Shake Shack took the top spot in the Top 200 U.S. systemwide sales growth rankings, with 34.5% year-over-year growth in the Latest Year, according to NRN Top 200 data. MOD Pizza, which had been the fastest-growing Top 200 chain the past two years...
Leaders from Taco Bell, Starbucks, Wingstop reach out to employees as restaurants post on social media in response to protests
The 38-unit better-burger chain just passed 51% ownership of digital orders, giving them more control over data and customer experience
With social distancing required as restaurants reopen, chains that make ordering safe will have the strongest chance to endure the aftermath of the pandemic
The chain is encouraged by off-premise sales, and renewed interest in healthier Zoodles dishes.
A majority of the chain's 2,300 stores were closed for takeout; dining room changes include hand sanitizer stations and plexiglass partitions.
Adapted designs will have drive-thru lanes and walk-up windows to ensure social distancing in a post-pandemic world; company increases hourly wages by 10% as it begins to rehire furloughed workers.
