Why McDonald’s is phasing out its self-serve drink machines

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, KFC, and Taco Bell

Plus innovation at Another Broken Egg, Bar Louie, Bojangles, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Burgerville and more.

As McDonald’s digital business increases, self-serve beverages are becoming harder to justify.

Arby’s to launch Big Game Burger made with venison, elk, and beef

The restaurant chain with the slogan ‘We Have the Meats’ is also offering hiking-related merchandise.

Dave & Buster’s sees traffic and sales declines as eatertainment restaurant category struggles

Dave & Buster’s second quarter same-store sales decreased 6.3% YoY but increased compared with pre-pandemic levels.

Chick-fil-A is bringing its Little Blue Menu concept to Maryland

The digital-only restaurant concept first launched in late 2021 in Nashville and features signature Chick-fil-A items, as well as burgers, wings and more.

Jack in the Box names Tom Rose as Del Taco brand president

Executive succeeds Chad Gretzema, who has stepped down.

Carolinas-based Hickory Tavern updates menu, eyes growth

Under former Firebirds CEO Mark Eason, casual-dining restaurant brand modifies food, beverages and approach.

Chick-fil-A is accelerating the addition of mobile pickup lanes

After a successful two-year test, Chick-fil-A plans to add its ‘Mobile Thru’ order pickup lanes to over 300 restaurants nationwide by the end of this year, with more planned for next year.

The Cheesecake Factory weighs growth for both North Italia and Flower Child

Restaurant company sees prospects for Culinary Dropout and the Henry, executives tell Piper Sandler Frontiers conference.

Toast promotes Aman Narang to CEO after reversing course on controversial fee

Narang was promoted from co-president and COO, and will be replacing Chris Comparato starting Jan. 1, 2024.