News

MrBeast Burger is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 30, 2022

The outlet in American Dream mall in New Jersey will be the first physical location for the fast-growing virtual brand.

Remembering "the Jackie Robinson of restaurants'

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 30, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Ernie Royal was a quiet pioneer in changing racial attitudes. Here's why he should never be forgotten.

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Food

Chipotle and Del Taco tap the Mexican street food tradition with new menu launches

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2022

The two chains spin specialties from food carts and Mexican taquerias into menu items that can be executed on a larger scale.

Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s latest test: Chicken Al Pastor

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 30, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing Chicken Al Pastor at 94 restaurants in Denver and Indianapolis.

Workforce

Quick-service restaurant chains make a last-ditch effort to kill California's Fast Act

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2022

Opponents of the landmark legislation, which would give employees a say in setting wages, are working to get Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto the bill.

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Leadership

Is this Starbucks' next CEO?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2022

He checks many of the boxes on Starbucks' list of ideal characteristics, and his education background could be the labor remedy that's eluded the brand.

Operations

Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan faces backlash after closing her restaurant Chaatable in Nashville, Tenn.

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 30, 2022

Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan faces backlash after closing the Nashville restaurant Chaatable.

Marketing

Little Caesars kicks off its NFL sponsorship with Matthew Stafford

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2022

The quarterback for the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams will appear in training camp-style ads as the chain becomes the official pizza of the NFL.

Technology

Over half of restaurants that use DoorDash report revenue, customer growth

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

The finding was part of the company’s latest Economic Impact Report, published alongside a new ad campaign highlighting how it helps local businesses.

Marketing

BJ’s launches $10 Pizookie subscription