Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Sonic Drive-in, and Jimmy John’s

May 26, 2023

Plus innovation at Chili’s Grill & Bar, Norms, Nothing Bundt Cakes, O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, Pizza Guys, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Salad and Go, Saladworks, Slim Chickens, Smoothie King, Tim Hortons, and Velvet Taco

Yes, we're still talking about Taco Tuesday

May 26, 2023

LeBron James has entered the Taco Bell/Taco John’s Taco Tuesday trademark tussle. So has Jack in the Box...

CEO of fast casual Naf Naf Grill shares how his time as a franchisee helped resurrect the chain

May 25, 2023

With perspective as Naf Naf’s first franchisee and now part owner and CEO, Greg Willman was perfectly suited to lead the brand’s resurgence.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's offer mystery deal for International Burger Day

May 25, 2023

My Rewards members who purchase any burger on the app will receive a mystery Famous Star offer

How this Gen Z McAlister’s Deli franchisee balances school and business

May 25, 2023

Franchising runs in Taral Patel’s family, and he just opened his first franchised foodservice business a few months ago

Why Dog Haus is bullish on its Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos virtual brand

May 25, 2023

Dog Haus cofounder André Vener said his company’s Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos generates over $1 million and 15% of sales.

Taco Bell introduces yet another variation of its Nacho Fries

May 25, 2023

Taco Bell is offering a breakfast promotion every Tuesday through June for members of its rewards program.

Red Robin experienced 700 new sales records in Q1

May 25, 2023

Red Robin’s five-point “North Star” plan, put into place two quarters ago, seems to be yielding early results in sales, traffic and satisfaction.

What Panera's IPO might mean for the brand

May 25, 2023

Panera Brands announced that José Alberto Dueñas will be the company’s CEO, effective July 1, as the company prepares for its IPO. Dueñas is currently the president and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, which merged with Panera Bread, along with...