2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (419+ words) The fast casual burger brand hopes a new rewards system, modernized point-of-sale platform and AI-backed operational analytics will aid its growth. As part of Project Catalyst, Shake Shack has enlisted cloud-based commerce platform Qu to modernize its POS and KDS,…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago  (461+ words) The value menu, which launches April 21, will include at least 10 items offered throughout the day, and builds on the chain's strategy of boosting traffic with low-priced items. McDonald's will expand its McValue offerings on April 21 with the inclusion of an…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (235+ words) Katelyn Zborowski previously spent over a decade at Yum Brands, where she helped develop more than 40 limited-time offerings for Taco Bell. In her new role, Zborowski will focus on strengthening product innovation and loyalty while delivering profitable value for Jack…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (389+ words) The brand's fast growth and four-wall EBITDA likely made the 700-unit chain an appealing acquisition target. Roark Capital is selling Nothing Bundt Cakes to KKR for $2 billion, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, both of which…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1002+ words) From diminishing marketing support to a sale of assets, operators could see changes that impact operations as the Fatburger parent continues through the Chapter 11 process. While Fat Brands spent the past few years building its portfolio of brands through acquisitions,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (302+ words) Increasing portions could help the brand draw more traffic, but structural factors mean its turnaround won't be as fast " or dramatic " as Chili's revival. The Italian chain saw its comparable sales drop by 2.4% last quarter, per Brinker's earnings report for…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (208+ words) Personalized offers, bonus rewards and access to exclusive menu items and events, like the 2026 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, could boost engagement. El Pollo Loco is expanding the bonuses offered to consumers by its Loco Rewards program to include seasonal…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (338+ words) If approved by the court, the company, which is undergoing the bankruptcy process, will seek bids for all or some of its assets beginning in April. Fat's bankruptcy process has been fraught with setbacks. . A group of creditors wanted to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1403+ words) Casual dining? Good, not great. Fast casual? Bad, not terrible. Taco Bell? Living M's. Wendy's? Living Menos. But, with the exception of Sweetgreen, which had its worst-ever quarter as a publicly traded firm, many of the underperformers were other QSR…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (183+ words) Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling will oversee the chain's real estate,site selection strategy and construction, and help develop prototypes in her new role. Previous title: Chief development officer, Miller's Ale House "Jennifer brings the experience, strategic vision, and people-first leadership we need…...