In response to high demand, First Watch recently added child and elder care benefits for part-time and full-time employees.

The IHOP x Pepsi creation was first introduced in March 2022 and was available only through a social media giveaway.

Dine Brands is supporting the Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program aimed at providing business ownership opportunities.

Family-dining brand of Ascent Hospitality offers new pickup-delivery menu

The Florida-based breakfast and brunch chain also reported 5% same-store sales growth despite traffic declines for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31

The pandemic and demand from younger generations have served as catalysts for more restaurant companies to add mental health programming and benefits.

More full-service brands have added or iterated their loyalty programs recently, driving frequency and engagement.