Learn how to forecast restaurant inventory using sales data, demand trends, and stock tracking to reduce food waste, control costs, and improve profitability.
Oct 14, 2026
AI helps restaurant owners streamline back-office management, automate administrative tasks, improve accuracy, control costs, and make smarter business decisions.
Oct 14, 2026
Gen Restaurant Group sells all 47 Gen Korean BBQ locations to Chubby Cattle Group for $100 million, keeping its brand and CPG business.
Oct 14, 2026
Alexandria Restaurant Partners names Nazia Millwala president, succeeding founders in a planned leadership transition across Virginia and Orlando.
Oct 14, 2026
Cicis Pizza names franchise veteran Kimberly Thompson EVP of Development, targeting 600 locations within five years across key Southern markets.
Oct 14, 2026
Savory Fund closes Fund III at $201.5 million, drawing bank capital for the first time as it bets on repeating the success of Swig and Mo' Bettahs.
Oct 13, 2026
Dillas Quesadillas hires Michael Mabry as its first-ever COO to lead operations, marketing and franchise sales on the path to 50 locations by 2028.
Oct 13, 2026
Starbucks firmly denies rumors of a $50 billion Chipotle acquisition, shifting focus to its turnaround plan and upcoming Q4 earnings report.
Oct 12, 2026
September 2026 restaurant leadership changes highlight executive priorities around expansion, operations, franchising, technology, financial performance, customer engagement, and sustainable growth.
Oct 12, 2026
Learn how to calculate restaurant labor costs, determine labor cost percentages, account for payroll expenses, track spending, and improve profitability through smarter staffing decisions.
Oct 9, 2026
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BurgerFi, a well-known restaurant chain, recently made headlines with its bankruptcy filing and subsequent asset sale. The company decided to sell all its assets from both the BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza brands after facing financial difficulties. In a recent 8-K filing, BurgerFi announced that the court had approved the sale of its assets to TREW Capital Management. This move marks a significant development in the restaurant industry landscape.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to restaurants and foodservice distributors regarding the origin of cucumbers. An importer importing whole cucumbers from Mexico voluntarily recalled the produce due to concerns over potential salmonella contamination. This incident underscores the importance of stringent food safety measures in the food industry and the critical role of regulatory authorities in safeguarding public health.
Pinstripes, a popular eatertainment chain, faced deepening financial losses in the second quarter, amounting to $9.3 million, with a significant 9.4% decline in same-store sales compared to the previous year. This decline highlights the challenges posed by the current economic environment on the restaurant sector, emphasizing the need for adaptability and strategic decision-making to navigate turbulent times.
In a move to attract customers and enhance its offerings, Red Lobster recently launched a menu revamp initiative. Building on this momentum, the restaurant chain introduced a new Happy Hour menu available every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. This strategic decision aims to boost foot traffic during off-peak hours and increase customer engagement through enticing promotions and deals.
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