DoorDash pays $425M for Wonder's campus dining platform and a stake in Wonder, betting on robotic kitchens and institutional foodservice growth.

Chipotle names former KFC global CEO Sabir Sami to its board as the chain expands into Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.

LeBron James joins Mike's Red Tacos as an investor, backing the birria chain led by Blaze Pizza and Dave's Hot Chicken veteran Bill Phelps.

Practical payroll compliance checklist for restaurant owners covering wage rules, tips, overtime, taxes, deductions, and recordkeeping to reduce legal risk.

Discover practical promotion ideas - time-based deals, loyalty programs, local partnerships, and digital marketing - to boost restaurant foot traffic consistently.

Lucy Brady joins Jamba as president to lead digital-first growth strategy. GoTo Foods restructures leadership to strengthen franchise platform capabilities.

Contactless payment offers restaurants faster transactions, better security, and improved customer experience, making it a valuable, worthwhile technology investment today.

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen named Best Fast-Casual Chain in Reviewed 2026 Awards, reflecting shift from price competition to quality and transparency.

O'Charley's shuttered all corporate restaurants nationwide on September 9, 2026, ending its 55-year legacy as a casual-dining regional powerhouse.

Authentic Restaurant Brands lands $325M investment from Trimontium to fuel disciplined regional expansion across five established restaurant concepts.