Restaurant Business

Restaurant trends remain mixed, as some are showing a very slow improvement, and there is a long way to go before the industry can recover to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. Mother's Day Success Mother's Day was May 11, and industry data has only recently trickled in from the...

The concept of an all-you-can-eat buffet could be among the first casualties of the coronavirus in the restaurant sector. What Happened The U.S. federal government is recommending that restaurants no longer offer self-service options and specifically highlights buffets that make use of "...

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) posted 5.1% U.S. same-store sales growth in its fourth-quarter earnings report, but this doesn't tell the full story. Breaking Down McDonald's Traffic  McDonald's same-store sales growth in the final months of 2019 was driven by new initiatives like...

Subway ended 2019 with less than 1,000 stores than it began the year with, and the sandwich chain's C-level is also slimming down.   Subway's Shrinking Store Footprint  Subway ended 2019 with 1,106 net fewer restaurants in the U.S., according to Restaurant Business. The...

The restaurant industry could serve up a busy 2020, especially in terms of new trends, M&A deals, and new concepts gaining in popularity. Top Trends The restaurant industry could see a boom in "ghost kitchens" -- that is virtual kitchens with minimal to no physical presences,...

Restaurant chains are pushing hard to convince consumers to order their food or to give a gift card to friends and families. One of the winners so far is chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A, according to the publication Restaurant Business. The Gift Of Time Chick-fil-A released a 2-minute ...

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced last week that it will begin the search for a new CEO — and whoever is appointed will be challenged on day one, according to a Wednesday Restaurant Business report.  Negative Operating Income At Jack In The Box Stores  Data...