Carl's Jr.

How Puzder’s appointment could ease restaurants’ labor woes

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2016

Here's what Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor has said about labor issues of crucial importance to the restaurant industry.

Operations

Last week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Special OMG edition

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 13, 2017

Necks were so torqued by developments thus far in 2017 that a special report was warranted. Have the neck brace ready.

Food

Technomic: Tracking the fry trend

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

News that Wendy’s added Bacon Ranch Fries to its lineup prompted a passionate discussion on craveable sides here at the Restaurant Business editorial office.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain burgers

By Jill Failla and Lizzy Freier on Feb. 28, 2017

Customers reveal which restaurant chains offer them the most craveable burgers that they can’t get anywhere else in a recent Technomic survey.

2017 Top 500: Burger

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 07, 2017

The top three burger chains, all QSRs, own two-thirds of the category's sales.

Financing

Piece of Culver's is sold

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2017

The Culver family retains control, but a board seat has been extended to the buyer, Roark Capital.

Financing

Chains are packing up for more favorable HQ sites

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 13, 2016

McDonald's isn't the only chain relocating its home base. Several restaurant concepts announced in recent months that their HQs will soon have a new locale.

Food