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Taco Bell re-ups with Pepsi, QSR pizza scores a win, and Wendy’s is all yellow

Oct 26, 2026
Walmart

Walmart, Zaxbys, and Domino’s

Oct 26, 2026
Pizza

Taco Bell/Pepsi, Bojangles, and the pizza segment

Oct 23, 2026
Sweetgreen wraps

Domino’s, tariffs, and influencers

Oct 22, 2026
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Operations

Restaurant traffic has a positive impact on surrounding businesses, OpenTable reports

Restaurant traffic has a positive impact on surrounding businesses, OpenTable reports

Diners tend to spend additional money in the neighborhood before and after a restaurant visit, but empty tables remain a challenge.

Oct 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
Rōmyō restaurant in Denver.
Independent Restaurants
Bonanno Concepts' latest restaurant, Rōmyō, focuses on Itameshi cuisine
Bonanno Concepts' latest restaurant, Rōmyō, focuses on Itameshi cuisine

Oct 22, 2026

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Fast Casual
Former Shake Shack chef John Karangis joins Sweetgreen as its head of culinary
Former Shake Shack chef John Karangis joins Sweetgreen as its head of culinary

Oct 22, 2026

One in five restaurant workers said they're extremely open to using AI.
Technology
How restaurant employees feel about AI
How restaurant employees feel about AI

Oct 22, 2026

Denny's triple Play Giveaway promotion
Family Dining
Denny’s ties free meal giveaway to long-shot World Series triple play
Denny’s ties free meal giveaway to long-shot World Series triple play

Oct 22, 2026

Multimedia

Burger King’s award winning chef dishes on menu innovation, inspiration, and hacks
Burger King’s award winning chef dishes on menu innovation, inspiration, and hacks
Oct 15, 2026
Burger King’s award winning chef dishes on menu innovation, inspiration, and hacks
Burger King’s award winning chef dishes on menu innovation, inspiration, and hacks
These full-service restaurant chains are millennials’ favorites, according to data
These full-service restaurant chains are millennials’ favorites, according to data
Get to know Culver’s CEO Julie Fussner
Get to know Culver’s CEO Julie Fussner
Signature: How CEO Julie Fussner is taking Culver's to the next level
Signature: An exclusive interview with Culver’s CEO Julie Fussner
At Panda Express, a mom and pop empire
At Panda Express, a mom and pop empire
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Recent News

Estiatorio Milos at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Family-owned Estiatorio Milos is seeking a strategic partner to help fund growth
Family-owned Estiatorio Milos is seeking a strategic partner to help fund growth
Oct 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Chili's storefront
Casual Dining
Former Chili’s workers allege sex and race discrimination in tip credit lawsuit
Former Chili’s workers allege sex and race discrimination in tip credit lawsuit
Oct 26, 2026
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4 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi,Senior Editor
McDonald's is ending its FIFA World Cup partnership.
Quick Service
McDonald’s is ending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship
McDonald’s is ending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship
Oct 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJonathan Maze,Editor in Chief
Smoked Brisket returns to Chipotle's menu for just the third time.
Fast Casual
Chipotle brings back Smoked Brisket after two-year hiatus
Chipotle brings back Smoked Brisket after two-year hiatus
Oct 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
Casey's has launched its first-ever pan pizza.
Quick Service
Casey’s doubles down on pizza innovation
Casey’s doubles down on pizza innovation
Oct 26, 2026
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3 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
The company behind PLNT Burger is launching a plant-based café
The company behind PLNT Burger is launching a plant-based café
Oct 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Gen Korean BBQ store
Casual Dining
Gen Korean BBQ restaurants will be rebranded or converted under new ownership
Gen Korean BBQ restaurants will be rebranded or converted under new ownership
Oct 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi,Senior Editor
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Independent Restaurants
Hai Hospitality to open an Uchi restaurant in Boston next year
Hai Hospitality to open an Uchi restaurant in Boston next year
Oct 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Domino's Rewards offers a good value, but other programs are more popular.
Technology
This restaurant loyalty program offers the most bang for your buck
This restaurant loyalty program offers the most bang for your buck
Oct 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
Zaxbys installed The Zax Machine near one of Raising Cane's New York City locations.
Fast Casual
Zaxbys takes the sauce battle straight to Raising Cane’s doorstep
Zaxbys takes the sauce battle straight to Raising Cane’s doorstep
Oct 23, 2026
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3 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
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Insights

Misty Chalk
Expert Opinions
Digital signage for QSR and fast casual restaurants: an underrated solution
Oct 16, 2026
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4 Min Read
Zach Goldstein

CEO and Founder

Expert Opinions
The questions that operators should ask every vendor
Oct 14, 2026
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4 Min Read
Nathan Mor

Director of Settlement Operations

Operations
What restaurant operators should know about POS-embedded financing
Oct 14, 2026
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5 Min Read
Paul Wellons
Operations
We know exactly when the rush hits — why don't we know who'll be there to handle it?
Oct 5, 2026
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5 Min Read
Orazio Buzza
Operations
What’s winning the lunch rush? Asian cuisine and healthy options
Oct 2, 2026
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4 Min Read
Kate Finley
Expert Opinions
Adjusting to the modern B2B buyer journey
Sep 23, 2026
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6 Min Read
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Independent Restaurants
New on the Menu: Squash carpaccio, cardamom buns, and a localized moquecaNew on the Menu: Squash carpaccio, cardamom buns, and a localized moqueca
byBret Thorn
Oct 23, 2026
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Gen Korean BBQ store
Casual Dining
Gen Korean BBQ restaurants will be rebranded or converted under new ownership
Gen Korean BBQ restaurants will be rebranded or converted under new ownership

Oct 23, 2026

A big Wendy's franchisee bankruptcy will mean more closures for the fast-food chain.
Finance
A big Wendy’s franchisee could close up to 60 restaurants
A big Wendy’s franchisee could close up to 60 restaurants

Oct 20, 2026