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Shake Shack wants to teach fast-food restaurants how to cook

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

The fast-casual chain launched a campaign to spotlight the made-to-order cooking that goes on in its units, joining with Chipotle as a critic of assembly line fast food.

Food

Chipotle plans to do a lot more with its menu this year

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The fast-casual chain began ramping up menu innovation last year. Expect to see a mix of new and previous menu items, including the return of Chicken al Pastor next month.

Food

PopUp Bagels teams up with Wingstop for a schmear

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2026

Fans of the fast-casual chicken chain's Lemon Pepper wings will be able to dip their bagels in the flavor, just in time for a certain Big Game.

Financing

Why consumers' views on value are changing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2026

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast features Jen Meyers, growth strategy leader for the restaurant practice at Alvarez & Marsal, talking about consumer views on restaurants.

Financing

Restaurant chains start 2026 on offense

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2026

The Bottom Line: The restaurant industry kicked off January with new value offers, limited-time offers and an awful lot of new protein products.

Operations

Major Food Group sues Canadian pizza franchise for trademark violation, false advertising

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2026

A quick-service pizza franchise brand operated by Carbone Restaurant Group is falsely claiming to be associated with the high-end Italian-American restaurant Carbone in New York and around the world. Investors could be being duped, according to court filings.

Marketing

Chris Brandt, Chipotle president and chief brand officer, steps down

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2026

After nearly eight years with the fast-casual chain, Brandt is departing immediately. His role will be filled by Stephanie Perdue as interim chief marketing officer. In addition, Chief Legal Officer Roger Theodoredis also stepped down.

Marketing

For consumers, taste trumps price when it comes to value

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2026

Restaurant customers refuse to skimp on flavor at a lower price and will go somewhere else if they feel quality is declining, according to a new consumer survey from Alvarez & Marsal.

Marketing

It's January, so here come the restaurant chain discounts

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2026

Several brands are pushing value offers early in 2026, which is typical for this time of year. But these deals come as consumers are more skeptical of menu prices than they’ve ever been.

Food

Sweetgreen taps longevity expert for latest collab

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 06, 2026

The fast-casual chain's new "Eat What Loves You Back" menu was designed by aging-well advocate Dr. Mark Hyman of Function Health. Will it help you live to 100?

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