Flynn Restaurant Group’s journey to becoming America’s largest restaurant franchisee didn’t happen overnight—it was a steady, purposeful rise. The franchisee started in the late 1990s with eight Applebee’s, and expanded to more than 200 by… How the Country’s Largest Restaurant Franchisee Made the Deal of a Lifetime

Wingstop’s COVID-19 tailwinds are still quite strong, even a year into the pandemic. The 1,579-unit chain released unaudited results Wednesday that showed U.S. same-store sales increased 20.7 percent in Q1, or 30.6 percent on a… Wingstop’s Sales Continue to Impress

Just as the dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s ushered in more streamlined and consolidated technology companies (like Google and Amazon), the downturn of the restaurant industry at the hands of COVID-19 could look… Advice for the ‘New Restaurateurs’ of a Post-Pandemic World

“Going green” has been a focus for the restaurant industry for over a decade now, but in recent years—with the dire implications of climate change becoming more evident—the mantra has come with increased urgency. And… Can Sustainability Make a Comeback After COVID-19?

I had spent almost 15 years in the health and wellness business, and had formerly run the largest wellness franchisor in the world. I retired in March of 2017, and I couldn’t play in the… What Inspires Crisp & Green Founder Steele Smiley

As sales continue to recover, restaurants are hurrying to bolster their employee-value proposition in anticipation of what promises to be a hiring rush. And a challenging one at that. Joblist reported nearly 30 percent of… Chipotle's Debt-Free Degree Program Gets a Major Upgrade

Roti, which operates across four states and Washington, D.C., will permanently shutter 14 of its 42 stores, according to The Chicago Tribune. Most of the Mediterranean fast casual’s locations are in urban areas, which have… Roti to Close One-Third of Footprint

For years, quick-service restaurant operators have faced a surging competitive landscape— one that includes food trucks, meal delivery services, subscription meal services and expanded dining options. Quick-serves have also been confronted with increased competition in… Engage Restaurant Goers By Leveraging Out-of-Home Advertising

Technology has never been more important in the restaurant business. More specifically, we are seeing an increase in digital tools and software that help restaurants improve their processes and profitability. Lots of restaurants have learned… Future-Proofing Restaurant Security: A Key Goal For 2021

In March and April of 2020, pivots and radical changes became a way of life for restaurants. A&W was no different. Same-store sales fell mid-teens early and then high single digits by April as mandates… It’s Going to Take More than a Pandemic to Stop A&W