Get ready for more minimum wage hikes. States will start pushing up the minimum on July 1. Several states are phasing in a $15 per hour wage, hourly rates are scheduled to increase in California, ...

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Chris Turner will be the next CEO of Yum Brands.” Turner, the company’s current chief financial and franchise officer, will succeed David ...

Earlier this week, we examined limited-service burger chains with the highest (and lowest) average unit volumes, an important metric that partially illustrates the health of the brand, including store ...

Denise Nelsen, who was named chief executive officer of Smashburger in March 2024, is no longer with the company. Her LinkedIn profile indicates that she left in February, marking less than a year in ...

Qdoba Mexican Eats has opened its 800th restaurant in Miami, the company said Tuesday. The San Diego, Calif.-based fast-casual brand said the new restaurant is in North Miami Beach at 14583 Biscayne ...

This summer, new franchising programs are heating up across the United States. In fresh franchising news, both the health-conscious and bakery trends continue as emerging brands in these sectors begin ...

What do this year’s rankings say about the state of the restaurant industry — and how brands can keep guests satisfied in a ...

We restaurant journalists like to zoom in on average unit volumes to better understand the health of a brand. While AUVs aren’t the only important metric, understanding that average sales of a brand ...

Consumers demand good value when they are dining away from home and increasingly seek better-for-you ingredients that connote quality. This webinar will help you understand how to adapt your menu and ...

Jimmy John’s has launched a two-part celebrity-narrated audiobook, but customers will have to be loyalty program members and order sandwiches on two separate occasions to get it. The sandwich chain ...

Crumbl’s latest celebrity collaboration is with singer Benson Boone and features the Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie available starting today and timed to coincide with the release of his latest single, ...

Taco Bell is teaming up with professional skateboarder Tony Hawk to launch a build-your-own Luxe Cravings Box, available ...