As college roommates at Southern Methodist University, Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz could not be more different. Noonan was a sculpture major while Sepkowitz was in finance. But they became best friends, and this connection… How MUTTS Canine Cantina Pandemic-Proofed Its Dog Park Restaurant

Thanks in large part to pandemic pressures,  total revenue for U.S. quick-service restaurants dropped down to $239 billion last year. Unfortunately, as quick-service restaurant operators try to ramp up staff and sales now that health concerns are… How AI-Powered Robots are Helping the Food Industry

Well before the pandemic, ghost kitchens were the talk of the restaurant industry as brands looked to capitalize on a new way to reach customers. Fast forward 18 months, and ghost kitchens are no longer… Why Ghost Kitchens are Here to Stay

When Darin Harris started as Jack in the Box’s CEO in June 2020, the top question asked by the investment community concerned new restaurant growth potential. The second was how quickly the 70-year-old brand could… Jack in the Box Begins the Journey to 6,000 Locations

It’s been nearly a year and a half since the pandemic hit and changed the course of hospitality forever. Abiding by social distancing regulations, restaurants quickly pivoted and leveraged technology to lean into other sources… How Restaurants Can Leverage Loyalty to Satisfy Today’s Consumer

Krispy Kreme’s second stint on the stock market is off to a less-than-stellar start. The doughnut chain announced an initial public offering of 29,411,765 shares at $17 per share, raising $500 million. That equates to… Krispy Kreme Raises $500 Million in IPO; Falls Short of Goal

Fiesta Restaurant Group announced Thursday that it’s selling the 148-unit Taco Cabana business to franchise company Yadav Enterprises for $85 million. Yadav Enterprises operates nearly 400 locations across Northern California, Texas, and 16 other states.… Fiesta to Sell Taco Cabana to Jack in the Box Franchisee for $85 Million

Are you ready for a more flexible workplace environment? Your employees are. This past year has demonstrated all businesses need to think differently about how they service their customers and how they can best retain… How to Address Today’s Severe Restaurant Staffing Challenge

Last year was a Cinderella moment for Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, CEO Chuck Cooper says. The brand was the “belle of the ball” amid the pandemic-infused period.  Customers flocked to the 135-unit chain’s drive-thru as… Just Sold, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Vows to Keep Momentum

Longtime Yum! Brands franchisee Ampex Brands has bought bakery-café concept Au Bon Pain from Panera Bread. The agreement includes roughly $60 million in assets, according to the Wall Street Journal. Before the purchase, Panera, owned… Yum! Franchisee Acquires Au Bon Pain from Panera