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Operations

Mac Haik Restaurant Group to bring Starbird to Texas

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 10, 2026

The First Watch franchisee has signed a 36-unit agreement with Starbird, which will bring the premium fast-food chain to Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

Financing

The secret behind the success of Dave's Hot Chicken

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Jim Bitticks, CEO of the fast-casual hot-chicken chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about his new role and why the brand has been so successful.

Financing

Wingstop reports first full-year drop in same-store sales in 22 years

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 18, 2026

Its domestic same-store sales declined 3.3% last year, but the fast-casual chain is cautiously optimistic about 2026 with the rollout of a digital system that is cutting service times in half.

Technology

Wonder acquires fast casual Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 10, 2026

The popular New York City spot is Wonder’s first restaurant acquisition, and there could be more to come as the food hall/delivery company looks to accelerate its growth.

Food

A loaded 'tendy' burrito brings the late-night crowd to Saucy by KFC

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2025

Behind the Menu: Yum Brands' chicken tender concept has added several new formats and flavors to expand eating occasions and push customization in new directions. The Kitchen Sink Grand'ito is the latest.

Food

Chicken N Pickle spotlights the 'eat' in eatertainment with menu overhaul

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2025

14 new dishes steer the scratch-made menu in a lighter and more global direction.

Financing

KFC is not afraid of growing chicken competition

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2025

Company executives believe that increasing competition from other chicken chains can keep them on their toes internationally and help them get better back home in the U.S.

Food

Café Vivant reclaims the flavor of Heritage breed chicken to power the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2025

The California restaurant partners with a regenerative farm to raise and supply the birds and other products, creating a closed loop ecosystem.

Financing

Popeyes works to emerge from a surprising sales slump

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain’s same-store sales declined again last quarter, its fourth decline in the past five earnings periods. Here’s what the company plans to do to turn it around.

Food

For Zaxbys' CMO Patrick Schwing, enhancing the core menu is key

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Oct. 28, 2025

Menu Talk: The fast-casual exec discusses how Zaxbys is competing in the crowded chicken space with a new menu format, sauce innovation and compelling limited-time items.

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