<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Restaurant - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Restaurant news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Seasonal tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus seafood yakisoba, vegan mapo tofu, and a cocktail named for an inside joke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-seasonal-tomato-chaat-and-crab-stuffed-squash-blossoms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-seasonal-tomato-chaat-and-crab-stuffed-squash-blossoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 Restaurant Tech Power List]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the most powerful players driving foodservice&rsquo;s technology revolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-2026-restaurant-tech-power-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-2026-restaurant-tech-power-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants led all industries in job growth in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was a significant improvement after two straight months of job losses, according to BLS data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-led-all-industries-in-job-growth-in-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-led-all-industries-in-job-growth-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-Eleven debuts the BiG Flavor Bar, a sauce and topping station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The custom flavor station includes a new lineup of original sauces from the convenience-store retailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-eleven-debuts-the-big-flavor-bar-a-sauce-and-topping-station/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-eleven-debuts-the-big-flavor-bar-a-sauce-and-topping-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk-On’s to debut a smaller, ‘smarter’ sports bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sports bar chain&rsquo;s scaled-down prototype is designed to be more efficient and more affordable for franchisees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/walk-ons-to-debut-a-smaller-smarter-sports-bar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/walk-ons-to-debut-a-smaller-smarter-sports-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Popeyes, and Burger King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Applebee's, Chipotle, Chili&rsquo;s, Denny's, Papa Johns, Qdoba, Zaxbys, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-popeyes-and-burger-king/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-popeyes-and-burger-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns, Dunkin’, Chick-fil-A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-dunkin-chick-fil-a/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-dunkin-chick-fil-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amy Ellis Durini returns to KFC Global as chief brand officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[She most recently served as chief marketing and strategy officer at Taco Bell International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/amy-ellis-durini-returns-to-kfc-global-as-chief-brand-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/amy-ellis-durini-returns-to-kfc-global-as-chief-brand-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One guy ate nothing but Sweetgreen for 25 days. Now the chain wants 30 more people to take a 30-day challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results were mixed for Tim Donohue, who spent more than $900 for his journey. Now the fast-casual chain sees an opportunity to inspire other content creators to play a role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/one-guy-ate-nothing-but-sweetgreen-for-25-days-now-the-chain-wants-30-more-people-to-take-a-30-day-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/one-guy-ate-nothing-but-sweetgreen-for-25-days-now-the-chain-wants-30-more-people-to-take-a-30-day-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Wendy’s shakeup right the ship? Is Pizza Hut’s split from Yum a blessing in disguise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two experts debate those headlines, plus the data showing that independent restaurants are gaining momentum over chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/will-wendys-shakeup-right-the-ship-is-pizza-huts-split-from-yum-a-blessing-in-disguise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/will-wendys-shakeup-right-the-ship-is-pizza-huts-split-from-yum-a-blessing-in-disguise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spritzes continue to drive bar sales during the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower ABV cocktails and earlier happy hours were top drinking trends over the last couple of months, according to data from Square.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/spritzes-continue-to-drive-bar-sales-during-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/spritzes-continue-to-drive-bar-sales-during-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group is opening the waterfront restaurant, Sergeant Ma, in San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Jason Halverson is merging Northern California&rsquo;s seasonal ingredients with Asian culinary traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hi-neighbor-hospitality-group-is-opening-the-waterfront-restaurant-sergeant-ma-in-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hi-neighbor-hospitality-group-is-opening-the-waterfront-restaurant-sergeant-ma-in-san-francisco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[51 restaurant executives on the move in August, including CEO changes at Pizza Hut, Dave &amp;amp; Buster&rsquo;s, and HTeaO]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was no summer slowdown to end the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/51-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-august-including-ceo-changes-at-pizza-hut-dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-and-hteao/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/51-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-august-including-ceo-changes-at-pizza-hut-dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-and-hteao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A ramps up hunger awareness efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants in select markets will host fundraisers through September to support local hunger relief partners, while the company will provide $1 million in matched donations to Feeding America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-ramps-up-hunger-awareness-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-ramps-up-hunger-awareness-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba launches a new Queso for its ‘Diptember’ promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain is highlighting its 14 dips, salsas, and sauces throughout September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-launches-a-new-queso-for-its-diptember-promotion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-launches-a-new-queso-for-its-diptember-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sbarro CEO: Convenience stores, international markets key to pizza chain’s resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Karam shares how a brand repositioning has helped Sbarro open more than 100 units a year for the last four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sbarro-ceo-convenience-stores-international-markets-key-to-pizza-chains-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sbarro-ceo-convenience-stores-international-markets-key-to-pizza-chains-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Domino’s, food delivery layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-dominos-food-delivery-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-dominos-food-delivery-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retail giant, which is getting into restaurant delivery, will let customers order from the coffee and donut chain with their grocery orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/customers-can-soon-get-dunkin-delivered-from-walmart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/customers-can-soon-get-dunkin-delivered-from-walmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City’s Los Tacos No. 1 nabs private-equity investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSG Consumer &mdash; which has also backed Pura Vida Miami and Dutch Bros &mdash; has made an investment of an unknown amount in the taco brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-york-citys-los-tacos-no-1-nabs-private-equity-investment-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-york-citys-los-tacos-no-1-nabs-private-equity-investment-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City’s Los Tacos No. 1 nabs private equity investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSG Consumer &mdash; which has also backed Crumbl and Dutch Bros &mdash; has made an investment of an unknown amount in the taco brand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-york-citys-los-tacos-no-1-nabs-private-equity-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-york-citys-los-tacos-no-1-nabs-private-equity-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Taco Bell enlists Olivia Rodrigo to co-create Baja Blast iteration]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-taco-bell-enlists-olivia-rodrigo-to-co-create-baja-blast-iteration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-taco-bell-enlists-olivia-rodrigo-to-co-create-baja-blast-iteration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox's winning ways have kept Ninety Nine Restaurants busy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The casual-dining chain offers free kids meals on the day after a Red Sox win, and this summer, the team has been red hot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-soxs-winning-ways-have-kept-ninety-nine-restaurants-busy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-soxs-winning-ways-have-kept-ninety-nine-restaurants-busy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars accelerates military base development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has four new units planned across U.S. Navy installations after marking its first military base opening last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-accelerates-military-base-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-accelerates-military-base-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle makes its debut in Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain&rsquo;s first restaurant on the continent is in Seoul, South Korea, in partnership with Sangmidang Holdings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-makes-its-debut-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-makes-its-debut-in-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut, Taco Bell x Salt &amp;amp; Straw, 7 Brew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-taco-bell-x-salt-ampamp-straw-7-brew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-taco-bell-x-salt-ampamp-straw-7-brew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber lays off 10% of company in reorganization]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cuts impact 3,300 jobs and are designed to make the ride-sharing and delivery giant &ldquo;simpler and faster.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-lays-off-10-of-company-in-reorganization/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-lays-off-10-of-company-in-reorganization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder lays off 7% of staff in streamlining effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The job cuts impacted about 150 workers companywide, according to a person familiar with the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-lays-off-7-of-staff-in-streamlining-effort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-lays-off-7-of-staff-in-streamlining-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington, D.C.-area's iconic L'Auberge Chez Francois gets support from Thompson Restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[This beloved destination restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia, was founded 72 years ago. Long-time guest Warren Thompson has pledged to ensure the French restaurant has a future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/washington-dc-areas-iconic-lauberge-chez-francois-gets-support-from-thompson-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/washington-dc-areas-iconic-lauberge-chez-francois-gets-support-from-thompson-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish Shop in Washington, D.C., takes sustainability beyond seafood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Ria Montes sources unique local products thanks to strong relationships with small purveyors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fish-shop-in-washington-dc-takes-sustainability-beyond-seafood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fish-shop-in-washington-dc-takes-sustainability-beyond-seafood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Nu&ntilde;ez takes Buena Vista Restaurant &amp;amp; Bar from one to three locations, each stamped with his unique vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The Euro-Latin menu, distinctive cocktail list, and inspired design differentiate the trio of New York City restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/christian-nuntildeez-takes-buena-vista-restaurant-ampamp-bar-from-one-to-three-locations-each-stamped-with-his-unique-vision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/christian-nuntildeez-takes-buena-vista-restaurant-ampamp-bar-from-one-to-three-locations-each-stamped-with-his-unique-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Brew is paying $143M for 73 closed Salad and Go sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drive-thru coffee chain won bidding for the locations after rival Dutch Bros opted not to increase its offer. 7 Brew is buying locations in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nevada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brew-is-paying-143m-for-73-closed-salad-and-go-sites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brew-is-paying-143m-for-73-closed-salad-and-go-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has shuttered its Houston locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas-born taco chain debuted its full-service model in the market just last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop-has-shuttered-its-houston-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop-has-shuttered-its-houston-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topgolf is adding arcade games to most locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The golf-and-dining chain hopes the addition of darts and other games will give customers more reasons to visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-is-adding-arcade-games-to-most-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-is-adding-arcade-games-to-most-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl’s Jr. starts making its burgers to order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain has changed the way it makes its burgers and says the results have improved customer scores and reduced waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/carls-jr-starts-making-its-burgers-to-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/carls-jr-starts-making-its-burgers-to-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church’s Texas Chicken launches Big Deal Boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain is also testing chicken and waffles in select markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-launches-big-deal-boxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-launches-big-deal-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut’s sale to LongRange Capital is complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yum Brands sold the legacy pizza chain to the private equity firm and Yum China in two separate deals for a total of $2.7 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-huts-sale-to-longrange-capital-is-complete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-huts-sale-to-longrange-capital-is-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Domino’s, Popeyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-dominos-popeyes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-dominos-popeyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell and Salt &amp;amp; Straw team up for churro ice cream taco]]></title><description><![CDATA[The taco hits menus nationwide for a limited time. A new Salt &amp; Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller will also be introduced at Live M&aacute;s Caf&eacute; locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-and-salt-ampamp-straw-team-up-for-churro-ice-cream-taco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-and-salt-ampamp-straw-team-up-for-churro-ice-cream-taco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alamance Foods Launches AFI Labs to Accelerate Food and Beverage Innovation from Concept to Commercialization]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRN editorial department was not involved in the creation of this content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/alamance-foods-launches-afi-labs-to-accelerate-food-and-beverage-innovation-from-concept-to-commercialization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/alamance-foods-launches-afi-labs-to-accelerate-food-and-beverage-innovation-from-concept-to-commercialization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s coming to restaurant menus in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technomic&rsquo;s Top 50 fastest-growing predictions reveals the menu trends that are poised for continued growth in two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/whats-coming-to-restaurant-menus-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/whats-coming-to-restaurant-menus-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'mostly true' Hooters movie is in the works]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Hooters: The Movie&rdquo; will tell the story of the chain&rsquo;s unlikely origins as well as its dust-up with federal regulators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-mostly-true-hooters-movie-is-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-mostly-true-hooters-movie-is-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Spice Latte season is off to a huge start at Starbucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant recorded its biggest fall menu launch in its history in the U.S. and Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pumpkin-spice-latte-season-is-off-to-a-huge-start-at-starbucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pumpkin-spice-latte-season-is-off-to-a-huge-start-at-starbucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes aims to reclaim 'best tasting, best value chicken' title with new campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain has also brought back its $6 Big Box and launched new limited-time pineapple beverages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-aims-to-reclaim-best-tasting-best-value-chicken-title-with-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-aims-to-reclaim-best-tasting-best-value-chicken-title-with-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Froyo, Dunkin’, Peter Piper Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/froyo-dunkin-peter-piper-pizza/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/froyo-dunkin-peter-piper-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Yuen tries to teach Bret Thorn how to make wontons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chef of fine-dining Chinese restaurant Yingtao in New York City blends her European culinary training and her family&rsquo;s heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/emily-yuen-tries-to-teach-bret-thorn-how-to-make-wontons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/emily-yuen-tries-to-teach-bret-thorn-how-to-make-wontons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applebee’s doubles down on O-M-Cheese platform with new O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applebee&rsquo;s is submerging its Quesadilla Burger in molten cheese. Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch is promoting the new menu item.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-doubles-down-on-o-m-cheese-platform-with-new-o-m-cheese-adilla-burger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-doubles-down-on-o-m-cheese-platform-with-new-o-m-cheese-adilla-burger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s shakeup continues, Taco Bell collabs with Olivia Rodrigo, and indie restaurants score a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Chick-fil-A&rsquo;s closure of its Little Blue Menu concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-shakeup-continues-taco-bell-collabs-with-olivia-rodrigo-and-indie-restaurants-score-a-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-shakeup-continues-taco-bell-collabs-with-olivia-rodrigo-and-indie-restaurants-score-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s is encouraging customers to buy signature items from other brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company believes its new Domino individual pizza can be as iconic as the Big Mac or Whopper and is giving away free pizza to prove it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-is-encouraging-customers-to-buy-signature-items-from-other-brands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-is-encouraging-customers-to-buy-signature-items-from-other-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle launches two LTOs simultaneously for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain is bringing back the Pollo Asado and introducing Chili Lime Chips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-launches-two-ltos-simultaneously-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-launches-two-ltos-simultaneously-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Tracker: Wonder scoops up another NYC brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also, Qu makes a big hire, Uber and Serve part ways, and Palona and MarginEdge get funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-tracker-wonder-scoops-up-another-nyc-brand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-tracker-wonder-scoops-up-another-nyc-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell plans to return to the United Arab Emirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company signed an exclusive deal with Americana Restaurants to bring the brand back to the region for the first time since 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-plans-to-return-to-the-united-arab-emirates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-plans-to-return-to-the-united-arab-emirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Lamb-pistachio pizza and a clarified strawberry Margarita]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus beef tartare tonnato, smoked tomato agnolotti, and thick and curly loaded fries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-lamb-pistachio-pizza-and-a-clarified-strawberry-margarita/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-lamb-pistachio-pizza-and-a-clarified-strawberry-margarita/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze Pizza turns its attention to families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain has launched its first-ever kids&rsquo; menu, including a personalized 7-inch pizza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blaze-pizza-turns-its-attention-to-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blaze-pizza-turns-its-attention-to-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Long John Silver’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-taco-bell-long-john-silvers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-taco-bell-long-john-silvers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Piper Pizza invests in an arcade refresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $1 million fund will add more than 100 new games and &ldquo;clawcade&rdquo; machines by the end of this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/peter-piper-pizza-invests-in-an-arcade-refresh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/peter-piper-pizza-invests-in-an-arcade-refresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Burger King, and Sonic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Condado Tacos, Donatos Pizza, Dutch Bros, Smoothie King, White Castle, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-mcdonalds-burger-king-and-sonic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-mcdonalds-burger-king-and-sonic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riffs on the US Open’s Honey Deuce cocktail are everywhere, including Dunkin’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York's summer tennis tournament is underway, and restaurants and bars off the courts are capitalizing on the signature drink&rsquo;s popularity with their own takes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/riffs-on-the-us-opens-honey-deuce-cocktail-are-everywhere-including-dunkin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/riffs-on-the-us-opens-honey-deuce-cocktail-are-everywhere-including-dunkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen opens first dine-in restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lifestyle brand has grown primarily as a delivery and pickup-only virtual concept. This opening marks an evolution for the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-kitchen-opens-first-dine-in-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-kitchen-opens-first-dine-in-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty-six years after its Houston debut, Island Grill prepares to open its sixth restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founding family credits unwavering quality and personal hospitality for its success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/twenty-six-years-after-its-houston-debut-island-grill-prepares-to-open-its-sixth-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/twenty-six-years-after-its-houston-debut-island-grill-prepares-to-open-its-sixth-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A’s last Little Blue Menu will convert to a traditional restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experimental concept in College Park, Maryland, opened in 2023, two years after making its debut in Nashville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-as-last-little-blue-menu-will-convert-to-a-traditional-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-as-last-little-blue-menu-will-convert-to-a-traditional-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Thomas’s grandson follows in his footsteps at Chicago chicken chain Minnie Bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Thomas picked up plenty of tips from his iconic grandfather and is deploying them both at Minnie Bird and his own Wendy&rsquo;s franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-thomass-grandson-follows-in-his-footsteps-at-chicago-chicken-chain-minnie-bird/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-thomass-grandson-follows-in-his-footsteps-at-chicago-chicken-chain-minnie-bird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns, Wingstop, beef prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-wingstop-beef-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-wingstop-beef-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Brew, Dutch Bros appear set to bid over closed Salad and Go sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bankrupt drive-thru salad chain is asking a court to approve an auction between the two beverage chains, after 7 Brew came in with an alternative offer to Dutch Bros&rsquo; $105 million proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brew-dutch-bros-appear-set-to-bid-over-closed-salad-and-go-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brew-dutch-bros-appear-set-to-bid-over-closed-salad-and-go-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell enlists Olivia Rodrigo to co-create Baja Blast iteration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pink You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast was inspired by the aesthetic of Rodrigo&rsquo;s newest album, &ldquo;You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-enlists-olivia-rodrigo-to-co-create-baja-blast-iteration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-enlists-olivia-rodrigo-to-co-create-baja-blast-iteration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers are spending more on beef, and eating it less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef prices are up 25% since 2023. Consumers are spending more on beef than ever, but their occasions have fallen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-spending-more-on-beef-and-eating-it-less/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-spending-more-on-beef-and-eating-it-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egg Tuck makes move to San Diego]]></title><description><![CDATA[This fast-casual brand was acquired by the parent of Los Angeles-based WaBa Grill in 2023. Now it&rsquo;s growing as a franchised chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/egg-tuck-makes-move-to-san-diego/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/egg-tuck-makes-move-to-san-diego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Taco Bell’s latest Decades Menu inspired by 2016 nostalgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-taco-bells-latest-decades-menu-inspired-by-2016-nostalgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-taco-bells-latest-decades-menu-inspired-by-2016-nostalgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer spending, Burger King, McDonald’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumer-spending-burger-king-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumer-spending-burger-king-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili’s announces pop-up golf clubhouse and Rhoback partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brinker International brand is marking this "19th hole" celebration with a limited-edition Rhoback X Chili&rsquo;s merchandise collection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-announces-pop-up-golf-clubhouse-and-rhoback-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-announces-pop-up-golf-clubhouse-and-rhoback-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns refranchises 28 Florida locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurants are now owned and operated by franchisee Wade Oney&rsquo;s PZZA Group and Magic City Pizzerias.