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Jeff Fenster is the epitome of an entrepreneur. The Everbowl founder lived many lives before he started the acai bowl concept in 2016, launching and selling multiple companies. Then, like a true ...
BJ’s Restaurants continued to focus on its signature Pizookie in the second quarter to drive both traffic and engagement. The limited-time Snickers Pizookie ranked among its top three seasonal ...
BJ’s Restaurants is “firing on all cylinders.” Same-store sales at the casual-dining chain rose nearly 3% in the second quarter, and restaurant-level profits increased more than 14% ...
Shake Shack is putting restaurant openings into overdrive, with 80-90 units slated to open this year, executives reported Thursday in their earnings call for the second quarter, ended June 24. The ...
How full-service restaurants are making a comeback A new report from Chatmeter finds that menu innovation and operational improvements are driving the segment’s turnaround ...
Subway will be turning a restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., into a real-life “Happy Gilmore 2” venue, partnering with Netflix on Aug. 8 for a popup restaurant themed to the movie sequel. The ...
McDonald’s on Thursday teased a test of new drinks that it plans to initiate at more than 500 locations starting Sept. 2.
2025 100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains with staggering results Meet the 100 fastest-growing brands with fewer than 100 locations ...
Tech Tracker: AI is the new executive assistant for restaurant operators and customers Many newer AI features offer personalized recommendations for business owners and consumers, from companies ...
Menu prices increase for the fifth straight month Full-service menu inflation drove the category up in June, as limited-service prices hit a three-month low ...
In 2025, restaurant groups face more financial complexity than ever before. Growth through franchising, acquisitions, and private equity investment has added layers of operational and reporting ...
New data shows restaurant visits per week have increased However, Big Chalk insights also illustrate that more trade-off consumers plan to cut their dining out budgets ...