NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha

Oct 27, 2023

Plus, hear from G.J. Hart, CEO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

What Chipotle and Texas Roadhouse have in common

Oct 27, 2023

Both restaurant companies reported traffic increases of about 4% in Q3, bucking overall industry traffic that has been decelerating for months.

BJ’s Restaurants trims menu and updates staff scripting

Oct 27, 2023

Casual-dining brand sees Q3 moves boost its hospitality scores in surveys

September weak month for restaurant same-store sales and traffic growth

Oct 27, 2023

But restaurants focused on hospitality thrive despite macroeconomic difficulties

FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024

Oct 27, 2023

The timing of the polished dining restaurant chain’s IPO could be as early as Q2 2024, as FAT Brands continues to look at other acquisition opportunities

Why Texas Roadhouse is focused on to-go customers

Oct 27, 2023

The restaurant company continued to turn in positive sales and traffic, but inflationary pressures hindered margins in Q3.

Chipotle’s traffic continues to outpace the industry

Oct 26, 2023

The restaurant company’s Q3 transactions were up over 4% and those positive trends have continued into Q4.

The Cheesecake Factory plans 3rd bakery facility

Oct 26, 2023

Restaurant company acquires 37-acre site in Charlestown, Ind., and production will complement existing bakeries in California and North Carolina

The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America

Oct 25, 2023

The dessert/snack segment had a stellar year last year, with nine of the 10 biggest chains seeing an increase in systemwide sales, seven of those being at least a double-digit percentage increase...