Jonathan Maze

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KFC reveals its new ‘Quick Pick-Up’ service as drive-thru waits soar

Customers place an order online, park in a dedicated spot and then grab their order from a pick-up shelf inside.

Why Domino’s gave out gift cards to local restaurants

Operators in several markets handed them out to random delivery customers as part of the company’s effort to highlight high fees for third-party delivery.

Papa Johns ditches the apostrophe

A look inside the pizza chain’s rebranding, including a new logo that distances itself even further from its embattled founder, John Schnatter.

A mutual history helps fuel the RBI-Firehouse deal

The CEOs of Restaurant Brands International and Firehouse Subs bonded over their early years at Burger King. The result was a $1 billion acquisition and more international growth for the sandwich concept.

McDonald’s announces new deals with DoorDash and Uber Eats

The deals give more favorable terms for the chain’s franchisees and will allow for integration into the chain’s mobile app.

Restaurant Brands International is buying Firehouse Subs for $1B

The owner of Burger King and Popeyes is adding the rapidly growing sandwich chain, citing its “long-term growth opportunity.”

Kura Sushi’s sales soar, and so does its stock

The conveyor belt sushi chain said its same-store sales are up 22% over 2019 so far this quarter. Its stock rose more than 25% on Friday.

The restaurant industry is doing great, or maybe it isn’t

The Bottom Line: Cash flow is at record levels for many operators, valuations are strong, but the operating environment remains brutal.

Pacific Bells, one of Taco Bell’s largest operators, to be sold to Orangewood Partners

The private equity firm has acquired the 250-unit franchisee from Partners Group. Tom Cook, the company’s founder, retains a significant stake.

Dutch Bros sales improve despite 'headwinds,' thanks to loyalty

The company’s new rewards app has already proven popular among customers and it is looking for new capabilities to improve it further.

In-N-Out is not moving to Florida

The company acknowledged that its president, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, spoke with the state’s governor. But it says it is not expanding into the state.

Labor and commodity costs hammer big Burger King franchisee Carrols

The operator’s dual inflation issues highlight problems restaurants are having in the current environment. But it also sees some improvement.

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