People are dining out more often, rather than ordering in. Chipotle Mexican Grill is steadily growing its Canadian business. And here’s how operators can protect restaurant workers during a heatwave.

Little Caesars hauls in a marketing touchdown. Big chains have recovered from the pandemic. And Jose Andres finally gets a restaurant in a former Trump hotel.

Burgerim’s founder has re-emerged after two years. Del Taco is paying $50 million to settle a wage and hour lawsuit. And your next Subway sandwich might come from a vending machine.

Starbucks is rethinking its restroom policy. Menu prices continue to soar. And Panera Bread opened a to-go only restaurant.

Delays are slowing down Shake Shack’s new store openings. Delivery drivers continue to cause headaches for Domino’s. And what impact will average gas prices over $5 have on restaurant consumers?

 Velvet Taco is getting a bigger headquarters. Fast-food dining rooms are continuing to disappear. And Krispy Kreme names a new COO.

Cracker Barrel is looking to draw a younger crowd. Tim Hortons is getting rid of seats. And Dave & Buster’s is still waiting for its events business to recover.

Starbucks is looking outside the company for its next CEO. Sardar Biglari wants Cracker Barrel to replace its chief executive. And fast-casual customers are increasingly using the drive-thru.

CEO pay is climbing, McDonald's is accessing its civil rights record, and job growth continues. 

The Starbucks union created a fund to support worker strikes. Jack Harlow is getting his own KFC meal. And in Texas district court, its Carbone’s vs. Carbone.