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-refranchises-28-florida-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-refranchises-28-florida-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop’s chief brand officer is departing the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donnie Upshaw joined the chain in 2018 as vice president of human resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstops-chief-brand-officer-is-departing-the-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstops-chief-brand-officer-is-departing-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle is offering a double protein promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-day offer, Aug. 27, was created to celebrate Chipotle Honey Chicken&rsquo;s final week on the menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-offering-a-double-protein-promotion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-offering-a-double-protein-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When one ingredient becomes an outbreak: Why food safety depends on layers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preventing food ingredient contamination is a series of events that starts with the start of the supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/when-one-ingredient-becomes-an-outbreak-why-food-safety-depends-on-layers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/when-one-ingredient-becomes-an-outbreak-why-food-safety-depends-on-layers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s brings back Spicy Chicken McNuggets for a limited time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant heats up the menu with a fiery take on its classic nuggets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-brings-back-spicy-chicken-mcnuggets-for-a-limited-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-brings-back-spicy-chicken-mcnuggets-for-a-limited-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers are spending more at restaurants, but not at chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Bank of America credit-card data, younger and lower-income consumers are spending more at restaurants. But independents are getting the benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-spending-more-at-restaurants-but-not-at-chains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-spending-more-at-restaurants-but-not-at-chains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Restaurant Association: Beverages are potential growth drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Association&rsquo;s 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report reveals that consumers are seeking drink-centric experiences and restaurants are working to meet the demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/national-restaurant-association-beverages-are-potential-growth-drivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/national-restaurant-association-beverages-are-potential-growth-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Orleans chef Justin Devillier gets ready for his next restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The longtime owner of La Petite Grocery is opening Daughters Neighborhood Italian this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-orleans-chef-justin-devillier-gets-ready-for-his-next-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-orleans-chef-justin-devillier-gets-ready-for-his-next-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings names Ahmed Awadallah COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awadallah previously served as chief operating officer for the Nordic-based Espresso House Group, part of JAB Holding Company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-names-ahmed-awadallah-coo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-names-ahmed-awadallah-coo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC launches Hot Ranch Big Dip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain is also bringing back its Double Crispy Hot Wings. It has tapped streamer/influencer IShowSpeed to promote the items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-launches-hot-ranch-big-dip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-launches-hot-ranch-big-dip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracy Stockard named chief marketing officer of Blaze Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has previous experience at Steak n Shake and McDonald&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tracy-stockard-named-chief-marketing-officer-of-blaze-pizza/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tracy-stockard-named-chief-marketing-officer-of-blaze-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns, Chipotle, Hickory Tavern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-chipotle-hickory-tavern/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-chipotle-hickory-tavern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King’s next menu improvement: Chicken nuggets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is introducing improved chicken nuggets with white meat chicken, crispier breading and a more flavorful marinade. It is also updating its sauces and adding a new Special Savory Sauce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-next-menu-improvement-chicken-nuggets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-next-menu-improvement-chicken-nuggets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut recruits Josh Allen for NFL campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain has launched its first Triple Treat Box and a $10 large, three-topping pizza for the football season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-recruits-josh-allen-for-nfl-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-recruits-josh-allen-for-nfl-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliverect and Bounteous Forge Global Partnership to Advance Branded Digital Ordering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRN editorial department was not involved in the creation of this content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/deliverect-and-bounteous-forge-global-partnership-to-advance-branded-digital-ordering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/deliverect-and-bounteous-forge-global-partnership-to-advance-branded-digital-ordering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Castle teams up with Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer on limited-time menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick-service chain features Garage Beer Cheese in three fall food items and releases a line of branded merch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/white-castle-teams-up-with-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-on-limited-time-menu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/white-castle-teams-up-with-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-on-limited-time-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artistry Restaurants shutters four Hickory Tavern locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-concept operator acquired the casual dining brand last year, but said some needed to shutter due to cannibalization. Another 16 units remain in the Carolinas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/artistry-restaurants-shutters-four-hickory-tavern-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/artistry-restaurants-shutters-four-hickory-tavern-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levain Bakery names co-CEOs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City-based bakery chain has promoted two long-time executives to lead the 19-unit chain to a next phase of growth. Outgoing CEO John Maguire will remain on the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/levain-bakery-names-co-ceos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/levain-bakery-names-co-ceos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns’ signature pepperoncini and garlic sauce get the bagel treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[PopUp Bagels transforms pizza chain's cult-favorites into limited-edition schmears, launching a two-part collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-signature-pepperoncini-and-garlic-sauce-get-the-bagel-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-signature-pepperoncini-and-garlic-sauce-get-the-bagel-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave &amp;amp; Buster&rsquo;s names Amanda Busby as new COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busby &mdash; a former Red Robin vice president &mdash; is the second executive to join the entertainment company in one month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-names-amanda-busby-as-new-coo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-names-amanda-busby-as-new-coo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns adds a new franchise partner in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[KM Capital will take over 44 existing restaurants in the market, which is a priority for the chain&rsquo;s international division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-adds-a-new-franchise-partner-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-adds-a-new-franchise-partner-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell throws back to 2016, Jack in the Box names CEO-in-waiting, and Chipotle looks to Gen Alpha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, California Pizza Kitchen&rsquo;s new vending machines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-throws-back-to-2016-jack-in-the-box-names-ceo-in-waiting-and-chipotle-looks-to-gen-alpha/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-throws-back-to-2016-jack-in-the-box-names-ceo-in-waiting-and-chipotle-looks-to-gen-alpha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s names Tariq Hassan chief marketing and customer growth officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain has named the former McDonald&rsquo;s marketing executive to a key role as it works on its comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-names-tariq-hassan-chief-marketing-and-customer-growth-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-names-tariq-hassan-chief-marketing-and-customer-growth-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle launches another BOGO after consecutive record campaigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said its back-to-school promotion drove record redemptions and has launched a new one with tennis player Taylor Fritz for the U.S. Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-launches-another-bogo-after-consecutive-record-campaigns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-launches-another-bogo-after-consecutive-record-campaigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks, Mod Pizza, and the potential for a SaaSpocalypse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-mod-pizza-and-the-potential-for-a-saaspocalypse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-mod-pizza-and-the-potential-for-a-saaspocalypse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hat Creek Burger Company to launch a Cuban sandwich as an LTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain installed panini presses at each location to execute the item.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hat-creek-burger-company-to-launch-a-cuban-sandwich-as-an-lto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hat-creek-burger-company-to-launch-a-cuban-sandwich-as-an-lto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks sold a lot of Unicorn drinks last weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant had its strongest weekend sales period in its history at company stores in North America, and here&rsquo;s the data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-sold-a-lot-of-unicorn-drinks-last-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-sold-a-lot-of-unicorn-drinks-last-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Potato salad with eel and tuna-tomato crudo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus a dip made from sake lees, a steak inspired by a stew, and a cocktail inspired by a song inspired by a frog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-potato-salad-with-eel-and-tuna-tomato-crudo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-potato-salad-with-eel-and-tuna-tomato-crudo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blank Street Coffee makes its West Coast debut in Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first of two LA-area units opened in Studio City, with a second to come in Beverly Hills. This one will offer something new: ice cream.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blank-street-coffee-makes-its-west-coast-debut-in-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blank-street-coffee-makes-its-west-coast-debut-in-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mod Pizza updates its menu based on guest feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new lineup includes five signature pizzas, a Mediterranean salad, and an expanded dessert lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mod-pizza-updates-its-menu-based-on-guest-feedback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mod-pizza-updates-its-menu-based-on-guest-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell, Subway, gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-subway-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-subway-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Cracker Barrel, Subway, and Sonic Drive-In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Buffalo Wild Wings, Dave's Hot Chicken, Jollibee, Krispy Kreme, Panda Express, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-cracker-barrel-subway-and-sonic-drive-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-cracker-barrel-subway-and-sonic-drive-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks is laying off more than 200 workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 layoffs are part of a restructuring announced in May and 120 employees won&rsquo;t make a requested move to Nashville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-is-laying-off-more-than-200-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-is-laying-off-more-than-200-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Pizza Kitchen announces major expansion of vending machine program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The casual-dining pizza chain is building 1,000 automated retail machines across 30 major U.S. markets over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/california-pizza-kitchen-announces-major-expansion-of-vending-machine-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:03:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/california-pizza-kitchen-announces-major-expansion-of-vending-machine-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell expands beverage lineup with new energy drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[They join a growing part of the chain&rsquo;s menu that already includes options like Agua Refrescas and Rockstar Energy Refrescas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-expands-beverage-lineup-with-new-energy-drinks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-expands-beverage-lineup-with-new-energy-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Brew’s latest growth is coming to the grocery aisle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain will start selling bottled coffee and energy drinks inside Walmart locations this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brews-latest-growth-is-coming-to-the-grocery-aisle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brews-latest-growth-is-coming-to-the-grocery-aisle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality has opened Lumbre, a Spanish restaurant in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s chef Nick Orr&rsquo;s first ownership role after nearly a decade with the restaurant group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tastes-pretty-good-hospitality-has-opened-lumbre-a-spanish-restaurant-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tastes-pretty-good-hospitality-has-opened-lumbre-a-spanish-restaurant-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway offers ARC Raiders fans a chance to earn new outfits for the upcoming Frozen Trail adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick-service sandwich chain&rsquo;s promotion attempts to tap the fandom of gamers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-offers-arc-raiders-fans-a-chance-to-earn-new-outfits-for-the-upcoming-frozen-trail-adventure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-offers-arc-raiders-fans-a-chance-to-earn-new-outfits-for-the-upcoming-frozen-trail-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why restaurants don't need an $11,000 consultant to fix prime cost anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[With AI, the free proposal and the paid engagement just collapsed into each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-restaurants-dont-need-an-11000-consultant-to-fix-prime-cost-anymore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-restaurants-dont-need-an-11000-consultant-to-fix-prime-cost-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riding drive-thru franchise wave, burger chain Smalls Sliders revs up growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder Brandon Landry shares how the business has evolved &mdash; and the lessons he&rsquo;s pulled from his other successful franchise, Walk-On&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/riding-drive-thru-franchise-wave-burger-chain-smalls-sliders-revs-up-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/riding-drive-thru-franchise-wave-burger-chain-smalls-sliders-revs-up-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did your independent restaurant earn more than $11 M last year? You could make the Top 100 list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The submission deadline for the 2026 Top 100 Independent Restaurants is Aug. 31. Here's how to submit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/did-your-independent-restaurant-earn-more-than-11-m-last-year-you-could-make-the-top-100-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/did-your-independent-restaurant-earn-more-than-11-m-last-year-you-could-make-the-top-100-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These restaurant groups are choosing mid-size markets for their expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cities like Detroit, Nashville, and Kansas City are drawing more interest from established hospitality brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/these-restaurant-groups-are-choosing-mid-size-markets-for-their-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/these-restaurant-groups-are-choosing-mid-size-markets-for-their-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Mike’s Red Tacos, and 2016 nostalgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-mikes-red-tacos-and-2016-nostalgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-mikes-red-tacos-and-2016-nostalgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Montgomery named Jack in the Box president, and likely next CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Taco Bell chief brand officer will work under Interim CEO Mark King and is expected to take the chief executive role within 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taylor-montgomery-named-jack-in-the-box-president-and-likely-next-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taylor-montgomery-named-jack-in-the-box-president-and-likely-next-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Nelson Peltz is reportedly planning an offer for Wendy’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-nelson-peltz-is-reportedly-planning-an-offer-for-wendys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-nelson-peltz-is-reportedly-planning-an-offer-for-wendys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New IRS overtime rules are now in effect: What restaurants should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[New "No Tax on Overtime" rules require employers to include eligible overtime on workers&rsquo; W-2 forms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-irs-overtime-rules-are-now-in-effect-what-restaurants-should-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-irs-overtime-rules-are-now-in-effect-what-restaurants-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Haus reshapes marketing team with former Jersey Mike’s execs]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Field, who moves from the C-suite at the sandwich chain, was named CMO of Dog Haus amid several other promotions and new hires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-reshapes-marketing-team-with-former-jersey-mikes-execs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-reshapes-marketing-team-with-former-jersey-mikes-execs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square and Toast deepen their ties to reservations partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Square is integrating more closely with OpenTable to give restaurants richer data. Toast and Resy just rolled out a similar partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/square-and-toast-deepen-their-ties-to-reservations-partners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/square-and-toast-deepen-their-ties-to-reservations-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Salad Chick tops the chart in new study of emerging brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data firm YouGov ranked the Top 20 restaurant chains on the rise, evaluated by key metrics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicken-salad-chick-tops-the-chart-in-new-study-of-emerging-brands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicken-salad-chick-tops-the-chart-in-new-study-of-emerging-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin’ unveils its fall menu, headlined by Alix’s Earle-Y Riser Meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along with pumpkin and tiramisu seasonal specials, the coffee chain is promoting influencer Alix Earle&rsquo;s favorite breakfast order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-unveils-its-fall-menu-headlined-by-alixs-earle-y-riser-meal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-unveils-its-fall-menu-headlined-by-alixs-earle-y-riser-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's Restuarant News August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRN offers an exclusive look at 100 restaurant concepts with fewer than 100 locations that saw growth in the past year and have the best shot at stealing market share from the big guys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restuarant-news-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restuarant-news-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's Restaurant News August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRN offers an exclusive look at 100 restaurant concepts with fewer than 100 locations that saw growth in the past year and have the best shot at stealing market share from the big guys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle’s new collab highlights the growing influence of Gen Alpha]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain has teamed up with Salish Matter, who reaches millions of fans on YouTube and who has her own skincare brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotles-new-collab-highlights-the-growing-influence-of-gen-alpha/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotles-new-collab-highlights-the-growing-influence-of-gen-alpha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Feghali named CEO of Mike’s Red Tacos]]></title><description><![CDATA[He initially became involved with the San Diego-based birria brand as an early investor and was the first Dave&rsquo;s Hot Chicken franchisee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/andrew-feghali-named-ceo-of-mikes-red-tacos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/andrew-feghali-named-ceo-of-mikes-red-tacos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s president, throwback menus, Panera loyalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-president-throwback-menus-panera-loyalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-president-throwback-menus-panera-loyalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera Bread rolls out new-and-improved loyalty program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain is shifting to a points-based program with tiers. The goal is to offer more value, choice, and transparency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-bread-rolls-out-new-and-improved-loyalty-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-bread-rolls-out-new-and-improved-loyalty-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lesson from Cracker Barrel’s stumble? Know what you’re selling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders should take note: to fans, restaurants aren&rsquo;t just selling food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-lesson-from-cracker-barrels-stumble-know-what-youre-selling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-lesson-from-cracker-barrels-stumble-know-what-youre-selling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A&amp;amp;W Restaurants unveils a new design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain said that the new prototype blends &ldquo;functionality with an exceptional dine-in experience.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/aampampw-restaurants-unveils-a-new-design/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/aampampw-restaurants-unveils-a-new-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whataburger releases a $4 menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food burger chain has kicked off a &ldquo;More for $4&rdquo; menu, featuring six burgers and chicken sandwiches for $4 apiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/whataburger-releases-a-4-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/whataburger-releases-a-4-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevated barbecue with a California accent is a differentiator for Whiskey ‘N Rye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: CEO Don Conner oversees a modern smokehouse menu that fits into both a full-service and fast-casual format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/elevated-barbecue-with-a-california-accent-is-a-differentiator-for-whiskey-n-rye/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/elevated-barbecue-with-a-california-accent-is-a-differentiator-for-whiskey-n-rye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings turns back the clock with Y2K-themed menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The limited-time Throwback Menu features six items from the early 2000s, including beef on weck sliders and the boozy Buffalo Zoo cocktail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-turns-back-the-clock-with-y2k-themed-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-turns-back-the-clock-with-y2k-themed-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco’s Pizza’s largest franchisee acquires five more stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The locations, in Tennessee and Texas, expands Hoogland Restaurant Group&rsquo;s footprint to 120 stores in 14 states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcos-pizzas-largest-franchisee-acquires-five-more-stores/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcos-pizzas-largest-franchisee-acquires-five-more-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny’s launches national catering program]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 400 Denny&rsquo;s locations now have corporate catering options with hundreds more joining soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-launches-national-catering-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-launches-national-catering-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster, Jollibee, Sonic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-jollibee-sonic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-jollibee-sonic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars kicks off 5th season as NFL sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pizza chain has recruited Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson, San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle, and Detroit Lions Quarterback Jared Goff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-kicks-off-5th-season-as-nfl-sponsor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-kicks-off-5th-season-as-nfl-sponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava and Chili&rsquo;s wow once again, McDonald&rsquo;s adds an energy drink, and a 'Hot Ones' promo bombs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, a conversation with Urbane Cafe founder Tom Holt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-and-chilirsquos-wow-once-again-mcdonaldrsquos-adds-an-energy-drink-and-a-hot-ones-promo-bombs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-and-chilirsquos-wow-once-again-mcdonaldrsquos-adds-an-energy-drink-and-a-hot-ones-promo-bombs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell’s latest Decades Menu inspired by 2016 nostalgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lineup includes the Naked Chicken Chalupa, Meximelt, Beefy Crunch Burrito, and Caramel Apple Empanada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-latest-decades-menu-inspired-by-2016-nostalgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-latest-decades-menu-inspired-by-2016-nostalgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s U.S. president resigns after his position is eliminated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pete Suerken, who was named to the position last year, will return to his old job leading the fast-food chain&rsquo;s supply chain co-op.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-us-president-resigns-after-his-position-is-eliminated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-us-president-resigns-after-his-position-is-eliminated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s U.S. president goes back to his old job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pete Suerken, who was named to the position last year, will return to his old job leading the fast-food chain&rsquo;s supply chain co-op.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-us-president-goes-back-to-his-old-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-us-president-goes-back-to-his-old-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Einstein Bros. looks to capture the bagel boom in the Midwest and Sun Belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver-based chain plans to add 300 units by 2030, converting some of sister brand Bruegger's Bagels locations to Einstein Bros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/einstein-bros-looks-to-capture-the-bagel-boom-in-the-midwest-and-sun-belt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/einstein-bros-looks-to-capture-the-bagel-boom-in-the-midwest-and-sun-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava and Chili's wow once again, McDonald's adds an energy drink, and a 'Hot Ones' promo bombs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Domino's introduced a new Detroit-style slice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-and-chilis-wow-once-again-mcdonalds-adds-an-energy-drink-and-a-hot-ones-promo-bombs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-and-chilis-wow-once-again-mcdonalds-adds-an-energy-drink-and-a-hot-ones-promo-bombs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber teams up with Zipline for drone delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The delivery company is also making a strategic investment in Zipline as they work to scale the service across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-teams-up-with-zipline-for-drone-delivery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-teams-up-with-zipline-for-drone-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonic’s fall drink lineup is cold, and pumpkin-free]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain has released a line of customizable, iced dirty sodas with fall flavors, but no pumpkin spice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sonics-fall-drink-lineup-is-cold-and-pumpkin-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sonics-fall-drink-lineup-is-cold-and-pumpkin-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel launches new crispy homestyle chicken menu for the fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fall menu also includes apple-flavored breakfasts and beverages, with meal prices starting at $9.99.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-launches-new-crispy-homestyle-chicken-menu-for-the-fall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-launches-new-crispy-homestyle-chicken-menu-for-the-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jollibee opens a key new location in California]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first location that is part of the fast-food chicken chain&rsquo;s new U.S. growth strategy, which focuses on franchising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jollibee-opens-a-key-new-location-in-california/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jollibee-opens-a-key-new-location-in-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hemp products ban, Pizza Hut CEO, Jack in the Box closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hemp-products-ban-pizza-hut-ceo-jack-in-the-box-closures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hemp-products-ban-pizza-hut-ceo-jack-in-the-box-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp for second time this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The promotion exceeded the company&rsquo;s expectations when it was relaunched in the spring and is now back for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-for-second-time-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-for-second-time-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chefs recreate iconic restaurant brand dishes at this food hall iteration of B.J. Novak’s Chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept has long been a popup series and food festival. Now cheffed up variations of classics will be featured in a Los Angeles mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chefs-recreate-iconic-restaurant-brand-dishes-at-this-food-hall-iteration-of-bj-novaks-chain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chefs-recreate-iconic-restaurant-brand-dishes-at-this-food-hall-iteration-of-bj-novaks-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make employees care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The customer experience your restaurant delivers is often a reflection of the employee experience your managers create.