After two rare negative quarters, industry bellwether McDonald’s turned positive once again in Q2, with same-store sales up 2.5%. The chain caught a tailwind from the McCrispy Strips and ...

Jeff Fenster is the epitome of an entrepreneur. The Everbowl founder lived many lives before he started the acai bowl concept in 2016, launching and selling multiple companies. Then, like a true ...

From doing deals with women’s basketball stars to creating cowboy boots from signature casual-dining booths, restaurant brands undertook a number of innovative marketing approaches in July. Lip ...

BJ’s Restaurants is “firing on all cylinders.” Same-store sales at the casual-dining chain rose nearly 3% in the second quarter, and restaurant-level profits increased more than 14% ...

BJ’s Restaurants continued to focus on its signature Pizookie in the second quarter to drive both traffic and engagement. The limited-time Snickers Pizookie ranked among its top three seasonal ...

Former Food Network staple Paula Deen announced Friday the closure of the Savannah, Ga., restaurant that launched her popularity with its Southern-inspired menus. Deen ran The Lady & Sons ...

Fogo de Chão, the Brazilian-based churrascaria concept, has opened its newest Manhattan location at the World Trade Center in a three-story space, the company said. Fogo de Chão said the 5,006 ...

Shake Shack is putting restaurant openings into overdrive, with 80-90 units slated to open this year, executives reported Thursday in their earnings call for the second quarter, ended June 24. The ...

How full-service restaurants are making a comeback A new report from Chatmeter finds that menu innovation and operational improvements are driving the segment’s turnaround ...

Why Felipe’s Taqueria focuses on internal restaurant growth over unit expansion Co-owner Pike Howard shares how the six-unit chain has developed a strong brand infrastructure and identity while ...

Matcha appeals to younger health-conscious restaurant consumers The powdered green tea is appearing in a growing number of drinks and desserts ...

Subway will be turning a restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., into a real-life “Happy Gilmore 2” venue, partnering with Netflix on Aug. 8 for a popup restaurant themed to the movie sequel. The ...