Danny Klein

New store designs continue to set the stage for growth.

Will the quick-service restaurant customer be the true winner?

The iconic brand has made a major comeback.

As we approach the end of the calendar, here’s what’s on the mind of seven leaders, from restaurant to tech executives.

How A&W Took Control of its Own Destiny Again

It's been 10 years since the iconic brand placed its future in the hands of franchisees. And it hasn't looked back since.

Here’s a look at some figures and insights driving trends today, and what could be in store for restaurants when 2021 hits the rearview.

The Chipotlane-focused location is coming later this month.

Brands continue to search for an authentic voice.

Continued inflation and the end of stimulus is going to create a value battleground.

Shake Shack debuted its first drive-thru on December 6 in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with plans for more.

Digital, safety, and convenience draw a roadmap for the future.

The iconic brand carried more than 100 years of equity into the virtual explosion, and it plans to stick around well after the ‘shakeout.’

In some ways, forced dining room closures might benefit quick-service restaurants in the end.

Many of the brand's early pivots have become permanent functions.