News

Ritch Allison is retiring as Domino’s Pizza CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

Russell Weiner will take over as chief executive on May 1. Former CEO David Brandon was named executive chairman. Sandeep Reddy was named CFO.

Operations

California, NYC roll back COVID mandates for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2022

Operations on the West Coast no longer have to require masks, and establishments in the nation's largest city can drop their proof-of-vaccine requirement as of Monday.

Financing

How Wendy’s plans to keep its breakfast sales growing

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

The daypart is now 8.5% of the company’s sales and it has aggressive plans for improvement this year, with the company investing more in advertising.

Financing

Domino’s is having a hard time finding delivery drivers

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

The pizza chain offered a bleak assessment of its labor issues so far this year. It is also raising the price of its “Mix and Match” offer to $6.99 for delivery customers.

Financing

A small quesadilla chain gets an investment from Mooyah’s owner

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 01, 2022

Investor Anand Gala and his Gala Capital Partners have taken a minority stake in seven-unit fast-casual concept Dillas Quesadillas to help it become a franchisor.

Premium

Financing

Fast-food restaurants search for the right notes on value

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

The Bottom Line: With their costs soaring, chains are moving off traditional value prices. But some are cutting back on what’s included with the offer. There are perils either way.

Premium

Financing

How Lone Star Steakhouse fell off its horse

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2022

Reality Check: Once a worthy rival of Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn and Logan's, the brand is no longer around. Here's why.

Technology

Tech roundup: Checkers to automate more drive-thrus

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 28, 2022

Franchisees of the chain will now be able to use AI voice ordering at their restaurants. Also, Black and Mobile expands, Cracker Barrel grows its virtual pancake brand, and more.

Leadership