Quick Service

The owner of Quiznos and Church's is apparently making a play for a bankrupt Hardee's franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2023

A company apparently controlled by High Bluff Capital, the investment firm that owns the restaurant chains, is the stalking horse bidder for half of the 108 restaurants operated by Summit Restaurant Holdings.

Technology

Wendy's will soon deliver mobile orders using underground robots

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2023

The burger chain is working with Pipedream to send food from its kitchens to designated parking spots through underground portals.

Financing

Longer hours and open dining rooms boost Jack in the Box sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2023

The burger chain’s same-store sales increased 9.8% last quarter as its dining rooms reopened and late-night business returned to normal.

Marketing

Taco Bell wants to cancel its rival's trademark for 'Taco Tuesday'

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2023

The fast-food Mexican chain has petitioned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to end Taco John’s registration for the Taco Tuesday trademark, which it has owned for years.

Leadership

Jennifer Schuler has stepped down as Wetzel's Pretzels CEO

By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2023

Now a division of multi-concept MTY Group following last year's acquisition, the snack brand will not have a CEO, but Vincent Montanelli will take the lead as COO.

Premium

Technology

Ready or not, here come the robot drive-thrus

By Joe Guszkowski on May 11, 2023

Tech Check: More chains are using AI voicebots to take orders, believing they’ll help boost efficiency and sales. But is the technology ready for prime time?

Financing

Burger King franchisee Carrols said its profitability improved last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s largest operator said its same-store sales increased 11.7% in the first quarter, and much of that went to the bottom line.

Food