Starbucks, DoorDash will take delivery partnership nationwide

The chain is offering delivery through DoorDash in select markets including Northern California, Texas, Georgia and Florida before expanding in March.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 17, 2023

KFC veteran joins southern chicken chain as chief supply chain officer

Carl Mount will join Zaxby's to manage partnerships and optimize solutions, starting Jan. 17.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 13, 2023

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Menu development

Restaurants big and small are experimenting with their menus to align with the preferences of on-the-go diners and mitigate the impact of rising food costs, supply chain disruption and shrinking consumer discretionary funds. 

By Restaurant Dive staff

Starbucks’ corporate workers must return to office 3 days per week

Interim-CEO Howard Schultz said low rates of office usage pushed the chain to make office work a requirement for employees living within commuting distance of its headquarters and regional offices.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 13, 2023

Wendy’s eliminates chief commercial officer role as part of corporate restructure

The company will shift its focus to more traditional store development and remains committed to building its breakfast daypart, accelerating its digital business and growing its overall footprint.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 13, 2023

Former Applebee’s head becomes CEO of Modern Restaurant Concepts

John Cywinski will lead the company, which operates Qdoba, Modern Market Eatery and Lemonade, effective immediately. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 12, 2023

Franchise spotlight: Toppers Pizza expects to surpass 100 units in 3 years

A tenured executive team, long-term franchisees and a strong support system are helping the 70-unit pizza chain expand in the U.S.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 12, 2023

Shake Shack expects to open up to 70 units in 2023

Of these units, 40 will open in the U.S., including a mix of traditional, drive-thru and non-traditional locations, such as travel centers. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 11, 2023

Texas Roadhouse promotes exec to president

Gina Tobin, who has worked at the casual chain for nearly 30 years in various roles, will keep her responsibilities as chief learning and culture officer. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 11, 2023

In-N-Out Burger will open Nashville restaurants in 2026

The burger chain will invest $125.5 million to establish an Eastern territory office, which will support its first restaurant openings east of Texas.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 11, 2023

Five Guys says breach may have compromised applicant data

The fast food chain said in letters to consumers that it first became aware of the breach in September 2022.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2023

Denny’s taps CEC Entertainment exec as CMO

Sherri Landry succeeds John Dillon, who was promoted to president of the chain in the fall, and will be tasked with amplifying Denny’s cultural relevance. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 10, 2023

Burger King taps longtime PepsiCo veteran as CMO

Most recently CMO of Mountain Dew, Pat O'Toole will help grow traffic, accelerate sales and support the chain's Reclaim the Flame plan.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 10, 2023

McDonald’s prepares for corporate restructuring, staff cuts

The chain didn’t disclose how many employees could be impacted by the potential restructuring, which would be part of an initiative called “Accelerating the Organization.”

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 9, 2023

SEC fines ex-McDonald’s CEO $400K for false statements about his termination

McDonald’s was also charged by the SEC for “shortcomings in its public disclosures related to Steve Easterbrook’s separation agreement,” but does not face financial consequences. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 9, 2023

Why CEC Entertainment is extending Peter Piper brand with fast casual concept

A year after opening its first off-premise-only Express units, the company is opening a fast casual version of the brand in Kansas City, Kansas.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 9, 2023

Texas Roadhouse CFO retires

Tonya Robinson retired earlier this week after a 24-year career at the casual dining chain. Keith Humpich, VP of finance, has been appointed interim CFO.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 6, 2023

DoorDash launches package pickup service

The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux appoints Scott Taylor as CEO

Taylor has served as COO at the casual dining brand since 2010, and has helped it grow to 75 units in 13 states.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 5, 2023

90-unit Burger King franchisee files for bankruptcy

Toms King Holdings felt the pinch on cash flow due to increased shipping and food costs, inflation and decreased availability of labor. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 5, 2023

Applebee’s president John Cywinski resigns

Tony Moralejo, currently president of Dine Brands International and Global Development, will take the helm of the company effective Jan. 6.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 5, 2023

Jamba by Blendid kiosk makes hospital debut

The robot smoothie kiosk will open this month at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where it will be operated by foodservice giant Sodexo.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 4, 2023

Blaze Pizza appoints Beto Guajardo as president, CEO

Guajardo most recently worked at Focus Brands and succeeds Amanda Shaw, who took the top position at the pizza chain in 2019. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 4, 2023

Carrols Restaurant Group CEO unexpectedly dies

Paulo Pena took the helm of the Burger King and Popeyes franchisee less than a year ago. Anthony Hull will now serve as interim president and CEO.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 3, 2023

Starbucks to update rewards program in February

Instead of 50 stars, customers will need to earn 100 stars for a hot coffee or tea, but some items will cost fewer points. 

By Julie Littman • Dec. 30, 2022

Franchise spotlight: How various brands are accelerating growth

Franchisors are turning toward entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators to expand their unit counts, and many are building significant pipelines.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 22, 2022