Quick Service

The tragedy of Dominik Mendoza

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2023

In 2022, the Quiznos franchisee opened a new prototype for the chain and signed an extensive development agreement. Less than one year later, he took his own life. For his widow, the problems were just beginning.

Leadership

Michael Keller named CEO, president of Jeremiah's Italian Ice

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2023

Founder Jeremy Litwack is shifting to a brand ambassador role, and the chain is beefing up its infrastructure to support more growth.

Marketing

Taco Bell partners with fan girl Paris Hilton to plug return of Volcano Menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2023

The fiery items debuted in the early 2000s, when the star was at her hottest. Now she’s partnering up to offer hot tips on Taco Bell’s first-ever advice hotline.

Food

The Wee Chippy is spreading fish & chips love around the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2023

From a tiny beachfront shop in California, Scotland-born Joe Gorrie built a cult following with his spin on fries. Now he’s aiming to become a bigger fish through franchising.

Financing

Restructuring gives control of Checkers to its lenders

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2023

Arbour Lane Capital Management, Garnett Station Partners and Guggenheim Investments are taking majority ownership in a deal that will cut back on the fast-food chain’s debt.

Operations

16 Handles, Red Mango Cafe make brand tweaks

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2023

The New York-based 16 Handles moves to Florida with new prototype, and Red Mango expands food offerings at the cafe concept.

Marketing

Taco Bell introduces its latest uniform collaboration, with Ricardo Gonzalez

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2023

The Brooklyn artist, known as It’s a Living, put his own spin on the fast-food chain’s uniforms. For the company, the goal is simple: Workers like cool outfits.

Financing

What happened the last time restaurants were this smitten with IPOs

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The heyday of initial stock offerings were the 1990s, seen by some as casual dining's coming out party. Here's what we can learn from those days.

Food