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Holiday-driven menu drops fuse nostalgia with wellness, turning menus into living calendars for fast-casual brands.

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Susannah Frost named Chick-fil-A President, joining Cliff Robinson as COO to guide domestic expansion and international growth.

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Ghost pepper-led promotions redefine autumn menus as chains blend heat, storytelling, and seasonal collaborations to drive foot traffic.

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CAVA rolls out Garlic Ranch Pita Chips with a Steak + Harissa Bowl and a refreshed Rewards program, tying flavor innovation to personalized guest experiences.

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Applebee’s launches Pick 6 Mondays, offering free wings with a $10 purchase when a Pick 6 occurs on Sundays, driving game-day momentum across dine-in and To Go.

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Beatrice Nguyen explores how leadership blends speed, loyalty, and standardized operations to grow Shake Shack while preserving its signature experience.

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Freddy’s expands with a 23,000-sq-ft Training & Innovation Center to boost franchise profitability and unit growth toward 800+ by 2026.

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Chapter 11 roils EYM’s Pizza Hut footprint, with auctions and asset sales reordering stores across IL, WI, IN, GA, and SC.

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How AI-enabled training, robotics, and crypto rewards are reshaping guest experience and workforce in modern restaurants.

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Candace Nelson headlines CREATE 2024 in Nashville, sharing her journey from finance to Sprinkles and Pizzana, with practical roadmaps for growth-minded restaurateurs.