The restaurant company announced Sehl stepped down Jan. 1 due to an ‘unexpected and severe medical event requiring surgery’

Casual-dining brand agrees to deal with Ray Blanchette as it shutters underperforming locations

Data from Master Card shows that restaurant sales were up nearly 8% year-over-year, while traffic also appears to be gaining momentum.

Dining-entertainment brand also raises more than $70M to support growth

The report about Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s sale exploration comes the same week as a similar report about Chuck E. Cheese, signaling that restaurant M&A activity may be picking up.

The fast-casual segment managed traffic growth in November

The Strategic Organizing Center — which has nominated three directors to the Starbucks board — reacted to the release of the company’s labor rights report

Newk’s Eatery was quietly acquired by FSC Franchise Co. for an undisclosed amount.