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-make-employees-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-make-employees-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Summer tomato special]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at six items highlighting the seasonal delicacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-summer-tomato-special/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-summer-tomato-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Powell to step down from Pizza Hut CEO role]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes as the pizza chain prepares to close its sale to LongRange Capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/aaron-powell-to-step-down-from-pizza-hut-ceo-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/aaron-powell-to-step-down-from-pizza-hut-ceo-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal hemp prohibition likely delayed to December as industry lobbies for regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most THC-based products would be illegal in a provision under the federal spending bill that the Senate voted to delay another month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/federal-hemp-prohibition-likely-delayed-to-december-as-industry-lobbies-for-regulation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/federal-hemp-prohibition-likely-delayed-to-december-as-industry-lobbies-for-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Domino’s, Chick-fil-A, and McDonald’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at A&amp;W, Arby's, IHOP, Krispy Kreme, Sweetgreen, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-dominos-chick-fil-a-and-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-dominos-chick-fil-a-and-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack in the Box, Red Robin and Bonchon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-red-robin-and-bonchon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-red-robin-and-bonchon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonchon agrees to acquisition by two entities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 500-unit Korean chicken chain's operations in the Americans will be held by Canada-based Serruya Private Equity, with a portfolio that includes STK Steakhouse, Pinkberry, and Yogen Fr&uuml;z.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bonchon-agrees-to-acquisition-by-two-entities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bonchon-agrees-to-acquisition-by-two-entities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Hall at Manhattan West will open this fall with 12 concepts plus a full-service restaurant and two bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The destination spans more than 34,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/market-hall-at-manhattan-west-will-open-this-fall-with-12-concepts-plus-a-full-service-restaurant-and-two-bars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/market-hall-at-manhattan-west-will-open-this-fall-with-12-concepts-plus-a-full-service-restaurant-and-two-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili’s, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-taco-bell-chick-fil-a/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:13:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-taco-bell-chick-fil-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Louis salad shop Neon Greens offers vision of supply chain future with on-site hydroponics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder Josh Smith thinks restaurants need a more diversified supply chain &mdash; and a better story to tell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/st-louis-salad-shop-neon-greens-offers-vision-of-supply-chain-future-with-on-site-hydroponics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/st-louis-salad-shop-neon-greens-offers-vision-of-supply-chain-future-with-on-site-hydroponics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin sees progress from value meals, tighter staffing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic reached its highest point in over three years as the casual-dining chain continued its turnaround campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-sees-progress-from-value-meals-tighter-staffing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-sees-progress-from-value-meals-tighter-staffing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arby’s Steak Nuggets return to the menu, paired with potatoes in a new bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta-based quick-service chain offers the steak bites on their own with a new dipping sauce or as part of a limited-time curated item.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/arbys-steak-nuggets-return-to-the-menu-paired-with-potatoes-in-a-new-bowl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/arbys-steak-nuggets-return-to-the-menu-paired-with-potatoes-in-a-new-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habit Burger &amp;amp; Grill adds a new $9 meal deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Gotta Habit Box follows last year&rsquo;s tiered meals and includes the choice of a half Santa Barbara Char or half California Chicken Sandwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-ampamp-grill-adds-a-new-9-meal-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-ampamp-grill-adds-a-new-9-meal-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle makes its debut in Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening at Sidra in Riyadh continues the chain&rsquo;s expansion across the Middle East with franchise partner Alshaya Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-makes-its-debut-in-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-makes-its-debut-in-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack in the Box’s sales were not so hot last quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain&rsquo;s same-store sales didn&rsquo;t meet expectations, due to a disappointing partnership with the &ldquo;Hot Ones&rdquo; YouTube program, but results have since turned positive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-boxs-sales-were-not-so-hot-last-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-boxs-sales-were-not-so-hot-last-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Wendy’s takes steps to fix its brand as sales fall again]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-wendys-takes-steps-to-fix-its-brand-as-sales-fall-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-wendys-takes-steps-to-fix-its-brand-as-sales-fall-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food additions are boosting sales at Smoothie King]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick-service chain said same-store sales were up 9% in July, driven in part by new Chicken Flatbreads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/food-additions-are-boosting-sales-at-smoothie-king/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/food-additions-are-boosting-sales-at-smoothie-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson Peltz is reportedly planning an offer for Wendy’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain&rsquo;s biggest investor is apparently preparing a bid, and he has some help in the form of mega-franchisee Greg Flynn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nelson-peltz-is-reportedly-planning-an-offer-for-wendys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nelson-peltz-is-reportedly-planning-an-offer-for-wendys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Top 500 countdown: Restaurant chains No. 101 – No. 150]]></title><description><![CDATA[This group is a mixed bag with some huge growth and some closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/2026-top-500-countdown-restaurant-chains-no-101-no-150/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/2026-top-500-countdown-restaurant-chains-no-101-no-150/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili’s hits 21 straight quarters of growth as Brinker’s sales climb 5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chili&rsquo;s long-term gains reflect ongoing positive traffic trends driven by menu innovation and operational improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-hits-21-straight-quarters-of-growth-as-brinkers-sales-climb-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-hits-21-straight-quarters-of-growth-as-brinkers-sales-climb-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight Club operator State of Play gets $10M to expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment follows a year of strong same-store sales growth for the darts-and-dining concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/flight-club-operator-state-of-play-gets-10m-to-expand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/flight-club-operator-state-of-play-gets-10m-to-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Foodservice Forum teams up with Culture Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collaboration provides the consultancy&rsquo;s accountability framework to WFF&rsquo;s 8,000-plus members and kicks off in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/womens-foodservice-forum-teams-up-with-culture-partners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/womens-foodservice-forum-teams-up-with-culture-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava, Domino’s, Jimmy John’s/Buffalo Wild Wings Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-dominos-jimmy-johnsbuffalo-wild-wings-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-dominos-jimmy-johnsbuffalo-wild-wings-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A adds its spin to chicken and waffles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain&rsquo;s new sandwiches are available in breakfast and entr&eacute;e portions and launch nationwide Aug. 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-adds-its-spin-to-chicken-and-waffles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:48:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-adds-its-spin-to-chicken-and-waffles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell launches Tajín menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain is introducing three new items for a limited time, including a new beverage, marking the seasoning brand's largest QSR collaboration to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-launches-tajn-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-launches-tajn-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava same-store sales grow 9% in Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was up 5.3%. The fast-casual chain saw some impact as consumers shied away from salad, but it was short-lived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-same-store-sales-grow-9-in-q2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-same-store-sales-grow-9-in-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava same-store sales climb 9% in 2Q]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was up 5.3%. The fast-casual chain saw some impact as consumers shied away from salad, but it was short-lived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-same-store-sales-climb-9-in-2q/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-same-store-sales-climb-9-in-2q/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle IQ is back with the chance to win free burritos for a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interactive trivia game provides Rewards members with the chance to win free entr&eacute;e codes, points, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-iq-is-back-with-the-chance-to-win-free-burritos-for-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-iq-is-back-with-the-chance-to-win-free-burritos-for-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ark Restaurants admits long-battled eviction of Bryant Park Grill and sister brands could be coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venues in New York City's Bryant Park have spent more than a year tangled in a legal dispute over the leases there. The restaurants are still operating, but the company could be forced to call it quits in October, pending the results of an appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ark-restaurants-admits-long-battled-eviction-of-bryant-park-grill-and-sister-brands-could-be-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ark-restaurants-admits-long-battled-eviction-of-bryant-park-grill-and-sister-brands-could-be-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haraz Coffee wins NRN’s Coffee Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yemeni coffeehouse out of Dearborn, Michigan, beat Alfred Coffee in the finals to claim top honors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/haraz-coffee-wins-nrns-coffee-showdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/haraz-coffee-wins-nrns-coffee-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craveworthy Brands’ Taïm locations shuttered across NYC for unpaid taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York State has issued 12 warrants for over $630,000 in delinquent taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/craveworthy-brands-tam-locations-shuttered-across-nyc-for-unpaid-taxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/craveworthy-brands-tam-locations-shuttered-across-nyc-for-unpaid-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings Go to open co-branded location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The location in Florida will be the first dual-branded restaurant between the two Inspire Brands concepts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jimmy-johns-buffalo-wild-wings-go-to-open-co-branded-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jimmy-johns-buffalo-wild-wings-go-to-open-co-branded-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ax-throwing concept Dueling Axes shuts down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-unit chain said circumstances outside its control forced it to close after eight years in business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ax-throwing-concept-dueling-axes-shuts-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ax-throwing-concept-dueling-axes-shuts-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Fireman Hospitality Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-moes-southwest-grill-fireman-hospitality-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-moes-southwest-grill-fireman-hospitality-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Zentner has it figured out at Merci in Charleston, South Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chef and owner of the 24-seat restaurant keeps it open just four days a week, the restaurant is full, and business is good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/michael-zentner-has-it-figured-out-at-merci-in-charleston-south-carolina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/michael-zentner-has-it-figured-out-at-merci-in-charleston-south-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin hires Whataburger's top marketer as new CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Hudler also spent years in marketing for Dunkin&rsquo; and Torchy&rsquo;s Tacos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-hires-whataburgers-top-marketer-as-new-cmo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-hires-whataburgers-top-marketer-as-new-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s is getting into the energy game with Red Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant will begin selling Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer starting on Aug. 17, as well as a new kind of dirty soda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-is-getting-into-the-energy-game-with-red-bull/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-is-getting-into-the-energy-game-with-red-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s new pizza targets solo diners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Detroit-style &ldquo;Domino&rdquo; is cut into two slices and fits a gap in the menu, according to executives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-new-pizza-targets-solo-diners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-new-pizza-targets-solo-diners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maleza, the modern Mexican restaurant at Drift Palm Springs hotel, is opening in Costa Mesa, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[This marks TMC Hospitality&rsquo;s first standalone restaurant outside of a hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/maleza-the-modern-mexican-restaurant-at-drift-palm-springs-hotel-is-opening-in-costa-mesa-california/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/maleza-the-modern-mexican-restaurant-at-drift-palm-springs-hotel-is-opening-in-costa-mesa-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City parent of iconic Cafe Fiorello files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fireman Hospitality Group was founded by famed restaurateur Shelly Fireman, who died last year at age 93.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-york-city-parent-of-iconic-cafe-fiorello-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-york-city-parent-of-iconic-cafe-fiorello-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Abishek Sharma has opened Badshah Social in Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant features tandoor ovens and celebrates India&rsquo;s regional street foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chef-abishek-sharma-has-opened-badshah-social-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chef-abishek-sharma-has-opened-badshah-social-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin launches abundant Dinner Double Feature meals for $17.99]]></title><description><![CDATA[The limited-time offer comes with two half-size entrees, coleslaw, a bottomless side, and an appetizer or a dessert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-launches-abundant-dinner-double-feature-meals-for-1799/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-launches-abundant-dinner-double-feature-meals-for-1799/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The good, bad, and meh of restaurant earnings, featuring Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy’s, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Salad and Go closes all of its restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-good-bad-and-meh-of-restaurant-earnings-featuring-burger-king-texas-roadhouse-wendys-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-good-bad-and-meh-of-restaurant-earnings-featuring-burger-king-texas-roadhouse-wendys-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congress passes the Common Cents Act for penny phase-out with new rounding guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new guidelines expand and add business-friendly nuance to President Trump&rsquo;s 2025 executive order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/congress-passes-the-common-cents-act-for-penny-phase-out-with-new-rounding-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/congress-passes-the-common-cents-act-for-penny-phase-out-with-new-rounding-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Informa Connect Foodservice Announces Winner of Inaugural Globie Awards, Honoring Excellence in Global Restaurant Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRN editorial department was not involved in the creation of this content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/informa-connect-foodservice-announces-winner-of-inaugural-globie-awards-honoring-excellence-in-global-restaurant-leadership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/informa-connect-foodservice-announces-winner-of-inaugural-globie-awards-honoring-excellence-in-global-restaurant-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yum China officially takes ownership of Pizza Hut China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sale closed last week for $1.2 billion, allowing Yum China to be more flexible with the brand to meet market-specific preferences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/yum-china-officially-takes-ownership-of-pizza-hut-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/yum-china-officially-takes-ownership-of-pizza-hut-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s, El Pollo Loco, Sweetgreen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-el-pollo-loco-sweetgreen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-el-pollo-loco-sweetgreen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[38-unit Moe’s Southwest Grill franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida-based Quality Fresca grew to 69 locations by 2021 but has since closed dozens of underperforming stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/38-unit-moes-southwest-grill-franchisee-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/38-unit-moes-southwest-grill-franchisee-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pihakis Restaurant Group founder files Chapter 7 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claiming about $44 million in debt and facing multiple lawsuits, Nick Pihakis has shuttered more than a dozen restaurants across four states, including Rodney Scott BBQ, Hero Diner, and Joyland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pihakis-restaurant-group-founder-files-chapter-7-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pihakis-restaurant-group-founder-files-chapter-7-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Four tomatoes and a tostada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The savory summertime fruit is making rounds in cocktails as well as salads and pastas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-four-tomatoes-and-a-tostada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-four-tomatoes-and-a-tostada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google brings restaurant ordering to Google Maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers can use the AI-powered Ask Maps to find and order from nearby restaurants without leaving the Maps app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/google-brings-restaurant-ordering-to-google-maps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/google-brings-restaurant-ordering-to-google-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Gatti’s acquired by a longtime franchisee]]></title><description><![CDATA[G. Brint Ryan has taken complete ownership interest in the legacy pizza chain, which has experienced material growth in the past couple of years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mr-gattis-acquired-by-a-longtime-franchisee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mr-gattis-acquired-by-a-longtime-franchisee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu innovation drives new occasions, higher checks at El Pollo Loco]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain&rsquo;s Loco Tenders, Loaded Quesadillas, and new coffee platform are also attracting new, younger guests to the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-innovation-drives-new-occasions-higher-checks-at-el-pollo-loco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-innovation-drives-new-occasions-higher-checks-at-el-pollo-loco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant industry jobs declined again last month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foodservice industry lost 26,100 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-industry-jobs-declined-again-last-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-industry-jobs-declined-again-last-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 emerging restaurants reshaping the competitive landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the 2026 100 Under 100]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/100-emerging-restaurants-reshaping-the-competitive-landscape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/100-emerging-restaurants-reshaping-the-competitive-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixty Vines offers wine on tap and cuisine to match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-unit casual-dining chain is one of FB Society&rsquo;s growth vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sixty-vines-offers-wine-on-tap-and-cuisine-to-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sixty-vines-offers-wine-on-tap-and-cuisine-to-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse keeps on humming as sales, traffic rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales rose 6.2% thanks to better operations, and beef costs are also easing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-keeps-on-humming-as-sales-traffic-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-keeps-on-humming-as-sales-traffic-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Chef Avishar Barua brings humor and value to fine dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[The self-described introvert is putting himself out there for the sake of hospitality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-chef-avishar-barua-brings-humor-and-value-to-fine-dining/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-chef-avishar-barua-brings-humor-and-value-to-fine-dining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Culver’s, and Starbucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Bojangles, Jimmy John's, Potbelly, 7 Brew, Wingstop, Zaxbys, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-arbys-culvers-and-starbucks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-arbys-culvers-and-starbucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King, Outback Steakhouse, Papa Johns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-outback-steakhouse-papa-johns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-outback-steakhouse-papa-johns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s takes steps to fix its brand as sales fall again]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. same-store sales at the fast-food burger chain declined 7% last quarter, and it&rsquo;s now smaller than rival Burger King.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-takes-steps-to-fix-its-brand-as-sales-fall-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-takes-steps-to-fix-its-brand-as-sales-fall-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora wiped out Sweetgreen's sales momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual salad chain was seeing success with its new wraps, particularly from younger consumers. The momentum dissipated when the cyclospora outbreak hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cyclospora-wiped-out-sweetgreens-sales-momentum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cyclospora-wiped-out-sweetgreens-sales-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason’s Deli is crowdsourcing its next limited-time sandwich]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast casual is inviting guests to submit ideas to The Great Sandwich Search, with the winner&rsquo;s sandwich earning a spot on the menu this November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jasons-deli-is-crowdsourcing-its-next-limited-time-sandwich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jasons-deli-is-crowdsourcing-its-next-limited-time-sandwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STK and its sibling concepts gain momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was up across all of The One Group&rsquo;s brands last quarter thanks to a focus on value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/stk-and-its-sibling-concepts-gain-momentum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/stk-and-its-sibling-concepts-gain-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba pulls jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain follows Chipotle in removing the ingredient as infections expand to multiple states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-pulls-jalapeos-as-salmonella-outbreak-spreads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-pulls-jalapeos-as-salmonella-outbreak-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California county postpones vote on nation's highest minimum wage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alameda County&rsquo;s Board of Supervisors voted to delay the $30 minimum wage proposal until 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/california-county-postpones-vote-on-nations-highest-minimum-wage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/california-county-postpones-vote-on-nations-highest-minimum-wage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme narrows losses amid turnaround plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doughnut chain's revenue fell 12.8%, driven by refranchising efforts and strategic closures, but it moved a lot closer to profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/krispy-kreme-narrows-losses-amid-turnaround-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/krispy-kreme-narrows-losses-amid-turnaround-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns shakes up marketing leadership as its struggles continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain reported a North America same-store sales decline of 8.3% in the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-shakes-up-marketing-leadership-as-its-struggles-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-shakes-up-marketing-leadership-as-its-struggles-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salad and Go, McDonald’s, Dine Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/salad-and-go-mcdonalds-dine-brands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/salad-and-go-mcdonalds-dine-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King’s sales took off last quarter, but Popeyes is in a slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food burger chain&rsquo;s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% in the second quarter, but its sibling brand has been in decline in seven of the past eight periods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-sales-took-off-last-quarter-but-popeyes-is-in-a-slump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-sales-took-off-last-quarter-but-popeyes-is-in-a-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Korean BBQ may sell off all its restaurants and become a retail company]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 59 Gen Korean restaurants would be sold for a transaction valued at $100 million; the company declined to disclose the identity of the potential buyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gen-korean-bbq-may-sell-off-all-its-restaurants-and-become-a-retail-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gen-korean-bbq-may-sell-off-all-its-restaurants-and-become-a-retail-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash invests $6M in Flavor Week discounts at local restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign will run through Aug. 23 in six cities and is designed to introduce indie restaurants to new customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/doordash-invests-6m-in-flavor-week-discounts-at-local-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/doordash-invests-6m-in-flavor-week-discounts-at-local-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portillo’s cuts corporate workforce, field staff by 18%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reduction in force was necessary to support long-term growth, said CEO Brett Patterson, after reporting traffic down 3.4% in the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-cuts-corporate-workforce-field-staff-by-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-cuts-corporate-workforce-field-staff-by-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-growing Dutch Bros is buying up to 65 Salad and Go locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drive-thru beverage chain is acquiring the real estate assets of the bankrupt salad chain&rsquo;s locations