Noodles & Company's Pipeline 'Three Times Stronger' Than a Year Ago
The fast casual is gearing up for more growth as AUVs climb.
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Wingstop Reveals Comprehensive Plan to Curb Sluggish Sales
The 1,858-unit fast casual is leaning into value, and key menu innovation is prepared to go national in September.
The Impact of Inflation on Restaurant Buying and Selling
The increased value of restaurants is creating an optimistic outlook for the industry.
Marco's Pizza Reaches $1 Billion in Annual Sales
Marco’s Pizza announced it has officially crossed the $1 billion annual systemwide sales milestone. The achievement comes on the heels of record-breaking growth catapulting its...
McDonald's Isn't Banking on Robots Solving the Labor Crisis
The chain knows there's enough labor to fill demand, because its company-run footprint has proven as much with practically full rosters.
86 Repairs Raises $15.2 Million in Series A Funding
Chicago-based restaurant tech company 86 Repairs today announced it raised $15.2 million in Series A funding led by Silicon Valley-based Storm Ventures with participation from Savory Fund, Lightbank,...
Smalls Sliders Secures Equity Investment from 10 Point Capital
Smalls Sliders announced an equity investment from 10 Point Capital, a firm with an established track record of helping founders create dominant franchise brands. Already on QSR’s 40/40 List...
Au Bon Pain Owner Ampex Brands Acquires Bellagreen
Ampex Brands, Au Bon Pain operator and a leading Yum! Brands and 7-Eleven franchisee with more than 500 quick-service and fast-casual restaurants and convenience stores, has acquired bellagreen, an...
Cicis Owner Buys 59-Unit Dunn Brothers Coffee
The 35-year-old brand is looking to kickstart growth again after slimming its footprint in the past few years.
Domino's Evaluating 'All Options' as Delivery Woes Continue
The channel, which is far more labor intensive than carryout, saw sales decline 11.7 percent in the second quarter, a step down from the 10.7 percent dip in Q1.