Adrianne Irwin

RaceTrac’s all‑cash, $566M acquisition of Potbelly brings 445+ shops under a selective co‑location strategy, as foodservice gains share in convenience retail.

Explore McDonald's free McNugget Caviar kit launch. Learn how this luxury-casual pairing is reshaping restaurant marketing strategies for 2026.

Starbucks enlists Brian Niccol to accelerate speed, value, and experiential service, drawing on Chipotle playbooks to restore momentum.

Wendy’s links a global buildout of 1,000 net new restaurants to an AI-first operating model, leaning on international markets, selective U.S. closures, and a brand refresh to steady sales and lift profitability.

DoorDash links its in-house Dot robot with partners like Serve, Waymo, Coco, and Wing under an AI dispatcher, advancing a multi-year, multi-city plan to scale autonomous delivery.

One Table Restaurant Brands files Chapter 11 to stabilize Tender Greens and Tocaya, pursuing a sale as post-pandemic pressure reshapes mid-sized chains.

A close look at Jersey Mike’s rapid expansion, leadership shift, and international push under Blackstone’s ownership.

FMI’s retail foodservice report shows shoppers steering restaurant occasions to grocery delis, driven by value perceptions, in‑store discovery, and restaurant‑style conveniences.

Taco Bell lets franchisees opt out of breakfast, boosting Cantina Chicken and digital momentum to fuel local growth.

Tender Greens and Tocaya, under One Table Restaurant Brands, file for Chapter 11, signaling a pivotal moment for multi-brand dining on the West Coast and a path toward sale or reorganization.