Restaurant Daily

Chipotle registered its strongest same-store sales growth since 2024. Taco Bell was the workhorse yet again for Yum Brands. And Jersey Mike’s is off and running as a public company.

Q2 was not so great for Wingstop. It’s IPO day for Jersey Mike’s. And Church’s Chicken gets an investment.

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Taco Bell is breaking out the bigger guns to drive traffic. KFC’s best-kept secret could be steak. And TGI Fridays’ bankruptcy comes to a close.

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Cracker Barrel has a new CEO. Domino’s is doing another discount. And Gong Cha is going big in Texas.

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Noodles had a pretty fabulous second quarter. The Popeyes franchisee Sailormen finds a new buyer for some units. And consumers sure loved Wendy’s Frosty totes and other merch.

Taco Bell is trying to lure back customers. Chick-fil-A is testing a spicy version of its Chick-n-Strips. And Salad and Go has reworked its menu. 

Ron Shaich invests more in eatertainment. Chili’s gets a new look. And Domino’s is adjusting its marketing calendar.

Former longtime Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler has a new gig. Cracker Barrel’s comeback is picking up steam. And Popeyes really wants consumers to try its new chicken tenders.

Domino’s exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. Maple Street Biscuit Company has a new owner. And Jersey Mike’s IPO is off and running.

Topgolf is turning its venues into an advertising channel. Wonder is coming for fast food. A sexual harassment suit involving the restaurant Bouchon in Las Vegas is settled.