Restaurant Business

11/04/2025

Yum Brands waves the white flag on Pizza Hut Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain operator is putting its pizza brand on the market. The chain had been struggling, distracting from the

11/04/2025

First Watch sales accelerate as value investments pay off Read more ⬇️

Same-store sales at the breakfast-and-lunch chain rose at their fastest rate in over two years as customers responded to reasonable prices

11/04/2025

On this episode of The Week In Restaurants, there were some fascinating results from Chipotle, Starbucks, Shake Shack and Restaurant Brands International.

This episode is sponsored by Tabasco.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/tariffs-are-hitting-restaurants.

11/04/2025

Omaha restaurateur David Utterback offers his take on Japanese food without a proper kitchen Read more ⬇️

Menu Talk: The chef and owner of Yosh*tomo and Koji provides serious but playful takes on the cuisine.

11/04/2025

Biglari makes play for the Jack in the Box board, but the company has other ideas Read more ⬇️

The activist investor Sardar Biglari nominated himself and one other person to the fast-food chain’s board. But then Jack in the Box

11/04/2025

Smashburger makes another change to its logo Read more ⬇️

The fast-casual burger chain, coming off a strong summer, unveiled new branding and a new color scheme, including its latest in a series of

11/04/2025

Chipotle is helping feed kids

By partnering with No Kid Hungry, Chipotle is helping kids get the meals they need to thrive in school and over the summer.

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11/04/2025

Yum Brands could put Pizza Hut on the market after another tough quarter Read more ⬇️

The fast-food chain operator is exploring strategic options for its pizza brand after years of sales challenges, including a 6% decline in

11/03/2025

Denny's to be acquired by group of investors for $620M Read more ⬇️

TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group and Yadav Enterprises will take the diner chain and its sister brand Keke’s private in

11/03/2025

Starbucks is selling control of its China business to Boyu Capital for $4B Read more ⬇️

The investment firm and the coffee shop giant are forming a joint venture to run the business. Starbucks will retain a 40% stake in the

11/03/2025

Graze Craze plays up charcuterie's affinity with wine in new menu item Read more ⬇️

The chain’s Wine Pairing Board includes a down-to-earth Pocket Guide to Wine Pairings, providing an added incentive to celebrate with

11/03/2025

TGI Fridays management company acquires brand's U.K. division Read more ⬇️

CEO Ray Blanchette’s Sugarloaf Management bought the casual-dining chain’s 49 U.K. locations amid a strong international growth push for