Chipotle gives Rewards members a free Cilantro Lime Sauce with any entrée for Father’s Day week, tying the offer to loyalty growth and Summer of Extras push.

EEOC ramps up franchise enforcement, securing settlements and reforms; Applebee’s operator pays $270K amid broader actions across brands.

Daland Corp. revives classic Pizza Hut dine-in in small towns, fueling emotional pull and sales as Yum weighs a sale and closures reshape the brand.

Grubhub launches embedded ordering across Eater, Beli, Alexa+, and Bilt to capture high-intent moments and drive demand via trusted channels.

Stand 777 opens in San Antonio with sticker collectibles, free drinks, giveaways, and a week of promotions as 7 Brew marks a milestone expansion.

Starbucks returns to growth in Q2 FY26 as Back to Starbucks boosts comps, speeds service, and resets operations under Brian Niccol.

After a stock drop on cannibalization fears, Black Rock Coffee doubles down on a 20-20-20 growth model, tightens disclosure, and maps a 1,000-store path by 2035.

Square Payroll leads 2026 restaurant payroll rankings despite deposit delays, as operators compare features with Gusto and QuickBooks amid rising costs and tighter margins.

Zaxbys has officially appointed Russell Holland as Chief Development Officer, tapping his nearly two-decade QSR background to drive the brand's national expansion strategy.

Scooter's Coffee teams up with Little Debbie to introduce two new Cosmic Brownies-themed beverages, available for a limited time starting June 18, 2026.