52fca0)]]. * Burger King's King Jr. meals have seen a 40% sales growth, driven by adults, with the company's same-store sales rising 8.4% in the U.S. last quarter [[2026-10-30 More Burger King customers are getting kids’ meals, and not just kids (555035)]]. * NCR Voyix has launched Aloha Next, a modern and nimble POS system, which is being tested by Bruster's Ice Cream and will be rolled out to its 230 locations by the end of next year [[2026-10-30 NCR Voyix rolls out a more modern Aloha (af35d7)]]. * Chipotle's recruitment of Fernando Machado as chief brand officer has led to successful marketing campaigns, including the 100 Creators campaign and limited-time offers like Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips [[2026-10-29 Chipotle’s BOGO barrage is paying off (ba27cf)]]. * Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has made an official offer to buy Wendy's for $7.35 per share, a 20% premium from the company's closing price on Tuesday [[2026-10-29 Nelson Peltz tries buying low on Wendy’s (260d6f)]]. * PopUp Bagels, a bagel concept, ranked first in the 2026 Future 50 list after starting its first drive-thru in 2021 and expanding to 23 locations through franchising by 2025 [[2026-10-29 PopUp Bagels (a10830)]]. * Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee cafe, has expanded to 29 locations across the US with $28.8 million in sales, a 56% year-over-year increase [[2026-10-29 Qahwah House (7e8b08)]]. * Prince Street Pizza, founded by the Morano family in 2012, has expanded across the US and Canada with a menu featuring traditional and specialty pizzas [[2026-10-29 Prince Street Pizza (bb00e2)]]. * Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the chain's first location in Washington, D.C. and has since expanded to over 65 locations nationally through franchising [[2026-10-29 Toastique (578b8c)]]. * Mexican Sugar Cocina,
Brentwood Associates has acquired Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chain, and is excited to partner with the brand to continue its growth and expansion.
Starbucks invested $10 million in Chicago's underserved communities, supporting economic opportunities and community development.
Wendy's sees a 4.4% same-store sales increase in North America, thanks to the re-release of spicy chicken nuggets, but the product's permanent status on the menu is uncertain.
Johnny Rockets expands its all-American concept globally, with 178 international units across 26 countries and more than a dozen cruise ships.
Beef 'O' Brady's CEO Chris Elliot brings life back to the sports pub, debuting a modern makeover and rejuvenating the brand.
Beef sales have regained footing in the restaurant industry market, with companies like Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. campaigning to increase sales.
Mobile training may provide a modern solution for engaging the current workforce, with companies opting for demos and videos over traditional binders
Steak 'n Shake closes 46 corporate stores amid sales decline.
Dunkin' Donuts sees its highest sales gains in four years after rebranding as a beverage company.
After two years of refusal, popular quick-service salad chain Sweetgreen will begin accepting cash again.
Consumer marketing trends, including delivery and off-premise business, non-meat offerings, and third-party delivery commissions, are discussed in a roundup of April 2019 news.
Schlotzsky's Deli is renovating its chain-wide locations, seeking to increase sales through rebranding efforts.
Restaurant Business analyzes the accuracy of to-go orders for various QSR chains, with Raising Cane's and Chick-fil-A receiving high rankings.
Domino's Pizza is partnering with vehicle software company Xevo to create an in-car pizza ordering platform.
57% of millennial hourly workers prefer personal devices for scheduling.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants have launched a temporary partnership that will last through the end of April, according to a Restaurant Business report.
Fast-food chain KFC has promoted Staci Rawls to the role of chief communications officer for its U.S.
John Schnatter will leave the Papa John’s board as part of a deal to drop his lawsuit against the company and find a new independent director.
Blaze Pizza tests larger pies, a 14-inch pizza, to increase takeout and delivery sales, according to a Restaurant Business report.
The Wendy’s Co . has now reached agreements to resolve all of the legal issues that arose following a massive data breach that hit over 1,000 of its restaurants in 2015 and 2016.
KFC gives away faux bearskin rugs in the image of Colonel Sanders through an online creativity contest on Reddit for Valentine’s Day.
Taco Bell introduces Cravings Value Menu with $1 single items to $5 boxes, targeting budget-conscious consumers.
Papa John's overhauls its rewards program, giving members one point for every dollar spent and offering points for every order.
Pizza Hut acquires QuikOrder to improve online ordering services across its 6,000 domestic locations.