Red Robin Names Graff CFO
Mark Graff steps in as CFO to anchor Red Robin's First Choice turnaround with disciplined financial leadership.
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Boddie-Noell to Open 31 Scooter’s Coffee in NC, VA
Hardee’s giant Boddie-Noell inks 31-unit Scooter’s Coffee deal for NC and VA, leveraging drive-thru growth and local roots with rollout over 12–18 months.
news
May 15, 2026
Wingstop’s House of Flavor Scores with World Cup Fans
Wingstop turns match weeks into a multi-sensory festival, aligning bold pop-ups with World Cup energy to build brand affinity and measurable momentum.
marketing ideas
May 15, 2026
Inspire Brands Files for IPO - What It Means for the Restaurant Industry
The parent company behind Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, and Arby's has filed for an IPO a move that could reshape how Wall Street views the restaurant sector.
finance
May 15, 2026
Papa Johns Partners With Wing to Launch Drone Delivery in Charlotte
Papa Johns has teamed up with Alphabet's Wing for drone delivery of its new sandwich lineup in parts of Charlotte marking the first partnership of its kind between Wing and a national QSR brand.
operations
May 15, 2026
Swig Brings Dirty Soda Concept to Colorado With New Franchise Deal
Dirty soda chain Swig is expanding into Colorado through a 10-unit franchise deal, riding a consumer beverage trend that's catching the attention of major QSR players nationwide.
franchising
May 15, 2026
How to Build a Restaurant Brand Identity That Customers Remember
Learn how to develop a memorable restaurant brand identity that stands out in a crowded market, attracts loyal customers, and drives repeat business with actionable strategies and affordable tools.
marketing
May 15, 2026
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McDonald’s Q1: Value and Innovation
A warm, expert-led look at McDonald’s Q1 results, menu makeover, and the refranchise question shaping its growth.
franchising
May 14, 2026
Habit Ranch: Desert Brand Playbook
A reflective look at Habit Ranch, its immersive desert activation, and what it signals for brand loyalty and mindful, experiential dining.
marketing ideas
May 14, 2026
Cousins Lobster Expands Fried Seafood
Cousins Maine Lobster pilots a fried-seafood concept in Louisville, expanding through franchising while preserving premium sourcing and guest experience.
franchising
May 14, 2026
Smarter Schedules, Stronger Kitchens
A warm look at how restaurant scheduling apps and AI are reshaping labor, compliance, and margins from cafés to franchises.
tech
May 14, 2026
How to Build a Management Team When You Can't Afford to Hire Big
Learn proven strategies to build a resilient restaurant management team on a tight budget. Discover actionable frameworks restaurant owners use to grow without breaking the bank.
business management
May 14, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between Cash Basis and Accrual Accounting for Your Restaurant
It is the third week of February. You check your bank account, and the balance is terrifyingly low. Panic sets in. You immediately pull up your Profit & Loss statement for January, expecting the worst. Instead, the P&L says you had a highly profitable month. If your restaurant made so much money last month, where is all the cash?
accounting
May 14, 2026