Nov 10, 2022

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was NRN editors discuss restaurant earnings week plus ghost-kitchen players. Plus hear from Amir Mostafavi, CEO and founder of South Block. ...

Sweetgreen to test fully automated restaurants

Nov 09, 2022

The fast-casual chain saw a 6% increase in same-store sales thanks to menu hikes

Loyalty programs are leveling the playing field for smaller restaurants

Nov 09, 2022

Loyalty programs have become more affordable and efficient, and now 60% of all restaurants offer such a program in the fight over consumers' dollars and attention

Stacy Peterson Androes stepping down as Wingstop technology officer

Nov 09, 2022

Executive is resigning effective Dec. 2 to become CEO of a private, non-competitive company, brand says in SEC filings

Restaurants are banking on the return to the office

Nov 09, 2022

Several brands, from Shake Shack to Tim Hortons to Potbelly, noted strong sales and traffic recoveries in their urban locations during Q3 earnings calls.

Mendocino Farms set to pass 50-unit mark

Nov 08, 2022

Fast-casual brand is scheduled to open its 51st restaurant on Nov. 22 in Dallas’ Preston Hollow neighborhood

Noodles & Company gains some momentum from lower chicken costs

Nov 08, 2022

The company is coming out of Q3 with accelerated sales and improved traffic trends.

Panera Bread is opening its first digital and to-go stores in New York

Nov 08, 2022

The new New York City store is one of two smaller store formats designed for urban neighborhoods that Panera will be rolling out

Sweetgreen enters a new lane: desserts

Nov 07, 2022

The fast-casual restaurant has launched desserts nationwide in collaboration with Malcolm Livingston II

How to prepare for holiday season supply chain troubles

Nov 07, 2022

The holidays are right around the corner, and restaurants should take steps to ensure they have enough food packaging and supplies to get them through the busy season.