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Shipley Signs a Three-Store Cincinnati Agreement With the Koettings
The Koetting family’s Ohio agreement targets a first Shipley shop for early 2027, followed by two more through 2029.
Panera's Market Bowls pair shared ingredients with portion choice
Three bowl recipes share rice and arugula while adding whole and half portions. The $9.99 starting price carries location and delivery qualifications.
GoTo Foods Adds Favor Across Its Texas Delivery Portfolio
Five GoTo Foods brands are set to join Favor across more than 550 Texas locations, adding a regional channel alongside existing delivery platforms.
Marco's plans Orlando training kitchen to support franchise expansion
A planned operations center costing more than $1 million pairs franchise education with a replica store kitchen, with opening expected in fall 2026.
SevenRooms launches Channel Connect to sync restaurant reservations
Channel Connect became available June 16, including to eligible noncustomers. Its local software license clarifies data and compatibility responsibilities.
Red Robin's two new sale agreements target debt reduction
Two pending packages cover 86 restaurants and $72.5 million in consideration. Their financing impact depends on closings and net proceeds.
May producer prices show energy outpacing food inflation
Producer energy prices rose faster than food prices in May. Restaurant buyers need invoice weights and contract terms to estimate their own cost changes.
Cracker Barrel Raises Guidance as Sales Declines Narrow
Cracker Barrel’s June outlook improved, but adjusted earnings remained below last year. Its filing separates traffic, retail margins and a litigation gain.
P. Terry's Pairs Employee Ownership With a Profit-Sharing Plan
P. Terry's profit sharing starts at 5% of operating income. Eligibility, pool size and individual payouts are separate questions.
Freddy’s Makes Bunless Bowls a Permanent Menu Choice
Freddy’s adds beef, chicken and veggie bowls to its permanent menu, building on earlier lettuce-wrap and customizable sandwich options.
Grubhub Connects Restaurant Discovery, Voice Ordering and Bilt Rewards
Wonder’s June update brings together referral links, conversational checkout and a monthly delivery-credit redemption, with different paths into Grubhub.
District Taco ties free Sunday kids meals to adult entrées
One qualifying adult entrée earns one free kids meal. Sunday, dine-in and counter-order requirements define the family occasion and its economics.
Chipotle Keeps the Seven-Visit Goal and Brings the Competition Local
The returning summer loyalty challenge adds a restaurant-level contest. Its economics depend on who changes their routine, including customers who never finish.
WOWorks names leaders for franchise recruitment and restaurant support
James Walker leads franchise growth and Nolan Woods takes operations and training as WOWorks pursues new locations and co-branding across six brands.
Panda puts brisket at the center of its summer barbecue dish
Panda schedules Cantonese BBQ Brisket for June 2 through August 10, while supplies last. Point and flat cuts and a char siu-style glaze define the summer dish.
Pollo Campero builds soccer offers around three order sizes
A $12 box, a family bundle and a $259 catering package anchor Campero’s soccer promotion, with capped meal rewards for sweepstakes winners.
Burger King pairs Crown Nuggets’ return with a $3.99 kids meal
Crown Nuggets are scheduled for June 2, followed a week later by Crayola King Jr. Meals. The campaign combines a returning product, a stated meal price and coloring activities.
Church’s gives its commercial chief loyalty, menu and pricing oversight
Kevin Nemeth’s new role combines marketing and digital responsibilities with menu and pricing decisions across Church’s restaurant system.