Our industry's challenges — whether transaction decline, competitive density, or rising costs — are not new. What has changed, however, is the increasing reliance on technology to tackle these ...

Catherine Tan-Gillespie has been named president of KFC U.S., effective April 1. She replaces Tarun Lal, who has announced his retirement and who was named president in June 2022 after serving as ...

Few restaurant companies have experienced as much turbulence in recent years as California Pizza Kitchen. The company amassed a significant amount of debt while sales slid prior to the pandemic.

CosMc’s, McDonald’s beverage-led spinoff concept that debuted in Bolingbrook, Ill., in December 2023., has opened its newest unit in Allen, Texas. Aside from Bolinbrook and Allen, CosMc’s ...

Though there are plenty of predictions about stability and modest growth in 2025, several uncertainties remain. Perhaps one of the biggest questions is whether low-income consumers will return to ...

PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 12, 2025) – Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is strengthening its leadership team with the addition of two seasoned industry veterans, reinforcing the brand’s focus ...

Inflation rose 0.5% in January, exceeding expectations and putting the annual inflation rate at 3%, up from 2.9% in December and 2.7% in November. According to federal data released Wednesday ...

McDonald’s lured more customers to its restaurants last quarter, but that didn’t translate into stronger sales. The fast-food giant’s same-store sales declined 1.4% in the U.S. last quarter ...

Before each winter, restaurant owners should spend time preparing to protect their property and operations from the challenges brought by cold weather, snow, and ice. Winterizing your restaurant ...

The National Restaurant Association forecasts 4% industry expansion this year with sales at dining establishments to tip beyond $1.1 trillion. There are several international brands wanting a ...

Restaurants cut jobs last month. Restaurants and bars culled 15,700 positions in January, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. KFC U.S. continued its struggles in the ...

The National Restaurant Association expects a big year for restaurants in 2025. The trade group expects the industry to hit $1.5 trillion in sales this year as consumers unleash “pent-up demand ...