The chain is also down to one location in Alabama following franchisee Matadoor Restaurant Group’s bankruptcy in July Del Taco has reportedly exited the state of Georgia. According to several local reports, the chain’s 11 restaurants in the state abruptly closed this week. The chain’s website currently lists 558 locations spanning 18 states. Georgia is… read more

The franchisee first added the quick-service chain in 2024, joining KFC, Taco Bell, and Arby’s restaurants in its expanding portfolio KBP Brands, one of the largest franchise groups in the United States, has acquired 78 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This marks KBP’s second Sonic acquisition in less than… read more

‘We grew sales across all income cohorts in Q4,’ the pizza chain said, even as competitors struggled with lower-income consumers Domino’s Pizza is optimistic about its leadership in the pizza and quick-service categories after posting 3.7% same-store sales growth in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, 2025. Russel Weiner, CEO of the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based… read more

Same-store sales are up more than 8% at the casual-dining steakhouse chain through the first seven weeks of the new year, but beef inflation continues to put pressure on profits. After a relatively quiet end of 2025 by Texas Roadhouse standards, the steakhouse chain is coming out of the gates hot so far in 2026…. read more

Customers seeking class-action status argue in court that the fast-casual chain failed to protect their personal information, even after being hit by a cyberattack last year. Panera Bread is facing at least seven lawsuits filed in recent weeks in federal court after another data breach in January potentially compromised personal information of current and former… read more

He left Chobani in 2022 to replace Impossible’s founder; a three-member executive team shares the CEO responsibilities for now. Peter McGuinness has decided to quit as CEO of plant-based “meat” maker Impossible Foods after leading the company for nearly four years. He will remain on the board of directors while Impossible’s three-member executive leadership team… read more

The fast casual chain plans to better support its marketing with targeted media as it looks to reverse negative sales growth. Chipotle plans to evolve its brand messaging as part of a new “Recipe for Growth” strategy, according to an earnings statement. The five-point growth plan comes as the fast casual chain notched its third… read more

CEO Ray Blanchette said the chain has signed 150 agreements within the past six months, and franchisees are excited to grow again. It might seem impossible for TGI Fridays to hit 1,000 units and $2 billion in revenue by 2030, but CEO Ray Blanchette said the once-bankrupt chain has a clear path to growth through… read more

Surround yourself with qualified experts who can help you develop the right strategies. A recent International Franchise Association report shows that franchising continues to have a substantial, positive impact on the U.S. economy. The restaurant industry has always been fertile ground for franchise success. Restauranteurs looking to expand their concept should consider franchising as an… read more

Brett Patterson, who most recently served as CEO of Miller’s Ale House, joins the chain as it slows down its unit growth. Dive Brief: Portillo’s has appointed Brett Patterson as president and CEO, effective Feb. 23, the company said in a Wednesday press release. He will also join the company’s board of directors. He will… read more