Starbucks will bring back more rigorous testing of new products. CEO Brian Niccol on the company’s earnings call acknowledged that he was “happy to discover” that Starbucks had a stage-gate process ...

Christie Cook started working as a server at Applebee’s 25 years ago before working her way up to general manager and ...

The Dallas-based casual-dining chain filed for bankruptcy protection just days after closing almost 50 restaurants ...

The Costa Mesa, Calif-based company also reported a 2.7% increase in same-store sales, which drove franchise restaurant ...

BJ’s Restaurants Inc. saw its Pizookie Pass promotion drive traffic in the third quarter, but it also pressured profits, ...

FAT Brands’ Q3 revenue gains were driven by the previous Smokey Bones acquisition, but the company is still facing a mountain of debt ...

The Shake Shack collection features four holiday ornaments created in partnership with woman-led company Craftspring (also New York-based), a holiday sweater for ugly sweater parties or matching ...

Although September was a strong hiring month for restaurants, October job growth has stalled both nationally and for the restaurant industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the ...

The Wendy’s Co. will be closing additional restaurants, accelerating planned closures from 2025 into this year, executives ...

As competition in the chicken category continues to intensify, Church’s Texas Chicken is pulling from a familiar playbook to ...

Noodles & Company has named Stephen Kennedy as its new executive vice president of marketing effective Nov. 18. He is charged with leading the brand strategy and customer growth initiatives.

From bringing back handwritten names on cups to refocusing on simple coffee drinks and the third place, the CEO’s Back to Starbucks plan is extensive ...