The deal is a significant expansion of Pepper Lunch’s presence in the U.S. and covers parts of Southern California and Nevada.

Daniel Smith, who joined the chain earlier this year, is restructuring corporate to assist operators, boost franchise communication and optimize its business model.

The fast casual chain’s transformation will touch two-thirds of the menu and will fill in flavor gaps with items like Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi.

Louisiana Apple’s major creditor, City National Bank of Florida, claimed the operator and the brand transferred control of its restaurants in a breach of credit agreements.

The company said its new features can help restaurants drive traffic and frequency, and that apps are more effective than websites.

Traffic rose in the days following the promotion launch, but customers still view pricing negatively at McDonald’s.

Intouch Insight’s drive-thru study found across-the-board improvements in chains’ speed, and the firm added Raising Cane’s to its ranking for the first time.

The Mexican QSR chain’s new combo meals could help improve consumer value perceptions as 2024’s discount wars continue.

The brand said it would share the precise location of the first Griddle & Go unit when it opens later in the fall. Perkins has shifted its unit construction strategy away from its legacy units, which ...

Brand veteran Dawn Hooper will serve as interim CFO for the third time since 2020 after Brian Scott departs in November for a position outside the restaurant industry.

The delivery platform also added offsite capabilities and sponsored brand placements for CPG brands as delivery platforms race to improve ad offerings.

The deal is the latest in a string of partnerships between the delivery giant and robotics developers, and includes sidewalk robots and robotaxis.