Maze vs. Oches: The editors in chief at RB and NRN debate Starbucks’ Brian Niccol hire

Aug 27, 2024

Starbucks hired Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to be its next chief executive, but could it be all bark and no bite? Restaurant Business editor in chief Jonathan Maze and Nation’s Restaurant News editor in chief Sam Oches go toe to toe on the seismic...

BurgerFi names Jeremy Rosenthal as chief restructuring officer

Aug 27, 2024

Restaurant chain has warned bankruptcy filing was a possibility

Chipotle is testing chipotle honey chicken as latest menu innovation

Aug 27, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new item will be available in test markets in Sacramento, Calif., and Nashville, Tenn.

Experiential Brands expands non-traditional footprint with first university locations

Aug 26, 2024

Company opens multiple fast-casual restaurants at Auburn University and campuses across the Southeast

Sweetgreen appoints Christopher Tarrant as senior vice president, chief development officer

Aug 26, 2024

Tarrant recently served as CDO for Nothing Bundt Cakes and will oversee real estate development, design, and construction for Sweetgreen

Chick-fil-A’s new elevated drive thru gives us a glimpse at the future

Aug 26, 2024

Welcome to a new and improved Extra Serving podcast from Nation’s Restaurant News! This week, we’re introducing a new format where NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso talk about the biggest headlines of the week before...

Roti files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Aug 26, 2024

Fast-casual restaurant seeks new investors while continuing operations

CAVA has found consumers’ sweet spot for value

Aug 23, 2024

Same-store sales in the second quarter were up 14.4%, driven by a 9.5% increase in traffic from all income cohorts

Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Popeyes

Aug 23, 2024

Plus innovation at Another Broken Egg Café, Bob Evans, Bojangles, Buffalo Wild Wings, California Pizza Kitchen , Donatos Pizza, Ellianos Coffee, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, The Human Bean, Jimmy John’s, Krispy Kreme, Mellow Mushroom...

Freebirds World Burrito acquired by Sun Holdings

Aug 19, 2024

The acquisition of 64 Freebirds locations adds to Sun Holdings’ existing portfolio of more than 1,500 restaurant and retail locations