During the height of the pandemic, sales at most established pizza franchises soared. Pizza was easy, and most of all, comforting, during a time of heightened stress.   But as conditions stabilize, health-oriented franchises are… Health-Focused Brands Welcome Spike in Franchise Interest

When it comes to Latin American flavors in U.S. foodservice, culinary styles from across Mexico dominate the category, with flavors from the rest of Central America, South America and the Caribbean gaining market share. Latin… How Latin American Flavors Can Benefit Quick-Service Kitchens

Potbelly tracks its market share on a weekly basis for both sales and traffic. And Q3 seemed to bring nothing but good news for the sandwich chain.  The 434-unit company’s same-store sales rose 15 percent… Potbelly's Volumes Grow to Unprecedented Level

CEO Michael Osanloo wants to be clear—Portillo’s does take price, but it’s never going to be the first to do so.  The crux of the fast casual’s strategy is to lag behind inflation and competitors.… Portillo's Knows its Pricing Strategy is Working

Shake Shack has more stores under construction than it ever has at 35 locations. It’s blueprinted across 10–15 drive-thrus, walk-up windows, core builds, food courts, and further disruption of real estate historically shadowed by fast-food… Shake Shack to Add Kiosks at Every Location

A quarter after Wingstop saw its same-store sales drop 3.3 percent—its lowest performance since COVID began—the chain is now arguably in a better position than anyone of its size in the fast-casual industry. In the… Wingstop's Unit Economics Keep Moving Upward

In a first for Papa Johns since prior to the pandemic, same-store sales took a slight dip in North America during the third quarter as record-high costs and price sensitivity took a toll.  Total revenues… Despite Slight Sales Drop, Papa Johns' Optimism Doesn't Flinch

Burger King’s $400 million “Reclaim the Flame” turnaround plan took months of collaboration between the company and a diverse group of franchisees, but little time has been wasted with implementation.  It started in early October… Burger King's $400M Comeback is Off to a Quick Start

Quick-service restaurants always look for ways to live up to their names. Streamlining workflows and minimizing wait times are what keep them competitive in a digital world seeking instant gratification. To continually improve a restaurant… How to Streamline Your Restaurant's Workflow

Between corporate catering opportunities, dine-in visits (and takeout) from college students returning home for winter break, and special Thanksgiving/Christmas menus, there are lots of ways for restaurants to generate seasonal revenue during Q4. But along… How to Boost Sales and Support Your Community During the Holiday Season