in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fast-growing-dutch-bros-is-buying-up-to-65-salad-and-go-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fast-growing-dutch-bros-is-buying-up-to-65-salad-and-go-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibsons Steakhouse to open in Nashville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago-based restaurant group is expanding the iconic steakhouse brand outside Illinois. This location will anchor a historic redevelopment and is scheduled to open in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gibsons-steakhouse-to-open-in-nashville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gibsons-steakhouse-to-open-in-nashville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s journey to 50,000 restaurants will take a bit longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant pushed the most aggressive expansion in its history to get to that mark by 2027, but the economy has had something to say about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-journey-to-50000-restaurants-will-take-a-bit-longer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-journey-to-50000-restaurants-will-take-a-bit-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jollibee president reveals strategies helping chain to nearly $5 million AUV in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maribeth Dela Cruz details the differentiating factors helping Philippines-based Jollibee stand out in an increasingly crowded chicken category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jollibee-president-reveals-strategies-helping-chain-to-nearly-5-million-auv-in-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jollibee-president-reveals-strategies-helping-chain-to-nearly-5-million-auv-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: KFC puts its Country Fried Steak in the value spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-kfc-puts-its-country-fried-steak-in-the-value-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-kfc-puts-its-country-fried-steak-in-the-value-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bain Capital is buying Gong Cha]]></title><description><![CDATA[The private-equity firm is acquiring the 2,200-unit bubble tea chain from TA Associates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bain-capital-is-buying-gong-cha/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bain-capital-is-buying-gong-cha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dine Brands reports Q2 IHOP outperformance while Applebee’s sees slow improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[IHOP&rsquo;s 1.5% same-store sales growth was driven by a catering boom, while Applebee&rsquo;s 1.8% same-store sales decline was shaped by a tough April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dine-brands-reports-q2-ihop-outperformance-while-applebees-sees-slow-improvement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dine-brands-reports-q2-ihop-outperformance-while-applebees-sees-slow-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outback Steakhouse makes strides in turnaround effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales at the steakhouse chain reached their highest mark since 2023, and Bloomin&rsquo; Brands stock soared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/outback-steakhouse-makes-strides-in-turnaround-effort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/outback-steakhouse-makes-strides-in-turnaround-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church’s Texas Chicken teams up with Mr. Tendernism for new campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The viral food personality and pitmaster, Walter Johnson, is featured in a content series designed to showcase the chain&rsquo;s new lineup of dry rubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-teams-up-with-mr-tendernism-for-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-teams-up-with-mr-tendernism-for-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell has redesigned its mobile app]]></title><description><![CDATA[New features include &lsquo;My Menu&rsquo; which saves favorite orders and customizations and personalizes recommendations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-has-redesigned-its-mobile-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-has-redesigned-its-mobile-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell has redesigned its loyalty program]]></title><description><![CDATA[New features include &lsquo;My Menu&rsquo; which saves favorite orders and customizations and personalizes recommendations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-has-redesigned-its-loyalty-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-has-redesigned-its-loyalty-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27 restaurant executives on the move in July, including new CEOs at Cracker Barrel and True Food Kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a busy month, especially across marketing and operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/27-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-july-including-new-ceos-at-cracker-barrel-and-true-food-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/27-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-july-including-new-ceos-at-cracker-barrel-and-true-food-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shake Shack’s sales rise, thanks in part to the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[But soaring beef costs continue to pressure the fast-casual chain&rsquo;s profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shacks-sales-rise-thanks-in-part-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shacks-sales-rise-thanks-in-part-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noodles &amp;amp; Company launches Baked Cheese Tortelloni to ease the family dinner crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast casual rolls out the new menu item timed to fall&rsquo;s hectic back-to-school season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-launches-baked-cheese-tortelloni-to-ease-the-family-dinner-crunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-launches-baked-cheese-tortelloni-to-ease-the-family-dinner-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s, Dave &amp;amp; Buster&rsquo;s, food safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonaldrsquos-dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-food-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonaldrsquos-dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-food-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salad and Go closes all locations, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drive-thru salad chain cited consumer pressures, inflation, and overexpansion for the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/salad-and-go-closes-all-locations-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/salad-and-go-closes-all-locations-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobbie Lloyd brings a lifelong love of baking to Magnolia Bakery's C-suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: In her current role as chief baking officer, Lloyd not only develops menu items, she is instrumental in nurturing the culture and powering the growth of the concept into a global brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bobbie-lloyd-brings-a-lifelong-love-of-baking-to-magnolia-bakerys-c-suite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bobbie-lloyd-brings-a-lifelong-love-of-baking-to-magnolia-bakerys-c-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy Guard to expand Guard and Grace concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new location of the steakhouse is opening in Charlotte in September with Southern menu additions, and a second Denver location is being branded as Guard and Grace Surf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/troy-guard-to-expand-guard-and-grace-concept/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/troy-guard-to-expand-guard-and-grace-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle removes jalapeños in some restaurants amid salmonella investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said it proactively removed the ingredients at locations in Minnesota and replaced them with a product from different growers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-removes-jalapeos-in-some-restaurants-amid-salmonella-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-removes-jalapeos-in-some-restaurants-amid-salmonella-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ra Sushi refreshes brand to highlight new steak selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly renamed Ra Steak &amp; Sushi celebrated with a marketing stunt in Times Square this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ra-sushi-refreshes-brand-to-highlight-new-steak-selection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ra-sushi-refreshes-brand-to-highlight-new-steak-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ra Sushi rebrands to highlight new steak selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly renamed Ra Steak &amp; Sushi celebrated with a marketing stunt in Times Square this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ra-sushi-rebrands-to-highlight-new-steak-selection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ra-sushi-rebrands-to-highlight-new-steak-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiko chef Alex Chang demonstrates his Dungeness crab handroll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City-based restaurateur shares the tools and techniques he uses to make dynamic flavor combinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kiko-chef-alex-chang-demonstrates-his-dungeness-crab-handroll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kiko-chef-alex-chang-demonstrates-his-dungeness-crab-handroll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portillo’s names Kevin Kalicak chief financial officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime industry executive previously served in various roles at Darden Restaurants for more than 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-names-kevin-kalicak-chief-financial-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-names-kevin-kalicak-chief-financial-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Watch reports higher sales, raises outlook after solid Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales grew 3.4% and traffic has improved, even though the latter was essentially flat for the quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-reports-higher-sales-raises-outlook-after-solid-q2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-reports-higher-sales-raises-outlook-after-solid-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave &amp;amp; Buster&rsquo;s CEO Tarun Lal is retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFO Darin Harper will replace Lal, who had been with the eatertainment chain for just over a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-ceo-tarun-lal-is-retiring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-ceo-tarun-lal-is-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop launches ‘Delivery Cowboys’ to celebrate flavor comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Gold and Jamaican Jerk will be hand-delivered on horseback to select Club Wingstop customers in Fort Worth, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-launches-delivery-cowboys-to-celebrate-flavor-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-launches-delivery-cowboys-to-celebrate-flavor-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks and Chipotle shine while Wingstop flails and Jersey Mike’s goes public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Panera Bread&rsquo;s HQ move and DoorDash&rsquo;s drone delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-and-chipotle-shine-while-wingstop-flails-and-jersey-mikes-goes-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-and-chipotle-shine-while-wingstop-flails-and-jersey-mikes-goes-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s, Red Lobster, Popeyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-red-lobster-popeyes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-red-lobster-popeyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HTeaO names Freddy’s veteran Brian Wise as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wise has spent the past 7.5 years at the fast-casual burger chain, most recently serving as chief operating officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hteao-names-freddys-veteran-brian-wise-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hteao-names-freddys-veteran-brian-wise-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savory Fund invests in Zao Asian Grill to scale pan-Asian concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23-unit fast-casual brand was founded by veteran restaurateur Dave Duffin and recently posted 18.2% same-store sales growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/savory-fund-invests-in-zao-asian-grill-to-scale-pan-asian-concept/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/savory-fund-invests-in-zao-asian-grill-to-scale-pan-asian-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skye Anderson named McDonald’s USA president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant promoted the longtime executive to helm its biggest market, seeing an &ldquo;opportunity to raise the bar in the U.S. and accelerate performance in our largest market.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/skye-anderson-named-mcdonalds-usa-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/skye-anderson-named-mcdonalds-usa-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks to bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte on Aug. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee giant accompanies the 2026 return of PSL with the launch of Chaider, a cider-inspired take on chai, and beverages with flavors of banana bread and pecan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-to-bring-back-pumpkin-spice-latte-on-aug-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-to-bring-back-pumpkin-spice-latte-on-aug-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Red Lobster owner says it’s not to blame for Endless Shrimp]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a court filing, Thai Union Group said Red Lobster management created the ill-fated deal to improve traffic, not boost Thai Union&rsquo;s shrimp business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/former-red-lobster-owner-says-its-not-to-blame-for-endless-shrimp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/former-red-lobster-owner-says-its-not-to-blame-for-endless-shrimp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef David Bancroft is opening a second Bow &amp;amp; Arrow location in Auburn, Alabama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new restaurant will have a larger footprint and feature an attached grab-and-go market; if it succeeds, the concept might expand beyond Alabama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chef-david-bancroft-is-opening-a-second-bow-ampamp-arrow-location-in-auburn-alabama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chef-david-bancroft-is-opening-a-second-bow-ampamp-arrow-location-in-auburn-alabama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaxbys teams up with reality TV star Rob Rausch to promote new sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama White BBQ is available nationwide in limited quantities and for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-teams-up-with-reality-tv-star-rob-rausch-to-promote-new-sauce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-teams-up-with-reality-tv-star-rob-rausch-to-promote-new-sauce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes latest value deal features its new tenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $9.99 Tenders Deal is available now through Aug. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-latest-value-deal-features-its-new-tenders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-latest-value-deal-features-its-new-tenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s brings back its Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain also added a chicken sandwich version of the product, which won a customer vote this year. It is also adding an Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-brings-back-its-pretzel-bacon-pub-cheeseburger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-brings-back-its-pretzel-bacon-pub-cheeseburger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme names chief commercial, chief people officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doughnut chain named Suk Nicholas chief commercial officer and Lori Seuss chief people officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/krispy-kreme-names-chief-commercial-chief-people-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/krispy-kreme-names-chief-commercial-chief-people-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks development, tariff fatigue, Yum’s new strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-development-tariff-fatigue-yums-new-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-development-tariff-fatigue-yums-new-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino's is paying customers to try its new app and website]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain is giving customers $5 coupons when they make a digital order and is asking for their feedback on its redesign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-is-paying-customers-to-try-its-new-app-and-website/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-is-paying-customers-to-try-its-new-app-and-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Mediterranean nachos and matcha crème brûlée]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus one cocktail inspired by a salad and another based on a Post-Impressionist painting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-mediterranean-nachos-and-matcha-crme-brle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-mediterranean-nachos-and-matcha-crme-brle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 ways restaurants are celebrating National Watermelon Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[These chains are offering deals and LTOs for the occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/4-ways-restaurants-are-celebrating-national-watermelon-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/4-ways-restaurants-are-celebrating-national-watermelon-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks keeps its U.S. growth measured as it rethinks development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant expects more modest domestic growth next year as it looks to &ldquo;fix&rdquo; its expansion strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-keeps-its-us-growth-measured-as-it-rethinks-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-keeps-its-us-growth-measured-as-it-rethinks-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Tracker: InKind lands another big investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also, Qu launches payments, TouchBistro is sold, and more restaurant tech news from July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-tracker-inkind-lands-another-big-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-tracker-inkind-lands-another-big-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ’s Restaurants continues traffic-led growth in Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales grew 6.5% driven by menu innovation and a deliberate marketing shift.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-continues-traffic-led-growth-in-q2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-continues-traffic-led-growth-in-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Starbucks, and the Cheesecake Factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Bonchon, Cousins Subs, Dave &amp; Buster's, Jamba, Krispy Kreme, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-wendys-starbucks-and-the-cheesecake-factory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-wendys-starbucks-and-the-cheesecake-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-taco-bell-jersey-mikes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-taco-bell-jersey-mikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, Church’s Chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-jersey-mikes-churchs-chicken/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-jersey-mikes-churchs-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell’s cyclospora-driven sales declines have moderated ‘materially’]]></title><description><![CDATA[After traffic plummeted 31% following the outbreak, the Mexican fast-food chain has experienced steady improvement driven by promotional investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-cyclospora-driven-sales-declines-have-moderated-materially/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-cyclospora-driven-sales-declines-have-moderated-materially/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yum Brands' sales rose last quarter, thanks to Taco Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain operator's system sales rose 5% last quarter as it works toward completing the sale of Pizza Hut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/yum-brands-sales-rose-last-quarter-thanks-to-taco-bell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/yum-brands-sales-rose-last-quarter-thanks-to-taco-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ohio sushi restaurant chain Fusian is refreshing its brand 16 years in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cofounder and CEO Stephan Harman explains why the time was right for a top-to-bottom change at this legacy fast casual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-ohio-sushi-restaurant-chain-fusian-is-refreshing-its-brand-16-years-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-ohio-sushi-restaurant-chain-fusian-is-refreshing-its-brand-16-years-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike's raises $1B in a landmark IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual sandwich chain is set to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange after pricing its shares at $23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-raises-1b-in-a-landmark-ipo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-raises-1b-in-a-landmark-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle registers strongest same-store sales growth since late 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain caught momentum from menu innovation and marketing initiatives, but food and labor inflation weighed down margins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-registers-strongest-same-store-sales-growth-since-late-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-registers-strongest-same-store-sales-growth-since-late-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks stock soars as company’s sales accelerate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant&rsquo;s stock rose more than 7% late on Wednesday after it raised its sales expectations for the rest of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-stock-soars-as-companys-sales-accelerate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-stock-soars-as-companys-sales-accelerate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why clearly labeled plant-based menu options have become a business necessity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses can capitalize on the 42% of consumers who identify as &lsquo;flexitarian.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-clearly-labeled-plant-based-menu-options-have-become-a-business-necessity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-clearly-labeled-plant-based-menu-options-have-become-a-business-necessity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Biscuit Belly acquires Maple Street Biscuit Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-biscuit-belly-acquires-maple-street-biscuit-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-biscuit-belly-acquires-maple-street-biscuit-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera to move HQ to Boston area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain plans to keep a support center in St. Louis, where the brand was born. But many team members will be asked to move north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-to-move-hq-to-boston-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-to-move-hq-to-boston-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheesecake Factory quarterly revenues surpass $1B for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The casual-dining company reported a 5.8% increase in same-store sales for the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cheesecake-factory-quarterly-revenues-surpass-1b-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cheesecake-factory-quarterly-revenues-surpass-1b-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop’s same-store sales hit once again by soft consumer spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[The metric was down 7.5% in the second quarter, the chicken-wing chain's fifth straight quarterly decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstops-same-store-sales-hit-once-again-by-soft-consumer-spending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstops-same-store-sales-hit-once-again-by-soft-consumer-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell, KFC, TGI Fridays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-kfc-tgi-fridays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-kfc-tgi-fridays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church&rsquo;s Texas Chicken secures funding for &lsquo;next stage of growth']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain's equity investment from Golub Capital will be used to accelerate remodels and new company-owned restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchrsquos-texas-chicken-secures-funding-for-lsquonext-stage-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchrsquos-texas-chicken-secures-funding-for-lsquonext-stage-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamba tests a new line of sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick-service smoothie concept is exploring extensions to the menu in four markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jamba-tests-a-new-line-of-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jamba-tests-a-new-line-of-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whataburger names Ryan Moore CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Torchy&rsquo;s and Taco Bell executive will take over financial leadership for the fast-food burger chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/whataburger-names-ryan-moore-cfo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/whataburger-names-ryan-moore-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright’s advice for emerging restaurant operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[He told attendees at the annual CREATE event to invest with a growth mindset and avoid falling into the cost optimization trap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-ceo-scott-boatwrights-advice-for-emerging-restaurant-operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-ceo-scott-boatwrights-advice-for-emerging-restaurant-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber Eats is sued over priority delivery fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed class action lawsuit argues that the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;direct to you&rdquo; delivery option is misleading because couriers may make other stops along the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-eats-is-sued-over-priority-delivery-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-eats-is-sued-over-priority-delivery-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC’s Kwench beverage lineup debuts in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The specialty drinks span four categories: Krunch Shakes, Sparkling Lemonades, Boba Refreshers, and Iced Lattes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-kwench-beverage-lineup-debuts-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-kwench-beverage-lineup-debuts-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC puts its Country Fried Steak in the value spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain is offering a meal deal with the entr&eacute;e for $4.99 on Wednesdays only for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-puts-its-country-fried-steak-in-the-value-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-puts-its-country-fried-steak-in-the-value-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell’s latest plan to win back customers: $1 Mexican Pizzas]]></title><description><![CDATA[This marks the fast-food Mexican chain&rsquo;s second dollar deal in less than a week to claw back double-digit traffic declines amid the cyclospora outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-latest-plan-to-win-back-customers-1-mexican-pizzas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-latest-plan-to-win-back-customers-1-mexican-pizzas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Campanaro celebrates 20 years of Little Owl in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran chef and restaurateur adapts to changing tastes at his signature restaurant plus The Mary Lane, The Clam, and Market Table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/joey-campanaro-celebrates-20-years-of-little-owl-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/joey-campanaro-celebrates-20-years-of-little-owl-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TGI Fridays liquidation plan approved as Chapter 11 winds down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bankruptcy court confirmed a liquidation plan that clears the way for the casual-dining brand to continue operations under new ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tgi-fridays-liquidation-plan-approved-as-chapter-11-winds-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tgi-fridays-liquidation-plan-approved-as-chapter-11-winds-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin adds Kelce brothers’ Garage Beer to the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The casual-dining chain will be the first national chain to serve the fast-growing beer brand systemwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-adds-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-to-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-adds-kelce-brothers-garage-beer-to-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel, Domino’s, Gong Cha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-dominos-gong-cha/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-dominos-gong-cha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks tests sparkling drinks in three markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beverages are being evaluated in Austin, San Antonio, and St. Louis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-tests-sparkling-drinks-in-three-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-tests-sparkling-drinks-in-three-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flo Rida invests in Beyond Juicery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grammy-nominated celebrity will also become a franchisee, expanding the brand into South Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/flo-rida-invests-in-beyond-juicery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/flo-rida-invests-in-beyond-juicery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lalaon is serving Korean barbecue and seafood on 10,000 square feet of Brooklyn waterfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sprawling East River restaurant comes from the owners of Kuun and Atti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lalaon-is-serving-korean-barbecue-and-seafood-on-10000-square-feet-of-brooklyn-waterfront/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lalaon-is-serving-korean-barbecue-and-seafood-on-10000-square-feet-of-brooklyn-waterfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester’s is now open in Savannah, Georgia, serving tinned fish and seafood towers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant and raw bar is connected to the Douglas, a luxury boutique hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lesters-is-now-open-in-savannah-georgia-serving-tinned-fish-and-seafood-towers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lesters-is-now-open-in-savannah-georgia-serving-tinned-fish-and-seafood-towers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel’s