Pinstripes begins trading publicly as it completes Banyan deal

Jan 02, 2024

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

NRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A being open on Sundays, Chuck E. Cheese’s possible sale, and Olive Garden’s appeal

Dec 22, 2023

Plus, hear from Sawyer Hemsley, cofounder and chief brand officer of Crumbl

Report: Tropical Smoothie Cafe is exploring a sale

Dec 22, 2023

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.

Accelerated sales and traffic growth bring optimism to restaurants

Dec 21, 2023

The fast-casual segment managed traffic growth in November

Starbucks shareholders seeking proxy battle respond to company’s ‘human capital mismanagement’

Dec 20, 2023

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

Beef O’Brady’s and Brass Tap parent company acquires Newk’s Eatery

Dec 20, 2023

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

Brix Holdings names Rick Brown as CFO

Dec 20, 2023

Rick Brown joins Brix Holdings from TGI Fridays, where he spent the past 14 years.

Triton Pacific affiliate Tasty D’Lites buys 17 Dunkin’ units in Vermont

Dec 19, 2023

The acquisition is intended as a base of expansion in the Northeast

14 restaurant industry predictions for 2024 from NRN and RH editors

Dec 18, 2023

Now that we’ve worked with industry experts to bring you 6 restaurant equipment predictions for 2024 and 32 trends to watch for, it’s time for our editors to present what they think is ahead...