News

Subway slowed its closures last year, but not by much

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2024

The sandwich giant closed more than 400 U.S. restaurants last year, continuing a long string of net closures. It also generated a lot more revenue from suppliers in 2023.

Marketing

NYC asks for input on a new menu-labeling requirement

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2024

Items with high sugar content will need to be flagged, but only if they're exactly what's available in packaged retail form. The targets are beverages.

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Marketing

Meet the restaurant industry's new government adversary

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2024

Reality Check: The FTC wants the business to change several longstanding operating conventions. Has it heard why that's a bad idea?

Leadership

Restaurant Business wins 2 Jesse H. Neal awards for excellence in B2B journalism

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 26, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze also took home the prestigious G.D. Crain Jr. award for his contributions to business media over the course of his career.

Operations

After a long winter, spring brings signs of life to Applebee's and Outback

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 26, 2024

Data from Placer.ai shows that full-service traffic perked up in March after a difficult end to the year.

Financing

Atlanta fine-dining fixture Ray's Restaurants to be sold as founder retires

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 26, 2024

Nothing will change under new owner TEI Hospitality, Ray’s namesake Ray Schoenbaum said.

Operations

Friendly's parent Brix Holdings agrees to acquire Clean Juice

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 26, 2024

The organic juice and healthy food brand joins the portfolio that also includes Orange Leaf and Red Mango.

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Financing

Malls are quietly making a comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2024

Once left for dead as shoppers moved online and then the pandemic hit, malls are regaining lost traffic. And that has been a boon for restaurant chains like Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon and Chick-fil-A.

Marketing