CEO change, Domino’s meh results, and Noodles’ impressive turnaround]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, M&amp;A activity from Biscuit Belly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrels-ceo-change-dominos-meh-results-and-noodles-impressive-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrels-ceo-change-dominos-meh-results-and-noodles-impressive-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle extends free-chips-and-guac offer to two days]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Avocado Day is this week and guests can get the free sides on both July 31 and Aug. 1 by using a code with digital orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-extends-free-chips-and-guac-offer-to-two-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-extends-free-chips-and-guac-offer-to-two-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gong Cha plans a big push in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bubble tea chain has signed a deal with Bakers Acres &amp; Cattle to open 50 locations over the next seven years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gong-cha-plans-a-big-push-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gong-cha-plans-a-big-push-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noodles &amp;amp; Company, Popeyes, Wendy&rsquo;s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-popeyes-wendyrsquos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-popeyes-wendyrsquos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Wilson promoted to COO at Newk's Eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former senior vice president of operations joined the fast-casual chain right out of college at the first restaurant in Oxford, Mississippi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/matt-wilson-promoted-to-coo-at-newks-eatery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/matt-wilson-promoted-to-coo-at-newks-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s offers another pizza discount]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is giving customers 50% off all &ldquo;menu-priced&rdquo; pizzas this week amid an ongoing battle for customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-offers-another-pizza-discount/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-offers-another-pizza-discount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel names David Deno CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former CEO of Bloomin&rsquo; Brands will succeed Julie Masino as head of the Lebanon, Tennessee-based brand in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-names-david-deno-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-names-david-deno-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.F. Chang’s taps social media expert to lead new marketing team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Benson, who has been key to some of the chain&rsquo;s recent campaigns, was named director of marketing communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pf-changs-taps-social-media-expert-to-lead-new-marketing-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pf-changs-taps-social-media-expert-to-lead-new-marketing-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: A sea squirt and mushroom-stuffed shishitos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus swordfish kibbeh, sausage-and-grape pasta, and a drink inspired by Paddington the Bear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-a-sea-squirt-and-mushroom-stuffed-shishitos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-a-sea-squirt-and-mushroom-stuffed-shishitos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new buyer steps in for some bankrupt Popeyes locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[SBH Foods will acquire 23 locations in Orlando operated by the bankrupt franchisee Sailormen for $2.7 million after the original deal fell through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-new-buyer-steps-in-for-some-bankrupt-popeyes-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-new-buyer-steps-in-for-some-bankrupt-popeyes-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noodles &amp;amp; Company raises guidance on strong second quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales increased 10.3% in the second quarter, which was one of the company's best since going public in 2013. CEO Joe Christina said the turnaround, which has included closing underperforming units, is working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-raises-guidance-on-strong-second-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-raises-guidance-on-strong-second-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, CAVA, and Krispy Kreme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Benihana, Honeygrow, PopUp Bagels, Salad and Go, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-chick-fil-a-cava-and-krispy-kreme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-chick-fil-a-cava-and-krispy-kreme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Salad and Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-chick-fil-a-salad-and-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-chick-fil-a-salad-and-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beignets and unique sandwiches bring restaurant dreams to reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The challenges and rewards of going from concept idea to launch were detailed by three operators at CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs, with an inspirational poet to kick things off and a trivia quiz and cocktails to keep it lively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/beignets-and-unique-sandwiches-bring-restaurant-dreams-to-reality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/beignets-and-unique-sandwiches-bring-restaurant-dreams-to-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Hansen named head of culinary at Portillo's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hansen worked previously for Australian chain Guzman Y Gomez, which earlier this year announced an exit from the U.S. market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/christopher-hansen-named-head-of-culinary-at-portillos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/christopher-hansen-named-head-of-culinary-at-portillos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack’s All Day is serving American classics in New York City’s Theater District]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant comes from the Friedman&rsquo;s team and features more than 150 portraits of notable Jacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jacks-all-day-is-serving-american-classics-in-new-york-citys-theater-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jacks-all-day-is-serving-american-classics-in-new-york-citys-theater-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How innovation helped Panda Express become the largest Asian chain in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exclusive interview with chief brand officer Andrea Cherng reveals how the brand achieves originality even as it honors its heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-innovation-helped-panda-express-become-the-largest-asian-chain-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-innovation-helped-panda-express-become-the-largest-asian-chain-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Shaich, Chili’s, Domino’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ron-shaich-chilis-dominos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ron-shaich-chilis-dominos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spicy version of the chicken chain's popular strips are available through Sept. 12 at two Atlanta-area restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-is-testing-spicy-chick-n-strips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-is-testing-spicy-chick-n-strips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fogo de Chão promotes Daniel Duran to CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s SVP of financial planning and analysis and investor relations will replace longtime CFO Tony Laday, who retired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fogo-de-cho-promotes-daniel-duran-to-cfo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fogo-de-cho-promotes-daniel-duran-to-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the emerging coffee chains that could outpace the giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[These 12 growing brands are competing in NRN&rsquo;s Coffee Showdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/meet-the-emerging-coffee-chains-that-could-outpace-the-giants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/meet-the-emerging-coffee-chains-that-could-outpace-the-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices are back above $4 a gallon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a brief summer respite, the price of gas is returning to levels from earlier this spring, which hurt restaurant traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gas-prices-are-back-above-4-a-gallon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gas-prices-are-back-above-4-a-gallon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell tries to lure fans back with $1 Enchiritos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain has been in the spotlight throughout the weeks-long cyclospora outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-tries-to-lure-fans-back-with-1-enchiritos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-tries-to-lure-fans-back-with-1-enchiritos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CloudKitchens owner raises $1.7B to automate restaurants and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding for Travis Kalanick's Atoms was led by Andreessen Horowitz and included support from Uber, Kalanick's previous venture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cloudkitchens-owner-raises-17b-to-automate-restaurants-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cloudkitchens-owner-raises-17b-to-automate-restaurants-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maria Cacciapuoti named chief operations officer of KFC Global]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joined the brand in 2015 and has held leadership roles in markets around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/maria-cacciapuoti-named-chief-operations-officer-of-kfc-global/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/maria-cacciapuoti-named-chief-operations-officer-of-kfc-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand Icon leaders Peggy and Andrew Cherng discuss the ‘Panda Way’ at CREATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founders of Panda Express focus on love for people, guests, and community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/brand-icon-leaders-peggy-and-andrew-cherng-discuss-the-panda-way-at-create/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/brand-icon-leaders-peggy-and-andrew-cherng-discuss-the-panda-way-at-create/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 experts compare different types of restaurant financing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The panel was part of the Investment Summit at CREATE, the event for emerging restaurateurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/3-experts-compare-different-types-of-restaurant-financing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/3-experts-compare-different-types-of-restaurant-financing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Rosenthal on why the world is a better place when people eat together and travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creator of "Somebody Feed Phil" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" shared his food journey at the CREATE conference, and how that has shaped his mission of encouraging people to break bread together across borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/phil-rosenthal-on-why-the-world-is-a-better-place-when-people-eat-together-and-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/phil-rosenthal-on-why-the-world-is-a-better-place-when-people-eat-together-and-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habit Burger chef in residency program debuts with Jet Tila]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new platform, called Habit &amp; Co., features Tila&rsquo;s Korean Street Menu for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-chef-in-residency-program-debuts-with-jet-tila/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-chef-in-residency-program-debuts-with-jet-tila/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Food Kitchen CEO, Cracker Barrel Comeback, Popeyes chicken tenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/true-food-kitchen-ceo-cracker-barrel-comeback-popeyes-chicken-tenders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/true-food-kitchen-ceo-cracker-barrel-comeback-popeyes-chicken-tenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check out Chili’s nostalgic, quirky new restaurant design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The refresh combines elements from Chili&rsquo;s past, like red booths and tile, with some modern touches and a bigger bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/check-out-chilis-nostalgic-quirky-new-restaurant-design/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/check-out-chilis-nostalgic-quirky-new-restaurant-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Shaich’s Act III invests another $50M in gaming concept Level99]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding doubles Act III&rsquo;s stake and will help Level99 open more of its sprawling food-and-game venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ron-shaichs-act-iii-invests-another-50m-in-gaming-concept-level99/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ron-shaichs-act-iii-invests-another-50m-in-gaming-concept-level99/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s wants to help you bring its food into baseball parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant is offering a limited-edition clear &ldquo;McValue Pack&rdquo; that will allow customers to bring their meals into ballparks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-wants-to-help-you-bring-its-food-into-baseball-parks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-wants-to-help-you-bring-its-food-into-baseball-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeaways from 3 industry pros at the CREATE conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[CreateTED Talks offer emerging restaurant brands tips for success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/takeaways-from-3-industry-pros-at-the-create-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/takeaways-from-3-industry-pros-at-the-create-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes shines a spotlight on its upgraded chicken tenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain is celebrating National Chicken Finger Day July 27 with a national delivery offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-shines-a-spotlight-on-its-upgraded-chicken-tenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-shines-a-spotlight-on-its-upgraded-chicken-tenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 takeaways from the leaders of NRN’s 2026 Hot Concepts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders at these emerging restaurant chains share what strategies bolstered their success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/4-takeaways-from-the-leaders-of-nrns-2026-hot-concepts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/4-takeaways-from-the-leaders-of-nrns-2026-hot-concepts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technomic: Restaurants continue to struggle with traffic amid consumer cautiousness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The research company&rsquo;s consumer research chief, Robert Byrne, provides a mid-year check-in for attendees of CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/technomic-restaurants-continue-to-struggle-with-traffic-amid-consumer-cautiousness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/technomic-restaurants-continue-to-struggle-with-traffic-amid-consumer-cautiousness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nai De Leon named chief people &amp;amp; culture officer of Yum Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joined the company in August 2025 as chief talent and centers of excellence officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nai-de-leon-named-chief-people-ampamp-culture-officer-of-yum-brands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nai-de-leon-named-chief-people-ampamp-culture-officer-of-yum-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: CEO Khalid Mashriqi oversees 130 U.S. brick-and-mortar locations and 70 worldwide, filling a void with an Afghan-inspired street food menu that&rsquo;s 100% halal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-shahs-halal-grew-its-food-cart-menu-into-a-global-chain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-shahs-halal-grew-its-food-cart-menu-into-a-global-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler joins True Food Kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chandler will become CEO of the health-minded casual-dining chain after a decade at Hopdoddy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ex-hopdoddy-ceo-jeff-chandler-joins-true-food-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ex-hopdoddy-ceo-jeff-chandler-joins-true-food-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King is reimagining the restaurant manager role to improve service]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its latest effort to improve the restaurant experience, the fast-food chain is turning managers into &ldquo;Your Way Champions.&rdquo; It is also guaranteeing the quality of its Whopper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-is-reimagining-the-restaurant-manager-role-to-improve-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-is-reimagining-the-restaurant-manager-role-to-improve-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel's comeback continues to gain steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family-dining chain now says it could exceed its forecast for the year as its rebounds from last year&rsquo;s logo fallout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrels-comeback-continues-to-gain-steam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrels-comeback-continues-to-gain-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Jersey Mike’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-maple-street-biscuit-company-jersey-mikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-maple-street-biscuit-company-jersey-mikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Ells’ sandwich concept Counter Service prepares to shift growth outside New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ells and the fast-casual chain&rsquo;s CEO Tom Cortese see the sandwich segment as ripe for disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/steve-ells-sandwich-concept-counter-service-prepares-to-shift-growth-outside-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/steve-ells-sandwich-concept-counter-service-prepares-to-shift-growth-outside-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From gold rush to reality check: The new restaurant M&amp;amp;A playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrington Park Advisors' Ashish Seth outlines what drives valuations today, and why operators need more than optimism to close deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/from-gold-rush-to-reality-check-the-new-restaurant-mampampa-playbook/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/from-gold-rush-to-reality-check-the-new-restaurant-mampampa-playbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.F. Chang's dangles digital fortunes for loyalty signups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The promotion celebrates National Fortune Cookie Day and is part of a larger Good Fortune campaign for the chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pf-changs-dangles-digital-fortunes-for-loyalty-signups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pf-changs-dangles-digital-fortunes-for-loyalty-signups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Chipotle&rsquo;s first location in Mexico]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-traced-to-taco-bell-lettuce-restaurant-bankruptcies-surge-and-a-new-marketing-blitz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-traced-to-taco-bell-lettuce-restaurant-bankruptcies-surge-and-a-new-marketing-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s launches IPO, seeking to raise up to $1B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker &ldquo;JMKE&rdquo; and was priced between $21 and $25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-launches-ipo-seeking-to-raise-up-to-1b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-launches-ipo-seeking-to-raise-up-to-1b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topgolf, Wonder, Bouchon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-wonder-bouchon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-wonder-bouchon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biscuit Belly acquires Maple Street Biscuit Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Louisville, Kentucky-based chain will convert all 34 locations to the Biscuit Belly brand throughout the next 18 to 24 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/biscuit-belly-acquires-maple-street-biscuit-company/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/biscuit-belly-acquires-maple-street-biscuit-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s gets a boost from order count growth in Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain reported U.S. same-store sales growth of 0.1%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-gets-a-boost-from-order-count-growth-in-q2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-gets-a-boost-from-order-count-growth-in-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Nashville hot falafel and ‘bananas in a box’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Mediterranean mushrooms, a summery lamb dish, and a cocktail inspired by a 19th-century dinner club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-nashville-hot-falafel-and-bananas-in-a-box/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-nashville-hot-falafel-and-bananas-in-a-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to pay $2M to settle sexual harassment case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filed in 2018, the lawsuit alleges that both female and male workers were subjected to unwanted advances, offensive comments, and retaliation at Bouchon in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/thomas-keller-restaurant-group-to-pay-2m-to-settle-sexual-harassment-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/thomas-keller-restaurant-group-to-pay-2m-to-settle-sexual-harassment-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topgolf launches a retail media network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new division will turn Topgolf&rsquo;s gaming-and-dining centers into an advertising channel for brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-launches-a-retail-media-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-launches-a-retail-media-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why restaurant loyalty programs fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disconnected systems and generic offers are costing restaurants millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-restaurant-loyalty-programs-fail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-restaurant-loyalty-programs-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-wonder-and-climbing-restaurant-operating-expenses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-wonder-and-climbing-restaurant-operating-expenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh Kitchen adds development and operations execs to accelerate growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Development Officer Matt Livingston previously led real estate and market development at First Watch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fresh-kitchen-adds-development-and-operations-execs-to-accelerate-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fresh-kitchen-adds-development-and-operations-execs-to-accelerate-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MML Hospitality has opened Neighborhood Sushi in Dallas, with more concepts on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin-based group is also working on hotels and restaurants in markets like Aspen and New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mml-hospitality-has-opened-neighborhood-sushi-in-dallas-with-more-concepts-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mml-hospitality-has-opened-neighborhood-sushi-in-dallas-with-more-concepts-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Domino’s, Starbucks, and KFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, CAVA, KFC, 7 Brew, Shake Shack, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-dominos-starbucks-and-kfc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-dominos-starbucks-and-kfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks wins a shareholder lawsuit over its sales slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the coffee shop giant, agreeing that its former CEO did not make &ldquo;flagrantly false&rdquo; statements about its sales results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-wins-a-shareholder-lawsuit-over-its-sales-slump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-wins-a-shareholder-lawsuit-over-its-sales-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms lettuce supplied to Taco Bell linked to cyclosporia outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain has removed &ldquo;potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taylor-farms-lettuce-supplied-to-taco-bell-linked-to-cyclosporia-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taylor-farms-lettuce-supplied-to-taco-bell-linked-to-cyclosporia-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant menu prices slowed slightly last month and food costs fell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food costs declined in June, according to new federal data released this week, as inflation cools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-menu-prices-slowed-slightly-last-month-and-food-costs-fell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-menu-prices-slowed-slightly-last-month-and-food-costs-fell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes adds butterfly shrimp to its value menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight pieces are available in four flavors, including Buffalo, Garlic Parm, Lemon Pepper, and Ghost Pepper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-adds-butterfly-shrimp-to-its-value-menu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-adds-butterfly-shrimp-to-its-value-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber to buy Germany-based Delivery Hero for $14.8B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal would combine two of the world&rsquo;s largest delivery companies and roughly double Uber Eats&rsquo; global footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-to-buy-germany-based-delivery-hero-for-148b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/uber-to-buy-germany-based-delivery-hero-for-148b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Black Rock Coffee Bar plans to stand out in crowded beverage category]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Mark Davis explains how the brand is differentiated enough to carve its own path in the beverage boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-black-rock-coffee-bar-plans-to-stand-out-in-crowded-beverage-category/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-black-rock-coffee-bar-plans-to-stand-out-in-crowded-beverage-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino's Pizza appoints 2 new directors, names Corie Barry lead independent director of the board]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Dollar Tree CEO Michael Creedon and HP executive Anneliese Olson join the pizza giant's board as it continues executing its long-term strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-pizza-appoints-2-new-directors-names-corie-barry-lead-independent-director-of-the-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-pizza-appoints-2-new-directors-names-corie-barry-lead-independent-director-of-the-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle will host a BOGO giveaway during World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The promotion is inspired by the tournament&rsquo;s hydration breaks and its guests who &ldquo;accidentally&rdquo; fill water cups with lemonade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-will-host-a-bogo-giveaway-during-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-will-host-a-bogo-giveaway-during-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, James Beard Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-chick-fil-a-james-beard-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-chick-fil-a-james-beard-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings drops a ranch-flavored popping candy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poppin&rsquo; Ranch can be sprinkled on top of wings or mixed into ranch sauce for 99 cents a packet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-drops-a-ranch-flavored-popping-candy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-drops-a-ranch-flavored-popping-candy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The James Beard Awards ceremony could be leaving Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[The glittering celebration of independent restaurants will remain in the Windy City for two more years. But a national search has been launched for the next potential site in 2029 through 2033.