CEO Dave Boennighausen believes Noodles & Company is uniquely positioned to be a clear winner in the post-COVID environment. But you don’t have to take his word for it—the brand is literally putting its money… Noodles & Company Sees Early Progress Toward Major Growth Objectives

Chipotle announced Monday that it’s boosting its average wage to $15 per hour by the end of June as the industry continues to struggle with a labor shortage. The wage increase for new and existing hourly and… Chipotle Raises Average Wage to $15 Per Hour

There’s no denying that the pandemic is nearly behind us and that a boom is on the way for the restaurant industry. And as the economy improves, experts expect a flood of venture capital, private… Restaurants Brace for a Flood of Investment Money

Shake Shack is striving to increase diversity among its highest leadership ranks, which is disproportionately white. The brand released the figures in its annual Stand for Something Good report. People of color make up 75.6 percent… Shake Shack Wants Half its Leadership to be People of Color

Whenever Restaurant Brands International CEO José Cil dives into Burger King’s breakfast performance, he knows exactly what stakeholders are thinking.  It’s that RBI has mentioned the Burger King breakfast opportunity several times in the past 12… Burger King Puts Breakfast 'Square in its Sights'

In the past year, we’ve seen a surge in e-commerce and it’s going to continue to be a driving trend as the restaurant industry moves forward. With operators rushing toward a more technology-friendly environment, it… E-commerce: The Changing Nature of Supply Chain Ordering

The Restaurant Revitalization Funding (RRF) program, established pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law March 11, provides eligible businesses with the opportunity to recoup a portion of their pandemic-related revenue losses. Recently,… What to Know When Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch and franchisees have moved past the honeymoon stage.  It’s one of the best collaborations he’s ever been a part of, and he’s experienced some good ones. The relationship strengthened during… Papa John's Promises to Fill Every White Space in the World

Wingstop views the recent $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan in two very different lights.  On one hand, the thousands in stimulus sent to most Americans is fueling a near-term tailwind. As a result, domestic same-store… Wingstop CEO: Labor Shortage, Inflation Won't Stop Growth

The stories of restaurants struggling to find labor aren’t subsiding. Texas Roadhouse CEO Jerry Morgan said last week, as year-over-year sales skyrocketed 126.7 percent in April, “challenges continue to exist in this environment, the biggest… Why the Hiring Crisis is a Moment of Reckoning for Restaurants