Restaurant Dive is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2019. 376 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Starbucks expects 4% same‑store sales growth in 2027 after Q4 comps rose 7.7%, driven by a 5.2% ticket‑size increase and 2.4% transaction growth [[e212f6]] - Dine Brands adopted a stockholder rights plan to protect against a potential activist‑led takeover [[5412a6]] - Wingstop posted a 5.4% same‑store sales decline in Q3 despite shifting its marketing strategy and deploying new AI technology [[d8fb22]] - Wendy’s is evaluating an unsolicited $1.4 billion offer from an investor group to take the company private [[f9dc5a]] - Chili’s sales have risen 52% over three years, driven by strong marketing and menu innovation [[25944d]] - The Cheesecake Factory recorded a 15.2% same‑store sales increase, credited to managerial retention, social‑media marketing, and menu innovation [[a5260e]]
The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported.
The fast-food giant is testing cold brew and flavored foams in select markets as it moves toward a $5 billion annual beverage revenue goal.
At a remodeled Chicago cafe, the proportion of on-premise traffic has doubled as consumers enjoy couches, comfy seating, outlets and warm lighting.
Former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright takes the helm at Wendy’s as the burger chain navigates same-store sales challenges and an ongoing turnaround strategy.
The company named new executives spanning departments, including operations and finance, a few months after it appointed David McKillips as CEO.
The fast-casual Mediterranean chain outperformed competitors with significant traffic growth and raised its full-year guidance following a strong first quarter.
Mature restaurant brands are diversifying menus beyond core offerings to capture market share amid flat industry traffic and intense value competition.
GLP-1s, international crises and consumer demand for novelty have made limited-time items an ever more important part of restaurant menu playbooks.
Despite improved sales and the impending opening of a secondary headquarters in Nashville, the coffee chain is undertaking its third round of layoffs under CEO Brian Niccol.
The burger chain is reintroducing its iconic orange-and-white A-frame architecture as a universal design element for new market expansion.
Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery are accelerating their co-branding strategy with plans to open at least 17 joint units across multiple states in 2026.
The Southern-inspired fast-casual brand signed its largest development deal to date, marking a major milestone in its expansion into Upstate New York and the Northeast.
Chaac Pizza Northeast is seeking $100 million in damages, alleging that Pizza Hut’s mandatory AI-driven management system caused massive operational failures and lost business.
With its shift to third-party logistics complete, the company is focusing on refranchising, improving operations, growing digital sales and making better doughnuts.
A father-son team has signed a 10-unit development deal to introduce the dirty soda franchise to Colorado Springs as the brand continues its rapid national expansion.
The coffee and doughnut giant is partnering with Foodtastic to open hundreds of units across Canada, marking a return to the market after its 2018 exit.
Mark King succeeds Lance Tucker as Jack in the Box CEO
Following a bankruptcy buyout, the bakery-cafe chain is returning to growth by attracting new franchisees and implementing a revitalization strategy led by a returning executive team.
The pizza giant is testing aerial deliveries for toasted sandwiches in Charlotte, North Carolina, through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Alphabet’s Wing.
Quick-service restaurant operators are being urged to optimize the checkout experience to capture lost opportunities for customer engagement and data collection.
Dine Brands accelerates unit growth with 24 openings in Q1
The brand launched wraps to supplement its core bowl and salad business, following its worst quarterly same-store sales performance.
Wendy's same-store sales fell 7.8% in Q1 despite turnaround efforts
Papa Johns partners with Disney for Toy Story 5 promotion