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-james-beard-awards-ceremony-could-be-leaving-chicago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-james-beard-awards-ceremony-could-be-leaving-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vagabond, a self-pour wine bar and restaurant from London, is opening in Nashville early next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be the concept&rsquo;s first location in the United States, featuring 100 wines dispensed from custom machines, a full bar, and global small plates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/vagabond-a-self-pour-wine-bar-and-restaurant-from-london-is-opening-in-nashville-early-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/vagabond-a-self-pour-wine-bar-and-restaurant-from-london-is-opening-in-nashville-early-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse is testing delivery, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime delivery holdout is testing first-party delivery via DoorDash in a few locations, according to Deutsche Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-is-testing-delivery-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-is-testing-delivery-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse is testing delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime delivery holdout confirmed a "micro-test" of delivery in a few locations, but said it had no plans to expand it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-is-testing-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-is-testing-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A is modernizing its kids’ playgrounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 locations be reimaged by the end of this year, featuring new multi-sensory designs and interactive games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-is-modernizing-its-kids-playgrounds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-is-modernizing-its-kids-playgrounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell, Chipotle, Yoshinoya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-chipotle-yoshinoya/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-chipotle-yoshinoya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants should optimize for the right guest, not just more guests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volume alone doesn't build a healthy business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-should-optimize-for-the-right-guest-not-just-more-guests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-should-optimize-for-the-right-guest-not-just-more-guests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sushi Den cofounder Toshi Kizaki returns to his roots with his namesake omakase location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver restaurant Kizaki features the Edomae cuisine of Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sushi-den-cofounder-toshi-kizaki-returns-to-his-roots-with-his-namesake-omakase-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sushi-den-cofounder-toshi-kizaki-returns-to-his-roots-with-his-namesake-omakase-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sushi by Bou brings omakase to the masses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept offers affordable luxury thanks to its model of finding small, underutilized space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sushi-by-bou-brings-omakase-to-the-masses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sushi-by-bou-brings-omakase-to-the-masses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike’s Red Tacos bets big on birria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept is opening a training center to support its growth ambitions, which include a national and perhaps even an international presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mikes-red-tacos-bets-big-on-birria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mikes-red-tacos-bets-big-on-birria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The chefs and partners of Grey Ghost, Basan, Second Best, and Little Ghost say customers are enthusiastic about Motor City&rsquo;s renewed restaurant scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/joe-giacomino-and-john-vermiglio-discuss-detroits-culinary-evolution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/joe-giacomino-and-john-vermiglio-discuss-detroits-culinary-evolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matcha Magic capitalizes on America’s green tea obsession]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand&rsquo;s wellness mission and business ethos continue to power its growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/matcha-magic-capitalizes-on-americas-green-tea-obsession/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/matcha-magic-capitalizes-on-americas-green-tea-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ggiata brings the heart of New Jersey deli culture to L.A.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 7-unit fast-casual sandwich concept is growing slowly, creating one neighborhood hub at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ggiata-brings-the-heart-of-new-jersey-deli-culture-to-la/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ggiata-brings-the-heart-of-new-jersey-deli-culture-to-la/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s how restaurants are using Toast’s AI chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company analyzed millions of conversations between operators and its Toast IQ assistant to see what they're asking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-how-restaurants-are-using-toasts-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-how-restaurants-are-using-toasts-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How global perspectives shape team culture — and the guest experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The culture of your surroundings is inherently connected to the culture you create within your organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-global-perspectives-shape-team-culture-and-the-guest-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-global-perspectives-shape-team-culture-and-the-guest-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoshinoya parent acquires Seattle-based Kizuki Ramen &amp;amp; Izakaya]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17-unit full-service ramen concept is slated for growth across the U.S. under Yoshinoya Holdings, which operates multiple brands worldwide, including the 100-unit quick-service Yoshinoya teriyaki-bowl concept.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/yoshinoya-parent-acquires-seattle-based-kizuki-ramen-ampamp-izakaya/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/yoshinoya-parent-acquires-seattle-based-kizuki-ramen-ampamp-izakaya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaxbys has expanded to New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta-based chain is planting its flag in the Bronx and Manhattan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-has-expanded-to-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-has-expanded-to-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dining at hotel restaurants is on the rise, reports OpenTable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers are increasingly choosing hotels based on the dining options, but the restaurants are becoming destinations for locals, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dining-at-hotel-restaurants-is-on-the-rise-reports-opentable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dining-at-hotel-restaurants-is-on-the-rise-reports-opentable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC’s ‘comeback plan’ includes the return of Popcorn Chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[The item hasn&rsquo;t been on the menu since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-comeback-plan-includes-the-return-of-popcorn-chicken/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-comeback-plan-includes-the-return-of-popcorn-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera, Papa Murphy’s, Olive Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-papa-murphys-olive-garden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-papa-murphys-olive-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle makes its debut in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s location in the Monterrey metropolitan area is in partnership with Alsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-makes-its-debut-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-makes-its-debut-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut doubles down on nostalgia with 'Throwback Value Menu']]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain has also launched a limited-edition streetwear capsule collection celebrating its legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-doubles-down-on-nostalgia-with-throwback-value-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-doubles-down-on-nostalgia-with-throwback-value-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet 12 rising coffee chains poised to challenge the giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Yemeni coffeehouses to student-run cafes, these emerging brands are brewing up serious competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/meet-12-rising-coffee-chains-poised-to-challenge-the-giants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/meet-12-rising-coffee-chains-poised-to-challenge-the-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Brock’s Joyland reportedly closes 2 locations in Nashville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual restaurants were operated in partnership with Pihakis Restaurant Group, which is facing multiple lawsuits and has shuttered restaurants across four states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sean-brocks-joyland-reportedly-closes-2-locations-in-nashville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sean-brocks-joyland-reportedly-closes-2-locations-in-nashville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The chicken wars heat up, value menu overload, and Wonder's IPO plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, an interview with The Granola Bar cofounders Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-chicken-wars-heat-up-value-menu-overload-and-wonders-ipo-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-chicken-wars-heat-up-value-menu-overload-and-wonders-ipo-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applebee’s remixes the burger again with Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new appetizer will join the chain's 2 for $25 menu for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-remixes-the-burger-again-with-bacon-cheeseburger-wonton-tacos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-remixes-the-burger-again-with-bacon-cheeseburger-wonton-tacos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olive Garden is bringing back the Never-Ending Pasta Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The promotion returns for the first time since 2019, offering passholders 13 weeks of unlimited free pasta for $100.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/olive-garden-is-bringing-back-the-never-ending-pasta-pass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/olive-garden-is-bringing-back-the-never-ending-pasta-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns brings back its Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offering was first launched in 2022 as an extension of the fast-food pizza chain&rsquo;s cheese-stuffed crust, which debuted in late 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-brings-back-its-epic-pepperoni-stuffed-crust-pizza/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-brings-back-its-epic-pepperoni-stuffed-crust-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder, Taco Bell, Latitude Food Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-taco-bell-latitude-food-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-taco-bell-latitude-food-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club will no longer be unlimited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the pioneering beverage subscription program precede an upcoming revamp of the fast-casual chain&rsquo;s loyalty program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/paneras-unlimited-sip-club-will-no-longer-be-unlimited/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/paneras-unlimited-sip-club-will-no-longer-be-unlimited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Murphy’s to close dozens more locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre said the pizza category is challenged by a heavy promotional environment and lack of consumer loyalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-murphys-to-close-dozens-more-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-murphys-to-close-dozens-more-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's Restaurant News July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRN's July issue shines a spotlight on the restaurant leaders who will speak at CREATE and this year's Hot Concepts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s BBQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eight-unit fast casual joins Wonder's roster of 30 restaurant brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-acquires-mighty-quinns-bbq/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-acquires-mighty-quinns-bbq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth isn't worried about growing wing competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a tough first quarter, he is confident in tailwinds such as the Club Wingstop loyalty launch and accelerated menu innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-ceo-michael-skipworth-isnt-worried-about-growing-wing-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-ceo-michael-skipworth-isnt-worried-about-growing-wing-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James O&rsquo;Reilly named CEO of &amp;amp;pizza, Tijuana Flats parent company]]></title><description><![CDATA[He takes over the leadership spot about eight months after Latitude Food Group was formed with the pizza chain&rsquo;s acquisition of Tijuana Flats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-orsquoreilly-named-ceo-of-ampamppizza-tijuana-flats-parent-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-orsquoreilly-named-ceo-of-ampamppizza-tijuana-flats-parent-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell temporarily removes some ingredients amid growing parasite outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Detroit media outlets report the removal of lettuce, cilantro-onion mix, pico de gallo, and guacamole due to a nationwide recall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-temporarily-removes-some-ingredients-amid-growing-parasite-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-temporarily-removes-some-ingredients-amid-growing-parasite-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another big Hardee’s franchisee declares bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superior Star, which bought 93 struggling Midwestern locations of the fast-food chain in 2023, has sought Chapter 11 amid an apparent dispute over seller financing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/another-big-hardees-franchisee-declares-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/another-big-hardees-franchisee-declares-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Japanese steak tartare and a Calvados cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus two tuna preparations and a Chinese take on a birria taco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-japanese-steak-tartare-and-a-calvados-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-japanese-steak-tartare-and-a-calvados-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Jack in the Box, and Dunkin’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Din Tai Fung, Dutch Bros, Gong cha, HTeaO, Lazy Dog, Luckin&rsquo; Coffee, Sbarro, Sweetgreen, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-burger-king-jack-in-the-box-and-dunkin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-burger-king-jack-in-the-box-and-dunkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s, Velvet Taco, Chipotle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-velvet-taco-chipotle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-velvet-taco-chipotle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Brooke Shields steps in to aid Casa Bonita workers fighting for better working conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shields heads Actors' Equity, which represents performers at the kitschy Denver restaurant that was revived by the creators of&ldquo;South Park.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/actress-brooke-shields-steps-in-to-aid-casa-bonita-workers-fighting-for-better-working-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/actress-brooke-shields-steps-in-to-aid-casa-bonita-workers-fighting-for-better-working-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenTable gives top-tier loyalty members access to most exclusive reservations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalty members who reserve more than six times in a year can achieve Gold Tables status, which unlocks access to some of the hardest-to-book restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/opentable-gives-top-tier-loyalty-members-access-to-most-exclusive-reservations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/opentable-gives-top-tier-loyalty-members-access-to-most-exclusive-reservations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Panda Express, a mom and pop empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Still led by Cofounders Andrew and Peggy Cherng, this year&rsquo;s Brand Icon winner has spent more than 50 years living at the intersection of cultural origin and original expression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/at-panda-express-a-mom-and-pop-empire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/at-panda-express-a-mom-and-pop-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panda Express: A History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trace the history of this Brand Icon from its predecessor&rsquo;s 1973 inception to the creation of its loyalty program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panda-express-a-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panda-express-a-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder looks to raise $600M in a reported pre-IPO funding round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fundraise would bring the food hall/delivery company&rsquo;s total funding to nearly $2.8 billion as it continues its rapid expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-looks-to-raise-600m-in-a-reported-pre-ipo-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-looks-to-raise-600m-in-a-reported-pre-ipo-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba plans dozens of restaurants in Nashville and Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain has signed two development agreements toward its bigger goal of opening 100 restaurants annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-plans-dozens-of-restaurants-in-nashville-and-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-plans-dozens-of-restaurants-in-nashville-and-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle integrates with another video game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain&rsquo;s new PGA TOUR 2K25 Quests gives players the chance to earn free food and unlock exclusive in-game gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-integrates-with-another-video-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-integrates-with-another-video-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velvet Taco introduces an everyday value platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2 for $10 mix-and-match menu includes two tacos and a drink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/velvet-taco-introduces-an-everyday-value-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/velvet-taco-introduces-an-everyday-value-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Mountain Mike’s, Hot Dog on a Stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-mountain-mikes-hot-dog-on-a-stick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-mountain-mikes-hot-dog-on-a-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Cotton Patch Cafe acquired by Local Favorite Restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-cotton-patch-cafe-acquired-by-local-favorite-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-cotton-patch-cafe-acquired-by-local-favorite-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Howard joins the diner chain after a long career in restaurants, including more than 13 years at Cracker Barrel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-hires-a-cracker-barrel-veteran-as-coo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-hires-a-cracker-barrel-veteran-as-coo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ryan Ratino manages beef prices at his new steakhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Ox &amp; Olive the D.C.-based chef finds value on multiple levels by working with small producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-ryan-ratino-manages-beef-prices-at-his-new-steakhouse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-ryan-ratino-manages-beef-prices-at-his-new-steakhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craveworthy Brands is so sure guests will love the food, it's giving bites for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 14, the portfolio company that includes Big Chicken, Dirty Dough, Gregory&rsquo;s Coffee, and Fresh Brothers Pizza is offering gratis tastes to get people in the door. But customers have to register.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/craveworthy-brands-is-so-sure-guests-will-love-the-food-its-giving-bites-for-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/craveworthy-brands-is-so-sure-guests-will-love-the-food-its-giving-bites-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Restaurant Association economist offers mid-year take on consumer trends, labor problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Chad Moutray, economic headwinds and consumer behaviors continue to be a problem &mdash; but he still thinks operators should have a glass-half-full attitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/national-restaurant-association-economist-offers-mid-year-take-on-consumer-trends-labor-problems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/national-restaurant-association-economist-offers-mid-year-take-on-consumer-trends-labor-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell’s drive-thru voice AI expands to nearly 900 restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has reported higher employee retention at locations with the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-drive-thru-voice-ai-expands-to-nearly-900-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-drive-thru-voice-ai-expands-to-nearly-900-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices and soccer steal traffic from Kura Sushi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company dimmed its outlook for the year as gas prices, the World Cup, and construction delays slow revenue growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gas-prices-and-soccer-steal-traffic-from-kura-sushi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gas-prices-and-soccer-steal-traffic-from-kura-sushi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain Mike’s franchisee declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogue Fare operates five restaurants in southern Oregon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mountain-mikes-franchisee-declares-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mountain-mikes-franchisee-declares-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beverage innovation deserves the spotlight: Enter the 2026 Bevvy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants have never had more opportunities to stand out through beverages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/beverage-innovation-deserves-the-spotlight-enter-the-2026-bevvy-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/beverage-innovation-deserves-the-spotlight-enter-the-2026-bevvy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle invests in 6 more emerging companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are part of the fast-casual chain&rsquo;s Cultivate Next venture fund to support entrepreneurs working to solve challenges in agriculture, supply chains, and technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-invests-in-6-more-emerging-companies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-invests-in-6-more-emerging-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing, Sweetgreen, Golden Chick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marketing-sweetgreen-golden-chick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marketing-sweetgreen-golden-chick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 restaurant executives on the move in June, including new CEOs at Ojos Locos, Cafe Rio, and Erbert &amp;amp; Gerbert&rsquo;s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some companies made sweeping changes last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/25-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-june-including-new-ceos-at-ojos-locos-cafe-rio-and-erbert-ampamp-gerbertrsquos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/25-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-june-including-new-ceos-at-ojos-locos-cafe-rio-and-erbert-ampamp-gerbertrsquos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will the foodservice industry look like in 10 years?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s what Futurist Mike Lee predicts for the decade ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-will-the-foodservice-industry-look-like-in-10-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-will-the-foodservice-industry-look-like-in-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will foodservice look like in 10 years?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s what Futurist Mike Lee predicts for the decade ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-will-foodservice-look-like-in-10-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-will-foodservice-look-like-in-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian chain D-Spot Dessert Café to open first U.S. location]]></title><description><![CDATA[This franchised unit in Dallas marks the first step in the 55-unit chain&rsquo;s plans to expand across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/canadian-chain-d-spot-dessert-caf-to-open-first-us-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/canadian-chain-d-spot-dessert-caf-to-open-first-us-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Golden Chick defined its identity to compete in a crowded category]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of steady brand building, the Texas-based chain is deploying a new campaign, loyalty program, and digital-first strategy to win over tenders-obsessed consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-golden-chick-defined-its-identity-to-compete-in-a-crowded-category/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-golden-chick-defined-its-identity-to-compete-in-a-crowded-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: With an influx of wealth in South Florida, the restaurant developer sees strong demand for luxury dining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marc-falsetto-is-reshaping-the-restaurant-scene-in-fort-lauderdale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marc-falsetto-is-reshaping-the-restaurant-scene-in-fort-lauderdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas’s Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen has opened in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu reflects the life and cooking of Hanoi, Vietnam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dallass-ngon-vietnamese-kitchen-has-opened-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dallass-ngon-vietnamese-kitchen-has-opened-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alice Waters puts her name on a limited-time Sweetgreen salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of Sweetgreen's peach and goat cheese salad will support Alice Waters&rsquo; Edible Schoolyard Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/alice-waters-puts-her-name-on-a-limited-time-sweetgreen-salad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/alice-waters-puts-her-name-on-a-limited-time-sweetgreen-salad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy Queen names Phil Crawford chief technology officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crawford comes to the fast-food chain with a wealth of industry experience, including stints with CKE Restaurants, Shake Shack, and Yard House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dairy-queen-names-phil-crawford-chief-technology-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dairy-queen-names-phil-crawford-chief-technology-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smashburger introduces a streamlined summer menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual burger chain&rsquo;s summer limited-time offers have been pared down to ensure better operations. But it does have a new pickle burger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/smashburger-introduces-a-streamlined-summer-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/smashburger-introduces-a-streamlined-summer-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firebirds Wood Fired Grill appoints Florence Ho chief marketing officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Ms. Ho&rsquo;s appointment comes as Firebirds continues to expand its national footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/firebirds-wood-fired-grill-appoints-florence-ho-chief-marketing-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/firebirds-wood-fired-grill-appoints-florence-ho-chief-marketing-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King, Jersey Mike’s, and tiered menu pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-jersey-mikes-and-tiered-menu-pricing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-jersey-mikes-and-tiered-menu-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audivi AI Eliminates Cost Barrier to QSR Drive-Thru Automation with Newly Released Pricing Model for Operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRN editorial department was not involved in the creation of this content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/audivi-ai-eliminates-cost-barrier-to-qsr-drive-thru-automation-with-newly-released-pricing-model-for-operators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/audivi-ai-eliminates-cost-barrier-to-qsr-drive-thru-automation-with-newly-released-pricing-model-for-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago's Boka Restaurant Group expands to Nashville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multiconcept operator is bringing its Momotaro and Alla Vita concepts to Music City, along with a new cocktail bar called Middleman to bridge the side-by-side restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicagos-boka-restaurant-group-expands-to-nashville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicagos-boka-restaurant-group-expands-to-nashville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King adds two new chicken sandwiches to the lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Loaded Jalape&ntilde;o Original Chicken Sandwich and Club Original Chicken Sandwich join the Burger King menu July 7 for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-adds-two-new-chicken-sandwiches-to-the-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-adds-two-new-chicken-sandwiches-to-the-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Corral offers $2.50 kids breakfast on weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The limited-time deal kicks off a monthslong celebration of America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary at the buffet chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/golden-corral-offers-250-kids-breakfast-on-weekends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/golden-corral-offers-250-kids-breakfast-on-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s IPO, restaurant closures, and concerning jobs numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Just Salad&rsquo;s addition of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson as equity partner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-ipo-restaurant-closures-and-concerning-jobs-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-ipo-restaurant-closures-and-concerning-jobs-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moe’s launches a build-your-own meal kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offering feeds six-to-eight people for $49.99.