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]]
Chris Monroe, formerly of Texas Roadhouse and Southwest Airlines, joins the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese to oversee financial operations and real estate development.
The fast-casual burger chain has hired Michelle Hook to lead its financial operations as the brand continues its aggressive expansion toward 1,500 units.
McDonald’s reported a 3.9% increase in U.S. same-store sales for the first quarter, credited to successful marketing collaborations and new menu innovations.
Dutch Bros saw a 31% revenue increase in the first quarter, fueled by strong transaction growth and a successful push to double its brand awareness.
Papa Johns reported its worst quarterly performance in years as North American comparable store sales fell 6.4%, driven by lower customer acquisition and smaller average order sizes.
Restaurant Brands International reported a 5.8% rise in Burger King's domestic comparable sales for Q1 2026, while Popeyes experienced a significant 6.5% decline.
Michelle Hook has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer of Portillo’s after a four-year tenure that included the restaurant chain’s 2021 initial public offering.
Subway experienced a net loss of 729 U.S. locations in 2025, continuing a decade-long contraction of the brand’s domestic restaurant footprint.
Refuel Operating Company will expand its quick-service restaurant portfolio by opening its first Whataburger location adjacent to a convenience store in Kenedy, Texas.
Popeyes has added chicken wraps to its permanent menu to capture more afternoon snacking traffic and compete with other value-focused quick-service brands.
The brand has extended its popular $10 Tuesday promotion to include rotating bucket deals for nuggets, wings, and tenders every weekday.
Taco Bell is leveraging its AI-powered Byte platform and loyalty program expansion to drive digital sales toward a 50% mix of total domestic revenue.
The regional chicken tender chain is looking to increase the flexibility of its real estate development strategy.
Culver’s partners with Berry AI to add computer vision to 1,000 restaurants
The embattled fast casual chain’s newest C-suite appointment may signal a shift toward experiential store design.
The fast-casual chain is scaling high-efficiency kitchen hardware across its footprint and expanding test programs for automated drone delivery to improve operational metrics.
Former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff will succeed interim CFO Chris Meyer to oversee financial operations for the casual dining burger chain’s 500 locations.
Wingstop reported an 8.7% decline in same-restaurant sales as rising gas prices and geopolitical tension impacted the spending habits of its core lower-income consumer base.
Brinker International reported high demand for Chili’s updated hand-breaded chicken sandwich platform, contributing to 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol reported a 7.1% increase in North American same-store sales, signaling progress in the coffee giant's strategic turnaround plan.
Yum Brands is integrating AI-driven digital menu boards at Taco Bell and a global innovation pantry at KFC to drive consumer engagement and growth.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has appointed two new development executives to facilitate domestic and international growth as it approaches 600 locations.
Domino's expects competitors to close stores due to profitability issues
McDonald's adds beverage specialists for new refreshers and dirty sodas.