The fast-food chain operator is exploring strategic options for its pizza brand after years of sales challenges, including a 6% decline in U.S. same-store sales in the third quarter. Yum Brands said on Tuesday that it is putting its struggling Pizza Hut brand under review after its latest in a string of ugly sales results… read more

FABI Awards celebrate culinary creativity shaping the future of foodservice; applications now open for 2026 entries CHICAGO – October 22, 2025 – The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® has officially opened submissions for the 2026 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, honoring products that redefine culinary innovation and transform foodservice menus. The prestigious awards celebrate… read more

Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in operations have entered administration, triggering the closure of 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites. More than 1,200 jobs are at risk, marking one of the most significant restructurings in the British casual dining sector this year. The crisis follows financial turbulence at DC London Pie Limited, the franchisee operating Pizza Hut’s… read more

Whataburger is proud to announce the addition of two accomplished leaders to its executive team: Selah Speich as Vice President of Franchise and Ana Grace as Vice President of Customer Experience and Digital Strategy. These appointments reflect Whataburger’s continued commitment to operational excellence, franchise growth, and delivering exceptional Guest experiences as the brand celebrates its… read more

Restaurants are struggling to turn a profit amid sky-high food costs, prompting many to consider raising prices unless inflation is brought under control. In its 2025 Restaurant Industry Survey, restaurant management software company Toast says profitability was revealed to be the biggest concern among operators heading into 2026. One-fifth of operators ranked inflation as the… read more

Starbucks and Dunkin’ both saw negative traffic for the third quarter, while 7 Brew and smaller coffee chains led the way It’s a tale of two coffee segments: On the one end, Starbucks and Dunkin’ — the two largest coffee chains — are still struggling with traffic. Mirroring the rest of the QSR industry, visits… read more

Why QSRs must balance efficiency gains with the human connections that keep guests coming back. Restaurant automation is a double-edged sword, or in this case, a kitchen knife. On one side, it helps quick-service restaurants cut costs and slice through inefficiencies. On the other, it can sever guest relationships. The problem isn’t the technology itself,… read more

A new report from YouGov finds that restaurant consumers’ habits have shifted significantly in the past year as menu prices remain high Relentlessly high menu prices coupled with macroeconomic pressures have been a major narrative for well over a year now, driving a decline in traffic and frequency across most restaurant segments. A new report… read more

A new lunch report from ezCater finds that office workers aren’t taking meal breaks as often. That, plus inflation, is cutting into midday sales and traffic at restaurants. More workers are skipping lunch, with Gen Z and millennials on the leading edge of the trend. According to “The Lunch Report” from online catering platform ezCater,… read more

Starbucks’ decision to abruptly close dozens of locations across New York City has reverberated far beyond its own balance sheet. For consumers, baristas, real estate players and competing food businesses, the fallout speaks to a broader recalibration in urban food and beverage strategy. Independent operators eye Starbucks’ real estate vacuum With Starbucks pulling back, independent… read more