When the pandemic hit, nearly every single person Will Reynolds knew left New York City. Staying home for such an excessive period of time was enough to drive anyone stir crazy. So Reynolds would take… The Virtual Brand Reinventing Mozzarella Sticks 

Del Taco is going through several labor-based changes as it enters the third quarter. Many of these changes, like initiatives to attract new employees and decrease turnover, are a product of the times. With a… Del Taco Hatches Plan to Combat Labor Shortage

McDonald’s has formed a new customer experience team to evolve how guests engage with the brand at each physical and digital touchpoint. The group is a combination of global marketing, global restaurant development and restaurant solutions,… McDonald's Aims to Bolster Engagement with New Customer Experience Team

Vegan fast-casual By Chloe, embroiled in legal controversy and a bankruptcy, now has a new name and fresh brand image. The chain is now called Beatnic, which is in reference to the flagship store in… Vegan Chain By Chloe Has New Name

A lot has changed in the restaurant industry since California Pizza Kitchen founder Rick Rosenfield first entered the space in 1985, and even since he sold the classic brand in 2011. Consumers increasingly prioritize convenience… CPK Founder Cooks Up Another Pizza Concept

Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison isn’t pleased margins increased 140 basis points to 24.5 percent at company-run stores in the second quarter. That’s because he knows the reality. Domino’s operated with fewer employees than it would like… Domino's Balances Menu Pricing and Value Amid Labor Shortage

Huey Magoo’s, founded in 2004, had just a couple of stores when it was purchased by f ormer Wingstop executives Andy Howard, Michael Sutter, Wes Jablonski, and Bill Knight in 2016. The past five years… Huey Magoo's Draws Up Record-Breaking Franchising Strategy

Throughout the past 16 months of COVID-19, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol has been one of the few fast-food executives consistently in the corner of a dining-room resurgence. “And I think if we give them a… Chipotle CEO: Opportunity Ahead 'Remains Significant'

Shake Shack announced Wednesday that it’s investing more than $10 million in restaurant-level employees in the next year as the industry continues to battle labor shortages nationwide. The company, which employs more than 9,000 people… Shake Shack to Invest More than $10 Million in Restaurant Workers

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it sparked a major change in the restaurant industry: an increased focus on takeout options. Even as the world enters the recovery phase of the pandemic, several experts agree that… How Drive-Thrus Can Boost Sales Post-Pandemic