Restaurant Dive

Starbucks' same-store sales rose 7.7% in Q4, driven by ticket growth

Pizza Hut. Wendy’s. Now, Applebee’s and IHOP? Buyers want to take chains private to avoid market pressure — but Dine Brands isn’t ready yet.

Wingstop focuses on marketing and AI to end sales slide

A committee of independent directors is evaluating the proposal, but the chain made no assurances over the unsolicited proposal or any other transaction.

Popeyes’ focus on the core menu has improved satisfaction, food quality and value scores — but not sales.

Chili's sales grow 52% over three years with new initiatives

Trian Fund, owned by former Wendy’s chair Nelson Peltz, alongside other private equity firms said a sale would help the chain focus on long-term profitability.

The casual Asian dining chain is a year into a turnaround and has moved from 22nd place to third in same-store sales growth among its competitive set.

The brand’s strong managerial retention, social media marketing and menu innovation drove a strong quarter.

Adam Klaers joins the chain as it works to improve its operations and strengthen its brand identity under new CEO Mike Burns.

The change is a substantial increase in the brand’s compensation ceiling, reflecting continued investment in career paths and retention, according to COO Jason Cochran.

Meritage Hospitality Group’s fiscal troubles are likely a harbinger of rough times to come, but franchisees can work with creditors and vendors to better their financial positions, experts said.

Multistate operators need to create a single plan to address allergen notifications that satisfies cross-state regulations, writes Steritech’s Chris Boyles.

Bojangles expands voice AI to 100 more drive-thrus with Hi Auto.

The operator plans to divest units across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri to Divine Infinity Operations as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

Q3 marks the end of fast food value wars, analysts say

Remaining with the sodamaker signals strategic menu continuity for Taco Bell and the Mountain Dew Baja Blast, while sister-brand KFC pursues an overhaul.

Restaurants offering the four new housemade drinks saw the share of beverage transactions jump nearly 25%.

The burger chain’s CSCO has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.

The chain’s combo meal LTO could help restore its value proposition following six quarters of sliding sales.

Julio Sánchez, who has over 25 years of restaurant experience, will focus on the chain’s next phase of growth as it targets 250 units in the U.S.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open 40 stores in Northeast with Aurify Kingstar

The fried chicken chain — once owned by Pepsi — will shift beverage providers as part of a broader overhaul of its menu and operations.

While the chain said its current attrition rate is higher than normal, many of the closed locations are likely to reopen under new ownership.