If the COVID pandemic was a test on how well restaurants can adapt to chaos, BurgerFi passed with flying colors.  The 119-unit chain not only opened its first drive-thru location in Kentucky in late 2020, but… BurgerFi On the Cusp of True Growth Potential

If the COVID-19 pandemic was a test of how well restaurants can adapt to chaos, BurgerFi passed with flying colors.  The 119-unit chain not only opened its first drive-thru location in Hamburg, Kentucky, in late… BurgerFi on Cusp of True Growth Potential

Adam Weiss isn’t a career restaurateur. He’s from Wall Street. He spent much of his time raising assets on behalf of financial institutions to invest and help make “rich people richer,” as he puts it.… Wall Street Vet Aims to Disrupt the Plant-Based Category

The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many restaurants to change and innovate to stay safe and profitable. Many have adopted new technologies, embraced new business models, or both. One of the most intriguing of these recent… Are Conveyor Belts Safe to Serve Up Restaurant Food?

While some people stumble into an idea that becomes a business, Ziggi’s cofounders Brandon and Camrin Knudsen were intentional about their journey into entrepreneurship. The couple got the bug in their 20s, subsequently dropped out… Why Ziggi’s Coffee is One to Watch

McDonald’s has never had issues attracting a digital customer, U.S. leader Joe Erlinger said.  The burger giant’s domestic market—which includes 13,447 stores as of March 3—earned nearly $1.5 billion in digital sales in Q1. Additionally,… McDonald's Loyalty Program Gathering 'Overwhelming' Response

Restaurants industrywide are lapping an intense time of year.  For many, March and April 2020 came with plummeting sales and a scramble to pivot operations. Domino’s was not a part of that crowd—not by a… How Domino's Plans to Compete Against its 2020 Boom

Early in 2020, Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler was optimistic about his brand’s status and trajectory. Business was good, and the Austin, Texas–based concept was ably carving a niche between the fast-casual and casual categories—one defined… Thanks to COVID, Digital Potential is Now Limitless for Restaurants

Yum! CEO David Gibbs is excited by what his brands just accomplished in the first quarter, and how could he not be? KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill combined to earn… Yum! is Rewriting History, but No 'Victory Dance' Just Yet

Over the weekend, The SBA shared long-awaited details on the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, including a sample application and program guide as operators brace for what promises to be a crowded pool of entries.… How to Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund