Restaurant Daily

The Chicken Big Mac is coming to the U.S. Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is in trouble with the NLRB. And some Subway locations had to close due to lack of product.

Panera is carrying out its second round of corporate layoffs in less than a year. Consumers say casual-dining chains offer a better value than fast food. And Chipotle is planting its flag in a new country.

Time to brace for another disruption to the supply chain. Subway is expanding internationally again. And Chuy’s is working to quiet shareholder complaints about its planned acquisition.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene extends to hundreds of restaurants across six southeastern states. Grocery stores are ramping up their competition with restaurants. And Arby’s has named a restaurant chain veteran its new president.

Chick-fil-A has an uphill battle ahead internationally. Where do U.S. presidential candidates stand on key issues for operators? And Taco Bell wants to help consumers with their budgets.

Starbucks appears to be phasing out its once-beloved baked goods brand. IHOP’s president is retiring. And Raising Cane’s is revealing some ambitious growth goals.

Starbucks’ new CEO addresses the workers’ union. A Pizza Hut franchisee is selling all of its stores. And Jose Andres is opening a luxury hotel.

A court dismissed Boston Market’s appeal of the U.S. Foods lawsuit against the struggling chain. An activist investor is backing off some of his demands against Cracker Barrel.

MOD Pizza is making plans for a comeback. Denny’s is bringing a former exec. back to the job. And Informa’s FSTEC conference just wrapped up with a ton of interesting tech insights.

One restaurant tech supplier is undertaking a second round of layoffs. Gas prices are coming down. What does that mean for restaurants? And Taco John’s is jumping into catering