The landmark bill packing $29B in restaurant aid advances, chains hit on a way to boost catering sales, and regional favorite Milio’s Sandwiches is sold.

A bunch of restaurant aid moves forward in Congress, the CDC questions restaurant openings, and Burgerim franchisees shouldn’t expect much.

Wendy’s is casing out banks, independents say they’ll be forced to raise prices, and loyalty programs are getting a big push from fast-food chains.

Red Robin has a turnaround plan, TGI Friday’s learns to text, and Chipotle ties pay to diversity.

Alamo Drafthouse declares bankruptcy, Wendy’s doubles down on breakfast and not all restaurants in Texas are happy that the state lifted COVID restrictions

Is a 4th wave of the pandemic looming? Yum Brands is buying a tech company. And restaurateur Danny Meyer reveals his biggest restaurant industry mistake.

Steak ‘n Shake goes kiosks, fast-food prices soar and the owner of an iconic restaurant vows to rebuild after a fire.

The prospect of a wage hike still looms, Quaker Steak & Lube has been sold, and the industry’s annual convention in Chicago will be suspended again this year.

Golden Corral tests booze, Martha Stewart takes a fast-food job, and pizza chains incur Wall Street’s wrath. 

The Burgerim saga continues, consumers’ name their favorite chain-restaurant fries, and Salt & Straw expands.