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]]
US Foods executive Stacey Kinkaid explores how multi-unit restaurant operators can utilize technology and product innovation to maximize ROI amid rising costs.
Ryan Moore, formerly of Torchy’s Tacos and Taco Bell, takes over the finance department of the burger chain as it nears 1,200 locations.
Bubble tea brand Gong cha has signed its largest direct franchising agreement to date with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to develop 50 locations in Texas.
The chicken chain secured a minority equity investment from Golub Capital to accelerate store remodels and return to net unit growth.
After a complicated bankruptcy process that included a CEO ouster effort, Fat’s liquidation can proceed with court approval.
David Deno will succeed Julie Masino, who is leaving less than a year after surviving an ouster attempt triggered by rebranding backlash.
While the chain removed potentially contaminated lettuce by July 17, the long incubation period of the parasite — upwards of two weeks — means new cases may continue into early August.
Strategic analysis of Jollibee and other challenger brands highlights how smaller restaurant systems are leveraging franchising to accelerate domestic and international growth.
The fine-dining steakhouse chain has named Daniel Duran as its new finance chief, succeeding 12-year veteran Tony Laday following years of rapid unit expansion.
The coffee franchise has appointed Stacey Pool as Chief Growth Officer to oversee unit development and market expansion for its 320-location system.
Maria Cacciapuoti has worked at the chain since 2015 and will partner with franchisees to modernize the guest and team experience.
Taco Bell and Taylor Farms face lawsuits over diarrhea outbreak
The restaurant at Naval Base San Diego marks a significant step forward for the chain’s push to tap into pre-existing consumer pools with nontraditional units.
Yum Brands appoints Nai De Leon as chief people officer
Domino's order counts rose in Q2 2026 due to third-party delivery
Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street to Biscuit Belly for 35 units.
Traffic at Taco Bell and fast casual chains with salad-heavy menus took a significant hit due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to bagged lettuce.
Jersey Mike’s has begun a road show for its proposed initial public that puts Jersey Mike’s valuation is about $8 billion.
The chain is redefining its restaurant manager role with a new, more distinct uniform and new responsibilities to better address guest concerns.
Restaurants waste 5.4 million tons of food annually, costing them millions
With more info coming out on the cause of the outbreak, traffic could improve in the days ahead.
Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star files for bankruptcy due to $13 million acquisition costs
Upwards of 1,600 people who contracted cyclosporiasis reported eating at the chain beforehand, the CDC and FDA said.
Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant at Georgia Tech