The Mexican fast-food chain has historically been slower to expand outside the U.S. as its offerings were less familiar elsewhere. But the company believes it finally has the right strategy to become a global growth engine. Among the three bigger Yum Brands concepts, Taco Bell sticks out in more ways than one. In the U.S.,… read more

Krispy Kreme, Inc. announced its official launch into Brazil, marking a milestone in the brand’s global expansion. The Company will open its first shop through a minority interest joint venture with Ipiranga’s AmPm in the busy Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek neighborhood in São Paulo in late April. Krispy Kreme’s market entry will be carried out through… read more

After a chilly start to the year, the Italian casual-dining chain said business has picked up recently, despite signs that consumer sentiment is down. After a chilly winter at Olive Garden, business appears to be warming up again for spring. Same-store sales at the casual-dining chain increased 0.6% during the quarter ended Feb. 23. That… read more

Elon Musk is building a supercharging center with a restaurant and outdoor movie screens. But who is doing the food? Those in the know cannot say. As Tesla’s spaceship-like diner and supercharging center takes shape in Los Angeles, the big question remains: Who’s going to develop the menu? For years, Tesla founder and world’s richest… read more

The two previous installations at restaurants in Stockton and Santa Rosa have resulted in 30%-40% energy coverage A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oceanside, Calif., has completed a microgrid project in partnership with New York City-based SolMicroGrid, marking the quick-service chain’s third such development. SolMicroGrid leverages solar, on-site battery energy storage, and generators to ensure continuous power… read more

Chick-fil-A has jumped into the top 10 with a 43% increase in brand value, according to valuation consultancy Brand Finance After a challenging 2024 that included four straight quarters of same-store sales declines, Starbucks is no longer the world’s most valuable restaurant brand, according to a new “Restaurants 25 2025” report from valuation consultancy Brand… read more

Guith has held senior leadership roles at brands including Church’s Texas Chicken, Cinnabon and The Coca-Cola Company. US-based CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s restaurants, has appointed Joe Guith as its new CEO. Guith’s appointment is effective from 7 March 2025 He brings to the role his experience in franchising, restaurant… read more

CEO Chris Tomasso said the daytime café brand is ‘meaningfully scaling’ expenditures this year First Watch Restaurant Group Inc., operator of the daytime café brand, will be increasing marketing in 2025, executives said Monday. The Bradenton, Fla.-based company, which Monday released earnings for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, said the marketing push is a… read more

The right technology and strategies can serve up exactly the supply chain solutions that so many restaurants need. The good news for full-service restaurants is that for the most part, cost inflation seems to be on the decline. The bad news is that it feels like almost every week of 2025 has brought with it… read more

CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese, announced today its brand expansion plans for 2025, following the successful completion of its remodel program in 2024, which reimagined more than 450 Fun Centers across the U.S. The remodel introduced an all-new look, updated games, enhanced entertainment, an expanded menu, and exciting new prizes. Building… read more