Restaurant Business

08/18/2025

Panera agrees to $2.5 million settlement in data breach class action Read more ⬇️

08/18/2025

Taco John's quietly moves its headquarters to Minnesota Read more ⬇️

The fast-food Mexican chain, which opened a support center in suburban Minneapolis three years ago, has apparently moved its official

08/18/2025

PopStroke tees up ambitious growth despite restaurant sales slowdown Read more ⬇️

This Tiger Woods-owned mini golf concept is ramping up growth at a time when consumers are cutting back and experiential dining appears to

08/18/2025

This week’s episode of The Week in Restaurants looks at the suddenly weaker state of the fast-casual sector. Several chains have reported slowing sales, including stalwarts like Cava, Chipotle and Wingstop. What’s going on?

Listen to the full podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUyRV6AtN7I.

08/18/2025

"Which technology solutions at FS/TEC will have the biggest impact on the industry?"

Our own Joe Guszkowski, senior tech editor at Restaurant Business Magazine, points to AI, personalization and the practical tools that keep restaurants running smoothly.

FS/TEC 2025: Where foodservice meets technology

📅 Sept 14–16, 2025
📍 Ga***rd Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL

Learn more ➡️ informaconnect.com/fstec

08/18/2025

Restaurant chains keep pushing franchise incentives to encourage growth Read more ⬇️

Firehouse Subs has joined Potbelly, Marco’s Pizza and others in offering incentives, including cash up front, to get their franchisees to

08/18/2025

Are we in for a new round of inflation? Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: Wholesale food prices soar, which could create headaches for operators amid traffic declines. That and more in this week's

08/18/2025

Another reminder: Never discount your premium options Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: Many restaurant chains over the years have gotten into trouble by discounting their most marketable items. Doing so damages

08/15/2025

Wendy's posts underwhelming quarterly sales numbers, Subway plans to send rebates to franchisee, and Cava sees slowed growth. 💵

Restaurant Business's Heather Lalley breaks down these headlines and more in the Week In Review. Watch now.

08/15/2025

Why fast-casual restaurants' sales are slowing Read more ⬇️

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at fast-casual struggles, Chili’s

08/15/2025

Wonder-owned Blue Apron shakes up the meal kit model Read more ⬇️

The company is ditching monthly subscriptions and adding meals that require little actual cooking. The goal is to give customers more

08/15/2025

Culver’s is serving up nostalgia in a cup with their new Cereal Concrete Mixers. 🍫

From Cocoa Puffs to Lucky Charms to Cinnamon Toast Crunch, these limited-time frozen custard creations bring childhood favorites into a sweet, creamy dessert.