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/moes-launches-a-build-your-own-meal-kit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/moes-launches-a-build-your-own-meal-kit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s IPO, summer hiring, Vegas dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-ipo-summer-hiring-vegas-dining/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-ipo-summer-hiring-vegas-dining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Morels and Creole tomatoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus a pistachio-washed bourbon cocktail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-morels-and-creole-tomatoes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-morels-and-creole-tomatoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dog Haus’s new area director program could fast track growth, according to CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Montagano shares how 15 area directors will help take the fast casual from 60 locations to 300 and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-dog-hauss-new-area-director-program-could-fast-track-growth-according-to-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-dog-hauss-new-area-director-program-could-fast-track-growth-according-to-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s makes its IPO official]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual sandwich chain said it plans to raise as much as $100 million by going public less than two years after it was sold to Blackstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-makes-its-ipo-official/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-makes-its-ipo-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Red Lobster, Starbucks, and Wingstop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Blue Bottle Coffee, Cava, Chili's, Dutch Bros, Jollibee, Portillo's, Potbelly, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-red-lobster-starbucks-and-wingstop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-red-lobster-starbucks-and-wingstop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants and bars shed a lot of jobs in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[After ramping up hiring for the summer, food services and drinking places pulled back last month, shedding nearly 33,000 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-and-bars-shed-a-lot-of-jobs-in-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-and-bars-shed-a-lot-of-jobs-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s, Just Salad, and the sandwich segment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-just-salad-and-the-sandwich-segment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-just-salad-and-the-sandwich-segment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman have opened two new concepts, Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s an Italian-Southern restaurant on the bottom, and a cocktail bar on top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/memphis-chefs-andy-ticer-and-michael-hudman-have-opened-two-new-concepts-josephine-estelle-and-rosies-tavern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/memphis-chefs-andy-ticer-and-michael-hudman-have-opened-two-new-concepts-josephine-estelle-and-rosies-tavern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Bankrupt Popeyes franchisee is selling most of its restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-bankrupt-popeyes-franchisee-is-selling-most-of-its-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-bankrupt-popeyes-franchisee-is-selling-most-of-its-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRAEF joins with American Express, Resy to host new leadership development program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Restaurant Academy will be free to those chosen, and coaches include a star-studded lineup of James Beard Award-winning operators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nraef-joins-with-american-express-resy-to-host-new-leadership-development-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nraef-joins-with-american-express-resy-to-host-new-leadership-development-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze Pizza adds 3 new entrée salads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The salads include upgraded ingredients and dressings and range from $11.95 to $12.95.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blaze-pizza-adds-3-new-entre-salads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blaze-pizza-adds-3-new-entre-salads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why dealing with high turnover takes more than fast hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The complexity of the kitchen needs more scrutiny from restaurateurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-dealing-with-high-turnover-takes-more-than-fast-hiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-dealing-with-high-turnover-takes-more-than-fast-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slim Chickens embraces high demand for sauce with monthly drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chicken chain is featuring a rotating lineup of limited-time, housemade ranch flavors through December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/slim-chickens-embraces-high-demand-for-sauce-with-monthly-drop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/slim-chickens-embraces-high-demand-for-sauce-with-monthly-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jollibee adds chicken nuggets to the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are available in 5, 8, 15, and 30-piece options and are served in their own mini buckets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jollibee-adds-chicken-nuggets-to-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jollibee-adds-chicken-nuggets-to-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In nationwide push, El Pollo Loco makes its debut in Idaho]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening in Meridian expands the fast-food chicken chain&rsquo;s footprint to 10 states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-nationwide-push-el-pollo-loco-makes-its-debut-in-idaho/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-nationwide-push-el-pollo-loco-makes-its-debut-in-idaho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luckin Coffee, Church’s Texas Chicken, Cotton Patch Cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/luckin-coffee-churchs-texas-chicken-cotton-patch-cafe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/luckin-coffee-churchs-texas-chicken-cotton-patch-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s names Bryan Brown U.S. chief development officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Raising Cane&rsquo;s development executive will be charged with guiding the fast-food giant&rsquo;s domestic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-names-bryan-brown-us-chief-development-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-names-bryan-brown-us-chief-development-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns CFO Ravi Thanawala is leaving the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Collins, senior vice president of corporate finance and principal accounting officer, has been named interim CFO, effective immediately]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-cfo-ravi-thanawala-is-leaving-the-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-cfo-ravi-thanawala-is-leaving-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Tracker: A burst of M&amp;amp;A to start the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Express is buying TheFork for $700 million, and more restaurant tech news from June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-tracker-a-burst-of-mampampa-to-start-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-tracker-a-burst-of-mampampa-to-start-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luckin Coffee adds kiosks to its New York City locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The self-ordering kiosks are designed to complement the company&rsquo;s mobile ordering app and come as the fast-growing coffee shop chain opened two new locations in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/luckin-coffee-adds-kiosks-to-its-new-york-city-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/luckin-coffee-adds-kiosks-to-its-new-york-city-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings hires Scott Nelson as CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Tatte Bakery marketer brings a diverse background to the sports bar chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-hires-scott-nelson-as-cmo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/buffalo-wild-wings-hires-scott-nelson-as-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Top 500 countdown: Restaurant chains No. 51 - No. 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[This group includes restaurant chains that saw huge sales growth last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/2026-top-500-countdown-restaurant-chains-no-51-no-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/2026-top-500-countdown-restaurant-chains-no-51-no-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder partners with Zipline for drone delivery in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airborne delivery will be available at most of Wonder's Texas locations by the end of 2027, the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-partners-with-zipline-for-drone-delivery-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-partners-with-zipline-for-drone-delivery-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The head bartender of Saksey&rsquo;s says the underground bar with a doorman and host brings extra flourish to the Detroit bar scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tara-wong-showcases-old-school-cocktails-with-modern-elements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tara-wong-showcases-old-school-cocktails-with-modern-elements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Salad wins investment from Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first restaurant investment for Brunson, or &ldquo;Captain Clutch,&rdquo; who has become an equity partner in the fast-casual salad chain, just weeks after winning the NBA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/just-salad-wins-investment-from-knicks-mvp-jalen-brunson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/just-salad-wins-investment-from-knicks-mvp-jalen-brunson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church's Texas Chicken jumps into catering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain joins a growing number of chains adding the channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-jumps-into-catering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-jumps-into-catering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 food and drink mega-trends seen at the Summer Fancy Food Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protein, new-age drinks, and restaurant- and chef-branded products were top trends at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show hosted by the Specialty Food Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/3-food-and-drink-mega-trends-seen-at-the-summer-fancy-food-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/3-food-and-drink-mega-trends-seen-at-the-summer-fancy-food-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cotton Patch Cafe acquired by Local Favorite Restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two Texas-based restaurant companies form a group of 10 brands with nearly 100 locations in the Lone Star State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cotton-patch-cafe-acquired-by-local-favorite-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cotton-patch-cafe-acquired-by-local-favorite-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC, Taco Bell, Einstein Bros.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-taco-bell-einstein-bros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-taco-bell-einstein-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny’s turns to retro sitcoms for new ad campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[New spots use golden-age TV tropes to promote new menu efforts, including value meals for under $10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-turns-to-retro-sitcoms-for-new-ad-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-turns-to-retro-sitcoms-for-new-ad-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Haus partners with Keurig Dr Pepper in exclusive deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain will offer the beverage company&rsquo;s fountain and ready-to-drink options and also use the products in cocktails and other innovations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-partners-with-keurig-dr-pepper-in-exclusive-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-partners-with-keurig-dr-pepper-in-exclusive-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Einstein Bros. plots expansion with 300 new units by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual bagel chain hopes to catch the bagel boom, setting a goal to pass the 1,000-unit mark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/einstein-bros-plots-expansion-with-300-new-units-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/einstein-bros-plots-expansion-with-300-new-units-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell’s Cantina concept makes its airport debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver International Airport location of the fast-food Mexican chain is operated by hospitality company Mission Yogurt Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-cantina-concept-makes-its-airport-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-cantina-concept-makes-its-airport-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s CEO’s surprising announcement, LongHorn Steakhouse’s shocking performance, and a bevy of Starbucks news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Wendy&rsquo;s meme-ification]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-ceos-surprising-announcement-longhorn-steakhouses-shocking-performance-and-a-bevy-of-starbucks-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-ceos-surprising-announcement-longhorn-steakhouses-shocking-performance-and-a-bevy-of-starbucks-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster, Pizzana, Popeyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-pizzana-popeyes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-pizzana-popeyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass closures became a lot more common last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Technomic Top 500 restaurant chains that closed 10% or more of their locations soared last year, but the same thing was happening before the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mass-closures-became-a-lot-more-common-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mass-closures-became-a-lot-more-common-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster creditors say former owner used Endless Shrimp to enrich itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit claims that seafood supplier Thai Union steered the chain to buy more shrimp, culminating in the all-you-can-eat promotion that preceded its bankruptcy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-creditors-say-former-owner-used-endless-shrimp-to-enrich-itself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-creditors-say-former-owner-used-endless-shrimp-to-enrich-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: A pork chop, lamb ribs, and wagyu katsu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Catalonian leeks and a tropical drink reimagined for a steakhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-a-pork-chop-lamb-ribs-and-wagyu-katsu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-a-pork-chop-lamb-ribs-and-wagyu-katsu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bankrupt Popeyes franchisee is selling most of its restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sailormen Inc. has buyers for 97 locations across Florida and may close its remaining units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bankrupt-popeyes-franchisee-is-selling-most-of-its-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bankrupt-popeyes-franchisee-is-selling-most-of-its-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movie tie-in meals were popular in Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[These film promotions left us starstruck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/movie-tie-in-meals-were-popular-in-q2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/movie-tie-in-meals-were-popular-in-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, IHOP, and Del Taco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation from Applebee&rsquo;s, BJ's, Freddy's, Long John Silver's, Zaxbys, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-ihop-and-del-taco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-ihop-and-del-taco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s, Darden, Starbucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-darden-starbucks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-darden-starbucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franchisee Southpaw buys 43 Taco Bell restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mas Restaurant Group, which earlier sold 44 locations in Texas, has sold its Ohio restaurants to an existing operator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/franchisee-southpaw-buys-43-taco-bell-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/franchisee-southpaw-buys-43-taco-bell-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging LongHorn Steakhouse powers growth for Darden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales at the steakhouse chain jumped by 9.5% last quarter, thanks in part to demand for lamb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/surging-longhorn-steakhouse-powers-growth-for-darden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/surging-longhorn-steakhouse-powers-growth-for-darden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop adds Tajín to its flavor lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweet Heat Chamoy launches at the chicken-wing chain June 30 for a limited time, alongside a new Chamoy Ranch sauce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-adds-tajn-to-its-flavor-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-adds-tajn-to-its-flavor-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks will pilot employee-created content on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Green Apron Creators&rsquo; chosen for the program will receive compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-will-pilot-employee-created-content-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-will-pilot-employee-created-content-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s, hiring, On the Border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-hiring-on-the-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-hiring-on-the-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grupo Orfano has opened Argentina-inspired 1986 Steak House in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef is cooked on a parrilla grill, and the cocktail program was created by South America&rsquo;s top-ranked bar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/grupo-orfano-has-opened-argentina-inspired-1986-steak-house-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/grupo-orfano-has-opened-argentina-inspired-1986-steak-house-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piada Italian Street Food readies for national growth; CEO explains why now is the time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lance Juhas details why the brand has &ldquo;earned the right to grow&rdquo; and is now looking for a capital partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/piada-italian-street-food-readies-for-national-growth-ceo-explains-why-now-is-the-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/piada-italian-street-food-readies-for-national-growth-ceo-explains-why-now-is-the-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopdoddy is being sold to the owner of Chopt and Dos Toros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founders Table Restaurant Group, which also owns Protein Bar, Fieldtrip, and Sweet Chick, will now have a roster of brands with 200 locations and nearly $500 million in revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hopdoddy-is-being-sold-to-the-owner-of-chopt-and-dos-toros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hopdoddy-is-being-sold-to-the-owner-of-chopt-and-dos-toros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing a $3 Chili Cheese Menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-taco-bell-is-testing-a-3-chili-cheese-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-taco-bell-is-testing-a-3-chili-cheese-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ’s Restaurants has a new chicken sandwich lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three new sandwiches include a sweet and spicy Korean version and a variety of sauce options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-has-a-new-chicken-sandwich-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-has-a-new-chicken-sandwich-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup provides a strong tailwind for restaurants so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data finds that transactions surged near Seattle Stadium during the USA vs. Australia match, while Chipotle&rsquo;s soccer jersey BOGO also drove significant traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-world-cup-provides-a-strong-tailwind-for-restaurants-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-world-cup-provides-a-strong-tailwind-for-restaurants-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Border files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after mass closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican casual-dining chain will liquidate its assets after closing most of its restaurants earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/on-the-border-files-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy-after-mass-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/on-the-border-files-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy-after-mass-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s, Taco Bell, Starbucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-taco-bell-starbucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-taco-bell-starbucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin’ introduces a collectible cup to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drink-and-doughnut chain is also introducing a new line of beverages and treats, as well as merch, in honor of the occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-introduces-a-collectible-cup-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-introduces-a-collectible-cup-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IHOP is bringing its viral Dubai Chocolate Pancakes nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family-dining chain is also introducing a new Dubai Chocolate Milkshake. Both are available starting June 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ihop-is-bringing-its-viral-dubai-chocolate-pancakes-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ihop-is-bringing-its-viral-dubai-chocolate-pancakes-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Sasson seeks connection with community with his Heirloom Hospitality Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The entrepreneur got his start in the Detroit suburbs and has since expanded to Nashville]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jeremy-sasson-seeks-connection-with-community-with-his-heirloom-hospitality-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jeremy-sasson-seeks-connection-with-community-with-his-heirloom-hospitality-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas restaurant Punk Noir wants to redefine fine dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinner here includes a 20-course tasting menu, graffiti art, and a journey across multiple rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dallas-restaurant-punk-noir-wants-to-redefine-fine-dining/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dallas-restaurant-punk-noir-wants-to-redefine-fine-dining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl’s Jr. takes a shot at rival Jack in the Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl&rsquo;s, owned by the Nashville-based CKE Restaurants, will give members of its loyalty program a free Sourdough Star burger if they show evidence that they passed a Jack in the Box restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/carls-jr-takes-a-shot-at-rival-jack-in-the-box/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/carls-jr-takes-a-shot-at-rival-jack-in-the-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applebee’s brings back its signature Dollarita]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cocktail is available at the casual-dining chain throughout July for $1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-brings-back-its-signature-dollarita/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-brings-back-its-signature-dollarita/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zume Pizza technology is acquired by Flippy owner Miso]]></title><description><![CDATA[The robotics company will look to breathe new life into Zume after it shut down in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zume-pizza-technology-is-acquired-by-flippy-owner-miso/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:38:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zume-pizza-technology-is-acquired-by-flippy-owner-miso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell is now offering ‘emotional support tacos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain's L.O.C.O.S. platform was launched to coincide with the World Cup but will extend beyond the event for fans who are either celebrating or need support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-is-now-offering-emotional-support-tacos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-is-now-offering-emotional-support-tacos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Cane’s has opened its first airport location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chicken chain's new restaurant is located at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/raising-canes-has-opened-its-first-airport-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/raising-canes-has-opened-its-first-airport-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars launches Webberoni Pizza ahead of Spider-Man release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pizza chain joins a growing list of restaurant brands launching movie collaborations in recent months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-launches-webberoni-pizza-ahead-of-spider-man-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-launches-webberoni-pizza-ahead-of-spider-man-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TGI Fridays, hot chicken in the U.K., Zaxbys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tgi-fridays-hot-chicken-in-the-uk-zaxbys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tgi-fridays-hot-chicken-in-the-uk-zaxbys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s names Steve Cirulis CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Potbelly executive will also serve as chief strategy officer, and will replace Ken Cook, who guided Wendy&rsquo;s for months while it looked for new leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-names-steve-cirulis-cfo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-names-steve-cirulis-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Weiner to retire as Domino’s CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Jordan will step into the role at the fast-food pizza chain this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/russell-weiner-to-retire-as-dominos-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/russell-weiner-to-retire-as-dominos-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut’s sale, Jersey Mike’s new crown, KFC’s next chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, recent restaurant closures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-huts-sale-jersey-mikes-new-crown-kfcs-next-chapter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-huts-sale-jersey-mikes-new-crown-kfcs-next-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TGI Fridays launches new-and-improved mobile app]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the latest move in the casual-dining chain&rsquo;s turnaround plan. Through the app, guests can order and manage rewards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tgi-fridays-launches-new-and-improved-mobile-app/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tgi-fridays-launches-new-and-improved-mobile-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brasserie Cognac Américain is now open in Midtown Manhattan with Michael Lomonaco running the kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a new chapter for Serafina Restaurant Group and the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/brasserie-cognac-amricain-is-now-open-in-midtown-manhattan-with-michael-lomonaco-running-the-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/brasserie-cognac-amricain-is-now-open-in-midtown-manhattan-with-michael-lomonaco-running-the-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston TX Hot Chicken plots U.K. expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[London-based operator PizzaExpress has signed a master franchise agreement to open 50 of the hot chicken units in 3 years. It&rsquo;s the fast-casual restaurant&rsquo;s first international push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/houston-tx-hot-chicken-plots-uk-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/houston-tx-hot-chicken-plots-uk-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin Peaks, McDonald’s, NFL Sunday Ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/twin-peaks-mcdonalds-nfl-sunday-ticket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/twin-peaks-mcdonalds-nfl-sunday-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaxbys goes big on chicken bacon ranch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chicken chain is launching three new items beginning June 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-goes-big-on-chicken-bacon-ranch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-goes-big-on-chicken-bacon-ranch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Chick is ready to write its next chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nearly 60-year-old growing Texas-based chain has a new brand campaign in a bid to stand out in an increasingly crowded chicken category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/golden-chick-is-ready-to-write-its-next-chapter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/golden-chick-is-ready-to-write-its-next-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's Restaurant News June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Technomic Top 500 offers detailed performance data from the 500 biggest restaurant companies in America, plus insights on what that data says about the state of the restaurant industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers are either trading down for discounts or trading up for experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-year report on restaurant spending indicates coffee and snack concepts are winning, chicken is getting saturated, and pizza is struggling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-either-trading-down-for-discounts-or-trading-up-for-experiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-either-trading-down-for-discounts-or-trading-up-for-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Persian short ribs and Italian-Korean pasta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Mike Sheerin&rsquo;s latest, seasonal squid, and a Whiskey Sour punch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-persian-short-ribs-and-italian-korean-pasta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-persian-short-ribs-and-italian-korean-pasta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, and more to join Texas-based Favor delivery app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those and fellow GoTo Foods brands Jamba, McAlister&rsquo;s Deli, and Schlotzky&rsquo;s will soon be available on Favor, expanding their reach in the Lone Star State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/auntie-annes-cinnabon-and-more-to-join-texas-based-favor-delivery-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/auntie-annes-cinnabon-and-more-to-join-texas-based-favor-delivery-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Taco Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Arby's, Dunkin', Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-mcdonalds-starbucks-and-taco-bell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-mcdonalds-starbucks-and-taco-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most QSR brands are talking about AI. A few are already seeing it in the numbers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRN editorial department was not involved in the creation of this content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/most-qsr-brands-are-talking-about-ai-a-few-are-already-seeing-it-in-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/most-qsr-brands-are-talking-about-ai-a-few-are-already-seeing-it-in-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should you buy that restaurant? 