Caribou Coffee appoints Zane Thomas-Rogers as Chief Operations Officer to strengthen execution across its expanding coffeehouse network.

Jimmy John's secures official sandwich partnership with ESPN College GameDay, deploying national broadcast visibility and in-venue activations throughout college football season.

America's largest cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes hidden lettuce costs and food safety risks, prompting restaurants to audit menu applications.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opens first brick-and-mortar in Indianapolis, signaling aggressive Midwest growth with 83 locations and 300 in development.

QSRs chase digital, but outdated in-store design kills loyalty. Data shows remodels lift sales and retention—make four walls match the brand promise.

Polling shows majority support for franchise-specific joint employer rules as Congress weighs the American Franchise Act.

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

Explore the impact of McDonald’s departure from the NRA on the minimum wage debate in the restaurant industry and the implications for QSR brands and tipping practices.