3 restaurateurs weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pros and cons of buying an established restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/should-you-buy-that-restaurant-3-restaurateurs-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/should-you-buy-that-restaurant-3-restaurateurs-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armand&rsquo;s Pizzeria &amp;amp; Grille closes its last location]]></title><description><![CDATA[At one point, the 51-year-old deep-dish pizza chain had 14 locations across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/armandrsquos-pizzeria-ampamp-grille-closes-its-last-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/armandrsquos-pizzeria-ampamp-grille-closes-its-last-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell is testing a $3 Chili Cheese Menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu features three items at the price point and is currently available in Louisville, Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-is-testing-a-3-chili-cheese-menu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-is-testing-a-3-chili-cheese-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martha’s Vineyard institution Fat Ronnie’s Burger Bar is now open in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family-owned restaurant serves thick, pub-style patties and is considering franchising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marthas-vineyard-institution-fat-ronnies-burger-bar-is-now-open-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marthas-vineyard-institution-fat-ronnies-burger-bar-is-now-open-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken adds a 10-piece box]]></title><description><![CDATA[The item includes 10 pieces of bone-in chicken for $19.66, a nod to the year the chain first opened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lees-famous-recipe-chicken-adds-a-10-piece-box/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lees-famous-recipe-chicken-adds-a-10-piece-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera, gas prices, Pura Vida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-gas-prices-pura-vida/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-gas-prices-pura-vida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dine-in comeback: It’s not about the food]]></title><description><![CDATA[How operators should look for differentiation in their dining rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-dine-in-comeback-its-not-about-the-food/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-dine-in-comeback-its-not-about-the-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a decade cracking the code on affordable healthy food, Everytable looks to grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder and CEO Sam Polk shares the business model that allows the 40-plus-unit brand to keep prices low.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/after-a-decade-cracking-the-code-on-affordable-healthy-food-everytable-looks-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/after-a-decade-cracking-the-code-on-affordable-healthy-food-everytable-looks-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: A look at restaurant chains’ World Cup promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-a-look-at-restaurant-chains-world-cup-promotions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-a-look-at-restaurant-chains-world-cup-promotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Pollo Loco brings back a popular side dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBQ Black Beans return for a limited time beginning June 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-loco-brings-back-a-popular-side-dish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-loco-brings-back-a-popular-side-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SevenRooms launches a reservations aggregator for restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Channel Connect will allow restaurants to manage bookings from different platforms all in one place, even if they don&rsquo;t use SevenRooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sevenrooms-launches-a-reservations-aggregator-for-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sevenrooms-launches-a-reservations-aggregator-for-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut, Dave &amp;amp; Buster&rsquo;s, Jersey Mike&rsquo;s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-jersey-mikersquos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-jersey-mikersquos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle’s partnership with Riot Games continues with branded lobby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The companies first teamed up last year and are now launching the 2XKO Real Ones Event Presented by Chipotle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotles-partnership-with-riot-games-continues-with-branded-lobby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotles-partnership-with-riot-games-continues-with-branded-lobby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pura Vida Miami snags execs from Sweetgreen, Shake Shack, and Oakberry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-unit fast-casual Pura Vida is positioning for national expansion after a private-equity investment last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pura-vida-miami-snags-execs-from-sweetgreen-shake-shack-and-oakberry-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pura-vida-miami-snags-execs-from-sweetgreen-shake-shack-and-oakberry-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pura Vida Miami snags execs from Sweetgreen, Shake Shack and Oakberry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-unit fast-casual Pura Vida is positioning for national expansion after a private-equity investment last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pura-vida-miami-snags-execs-from-sweetgreen-shake-shack-and-oakberry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pura-vida-miami-snags-execs-from-sweetgreen-shake-shack-and-oakberry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bottle Coffee launches cold espresso made without espresso machines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyoto-Style Espresso is made using a slow-drip method inspired by a process used in the Japanese city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blue-bottle-coffee-launches-cold-espresso-made-without-espresso-machines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blue-bottle-coffee-launches-cold-espresso-made-without-espresso-machines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrienne Cole infuses House of Marigold with culinary and entrepreneurial spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: As the restaurateur grows the Southern-inspired concept to multiple locations, she remains passionate about hospitality and serving as a role model for women entrepreneurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/adrienne-cole-infuses-house-of-marigold-with-culinary-and-entrepreneurial-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/adrienne-cole-infuses-house-of-marigold-with-culinary-and-entrepreneurial-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Crossing opens in Charleston, South Carolina, at the Cooper, a new waterfront hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Nick Dugan&rsquo;s menu blends Mediterranean dishes with local ingredients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-crossing-opens-in-charleston-south-carolina-at-the-cooper-a-new-waterfront-hotel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-crossing-opens-in-charleston-south-carolina-at-the-cooper-a-new-waterfront-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Top 500: The 50 biggest restaurant chains in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year was another mixed bag, but things are looking good for drive-thru coffee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/2026-top-500-the-50-biggest-restaurant-chains-in-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/2026-top-500-the-50-biggest-restaurant-chains-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 2026 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, foodservice inflation outpaced Top 500 sales growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/meet-the-2026-top-500-the-biggest-restaurant-chains-in-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/meet-the-2026-top-500-the-biggest-restaurant-chains-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technomic Top 500: Take aways, trends, and surprises from ranking of biggest restaurant chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top editors for Nation&rsquo;s Restaurant News and Restaurant Business discuss the most recent rankings in the latest episode of Quick Bites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/technomic-top-500-take-aways-trends-and-surprises-from-ranking-of-biggest-restaurant-chains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/technomic-top-500-take-aways-trends-and-surprises-from-ranking-of-biggest-restaurant-chains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike's steals customer satisfaction crown from Chick-fil-A]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A has been the top-rated quick-service brand in the American Customer Satisfaction Index for 11 years. But this year the sandwich chain joined the ranking and won the top score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-steals-customer-satisfaction-crown-from-chick-fil-a/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-steals-customer-satisfaction-crown-from-chick-fil-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ’s Restaurants hires Darden marketer as brand president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monika Saxena joins the casual-dining chain after eight years as EVP of brand marketing at LongHorn Steakhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-hires-darden-marketer-as-brand-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-hires-darden-marketer-as-brand-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin to sell 86 restaurants to franchisees for $72.5M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two separate deals are the latest in a refranchising effort at the casual-dining chain to help pay down debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-to-sell-86-restaurants-to-franchisees-for-725m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-to-sell-86-restaurants-to-franchisees-for-725m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas Bravo named chief financial officer of Blaze Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[He previously served as senior vice president of finance at GoTo Foods, parent company of Auntie Anne&rsquo;s, Cinnabon, Jamba, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lucas-bravo-named-chief-financial-officer-of-blaze-pizza/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lucas-bravo-named-chief-financial-officer-of-blaze-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC, On the Border, Domino’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-on-the-border-dominos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-on-the-border-dominos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco’s Pizza is opening an operations center in Orlando]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hub is considered an extension of its Toledo, Ohio, headquarters, and will be used to host franchisees and enhance training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcos-pizza-is-opening-an-operations-center-in-orlando/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcos-pizza-is-opening-an-operations-center-in-orlando/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s is bringing back its Fried Apple Pie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain will sell the dessert for a limited time starting next Tuesday in honor of America&rsquo;s 250th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-is-bringing-back-its-fried-apple-pie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-is-bringing-back-its-fried-apple-pie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Bottle Coffee launches cold espresso made without machines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyoto-Style Espresso is made using a slow-drip method inspired by a process used in the Japanese city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blue-bottle-coffee-launches-cold-espresso-made-without-machines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:10:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/blue-bottle-coffee-launches-cold-espresso-made-without-machines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell adds fajita-flavored Street Chalupas, Nacho Fries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new menu items are available at the fast-food Mexican chain for a limited time starting June 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-adds-fajita-flavored-street-chalupas-nacho-fries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-adds-fajita-flavored-street-chalupas-nacho-fries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protein-hungry consumers push Chick-fil-A to test new menu options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers in four markets can order a Protein Scramble Bowl, double protein on salads, or salads as a meal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/protein-hungry-consumers-push-chick-fil-a-to-test-new-menu-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/protein-hungry-consumers-push-chick-fil-a-to-test-new-menu-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut to be sold to LongRange Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parent company Yum Brands is selling its pizza chain in two separate deals for $2.7 billion, with Yum China buying the brand's Chinese operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-to-be-sold-to-longrange-capital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-to-be-sold-to-longrange-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin’ tees off with John Daly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drinks and donuts chain has introduced new &ldquo;Tee&rdquo; drinks and is selling a special golf ball sleeve featuring three of its Munchkins Donut Hole treats and one TaylorMade golf ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-tees-off-with-john-daly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-tees-off-with-john-daly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel claws back, KFC explores table service, and menu innovations galore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, an interview with Culver&rsquo;s head of culinary Kasey McDonald.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-claws-back-kfc-explores-table-service-and-menu-innovations-galore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-claws-back-kfc-explores-table-service-and-menu-innovations-galore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Slim Chickens’ ‘Fly Thru’ format fits into its broader growth strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chicken chain recently opened its third drive-thru-only location and is &lsquo;pleased&rsquo; with the early performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-slim-chickens-fly-thru-format-fits-into-its-broader-growth-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-slim-chickens-fly-thru-format-fits-into-its-broader-growth-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s Best Deal Ever now includes Parmesan Stuffed Crust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premium pizza joins the $9.99 lineup through July 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-best-deal-ever-now-includes-parmesan-stuffed-crust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-best-deal-ever-now-includes-parmesan-stuffed-crust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Beard Awards, loyalty in California, Chipotle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-beard-awards-loyalty-in-california-chipotle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-beard-awards-loyalty-in-california-chipotle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Beard Awards, loyalty in California and Chipotle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-beard-awards-loyalty-in-california-and-chipotle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-beard-awards-loyalty-in-california-and-chipotle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church’s Texas Chicken launches Golazo Meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offering includes 20 pieces of legs and thighs or tenders, four large sides, 10 biscuits, and a collectible soccer ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-launches-golazo-meal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-launches-golazo-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Border closes most of its locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican casual-dining shut down all of its corporate restaurants about a year after exiting bankruptcy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/on-the-border-closes-most-of-its-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/on-the-border-closes-most-of-its-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Central Kitchen launches World Cup food giveaway to raise awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food brings the world together. So does soccer. Restaurant operators are offering free snacks from the nonprofit&rsquo;s food trucks to help support its mission of feeding those in need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/world-central-kitchen-launches-world-cup-food-giveaway-to-raise-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/world-central-kitchen-launches-world-cup-food-giveaway-to-raise-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Variations on a Scotch egg, pan con tomate, and scrapple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus pork belly with clams and a Martini-spritz mashup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-variations-on-a-scotch-egg-pan-con-tomate-and-scrapple/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-variations-on-a-scotch-egg-pan-con-tomate-and-scrapple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bon Appétit Management sets up CEO change later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compass exec Saajid Khan will take the helm of the foodservice management provider later this year. Co-founder Fedele Bauccio will move to an executive chair role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bon-apptit-management-sets-up-ceo-change-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bon-apptit-management-sets-up-ceo-change-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Bojangles, and White Castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at 7 Brew, Freddy&rsquo;s, Just Salad, Luckin Coffee, Piada, Sweetgreen, Tim Hortons, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-wendys-bojangles-and-white-castle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-wendys-bojangles-and-white-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle is giving away Cilantro Lime Sauce for Father’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rewards members are eligible for the freebie with the purchase of an entr&eacute;e at the fast-casual Mexican chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-giving-away-cilantro-lime-sauce-for-fathers-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-giving-away-cilantro-lime-sauce-for-fathers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks, Wingstop, swipe fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-wingstop-swipe-fees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-wingstop-swipe-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Holland named chief development officer of Zaxbys]]></title><description><![CDATA[He previously served as vice president, head of real estate for Inspire Brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/russell-holland-named-chief-development-officer-of-zaxbys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/russell-holland-named-chief-development-officer-of-zaxbys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Starbucks thinks smaller stores will translate into more growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food coffee chain believes that smaller footprint locations, even with drive-thrus, can help it open another 5,000 U.S. units, and as many as 10,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-starbucks-thinks-smaller-stores-will-translate-into-more-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-starbucks-thinks-smaller-stores-will-translate-into-more-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera parent JAB brings new leadership to consumer portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Luxembourg-based investment firm has named two co-heads of business development and portfolio management in New York and London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-parent-jab-brings-new-leadership-to-consumer-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-parent-jab-brings-new-leadership-to-consumer-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida-based Oak &amp;amp; Stone expands into McKinney, Texas, and will add an Addison location later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant&rsquo;s signature feature is a self-pour wall with 50 rotating taps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/florida-based-oak-ampamp-stone-expands-into-mckinney-texas-and-will-add-an-addison-location-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/florida-based-oak-ampamp-stone-expands-into-mckinney-texas-and-will-add-an-addison-location-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-based burgers are becoming more vegetable-focused at QSRs]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a movement away from meat analogs to real veggies on burger menus, with White Castle, Culver&rsquo;s and Shake Shack leading the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/plant-based-burgers-are-becoming-more-vegetable-focused-at-qsrs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/plant-based-burgers-are-becoming-more-vegetable-focused-at-qsrs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop brings back its Boneless Meal Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chicken-wing chains' offering includes 20 boneless wings, a large fry, and two dips for $16.99.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-brings-back-its-boneless-meal-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-brings-back-its-boneless-meal-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC brings its Supergirl collaboration on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain's Intergalactic Rest Stop Tour includes free meals, giveaways, &ldquo;Galaxy Glow-Ups,&rdquo; and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-brings-its-supergirl-collaboration-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-brings-its-supergirl-collaboration-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel, pizza market share, Habit Burger wraps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-pizza-market-share-habit-burger-wraps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-pizza-market-share-habit-burger-wraps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbs be damned, Crisp &amp;amp; Green is adding sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual salad concept has long offered wraps. But this new line includes traditional sandwich options on house-baked bread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/carbs-be-damned-crisp-ampamp-green-is-adding-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/carbs-be-damned-crisp-ampamp-green-is-adding-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habit Burger &amp;amp; Grill takes a jab at costly wraps competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual burger chain has introduced three cooked-to-order chargrilled chicken wraps for $5 each.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-ampamp-grill-takes-a-jab-at-costly-wraps-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-ampamp-grill-takes-a-jab-at-costly-wraps-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza chain Mellow Mushroom transforms business for better efficiency, experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive vice president of strategy and transformation Ahsan Jiva shares how tech upgrades and a hybrid service model can boost the business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-chain-mellow-mushroom-transforms-business-for-better-efficiency-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-chain-mellow-mushroom-transforms-business-for-better-efficiency-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Kid Hungry Launches Summer Campaign to Close Hunger Gap for Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRN editorial department was not involved in the creation of this content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/no-kid-hungry-launches-summer-campaign-to-close-hunger-gap-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/no-kid-hungry-launches-summer-campaign-to-close-hunger-gap-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel says recovery from logo fallout is ahead of schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is still down, but moving in the right direction, prompting the company to raise its revenue guidance for the fiscal year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-says-recovery-from-logo-fallout-is-ahead-of-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cracker-barrel-says-recovery-from-logo-fallout-is-ahead-of-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC, Freddy’s, screwworms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-freddys-screwworms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-freddys-screwworms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Brew will open its 777th shop with stickers and prizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain will celebrate the opening of &ldquo;Stand 777&rdquo; in San Antonio with free drinks, cowboy hats, and surprise gifts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brew-will-open-its-777th-shop-with-stickers-and-prizes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/7-brew-will-open-its-777th-shop-with-stickers-and-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuku makes comeback as a brick-and-mortar, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the closure of all traditional outlets, the fast-casual chicken concept created by restaurateur David Chang is returning with a 2.0 version and plans for aggressive growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuku-makes-comeback-as-a-brick-and-mortar-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuku-makes-comeback-as-a-brick-and-mortar-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at restaurant chains’ World Cup promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer spending related to watching this year&rsquo;s tournament is expected to reach $7.5 billion, and restaurants are expected to be a major beneficiary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-look-at-restaurant-chains-world-cup-promotions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-look-at-restaurant-chains-world-cup-promotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Watch promotes Ashlee Weisser to CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seasoned finance leader replaces Mel Hope, who announced his retirement in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-promotes-ashlee-weisser-to-cfo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-promotes-ashlee-weisser-to-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava launches hiring push to add 2,500 team members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain plans to open 75 restaurants this year, and has created a "Flavor Your Future" initiative to promote career growth and move team members up the ladder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-launches-hiring-push-to-add-2500-team-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-launches-hiring-push-to-add-2500-team-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Berry’s travels inspire the menus and concepts in COJE’s portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The 11 restaurants in the Boston-based group offer distinctive cuisines, thanks to their globetrotting Chief Culinary Officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tom-berrys-travels-inspire-the-menus-and-concepts-in-cojes-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tom-berrys-travels-inspire-the-menus-and-concepts-in-cojes-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Food Group to take over former Tribeca Grill space in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team behind Carbone, Torrisi, and Sadelle&rsquo;s plan an American tavern and steakhouse slated to open in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/major-food-group-to-take-over-former-tribeca-grill-space-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/major-food-group-to-take-over-former-tribeca-grill-space-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddy’s tries something different: Bowls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual burger chain has introduced a trio of bowls, including a Steakburger Bowl and a Chicken Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/freddys-tries-something-different-bowls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/freddys-tries-something-different-bowls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut taps into nostalgia demand with ‘Hut Originals’ platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain is bringing back its signature Book It program with a Box Tops for Education collaboration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-taps-into-nostalgia-demand-with-hut-originals-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-taps-into-nostalgia-demand-with-hut-originals-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweetgreen launches new summer menu, marketing campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;You Wait for This&rsquo; push highlights seasonal ingredients and getting outside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-launches-new-summer-menu-marketing-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-launches-new-summer-menu-marketing-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC, World Cup, tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-world-cup-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-world-cup-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panera taps viral power of Therapuss star Jake Shane]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new social media marketing campaign launched Tuesday features the comedian as a fan of the fast-casual chain&rsquo;s new Salad Stuffers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-taps-viral-power-of-therapuss-star-jake-shane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/panera-taps-viral-power-of-therapuss-star-jake-shane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s new strategy, World Cup marketing, and creative pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, a new THC beverage test at Logan&rsquo;s Roadhouse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-new-strategy-world-cup-marketing-and-creative-pricing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-new-strategy-world-cup-marketing-and-creative-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ojos Locos hires former Twin Peaks chief Joe Hummel as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sports bar chain also tapped fellow Twin Peaks veteran Clay Mingus as chief legal officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ojos-locos-hires-former-twin-peaks-chief-joe-hummel-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ojos-locos-hires-former-twin-peaks-chief-joe-hummel-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ojo Locos hires former Twin Peaks chief Joe Hummel as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sports bar chain also tapped fellow Twin Peaks veteran Clay Mingus as chief legal officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ojo-locos-hires-former-twin-peaks-chief-joe-hummel-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ojo-locos-hires-former-twin-peaks-chief-joe-hummel-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Eyal Shani has opened Naked Tomato in Miami, with Brooklyn to follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant serves Israeli-style skewers and dips and channels the spirit of roadside grills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chef-eyal-shani-has-opened-naked-tomato-in-miami-with-brooklyn-to-follow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chef-eyal-shani-has-opened-naked-tomato-in-miami-with-brooklyn-to-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2026 Hot Concepts award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four brands will receive the coveted award recognizing emerging restaurant chains with growth potential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-announces-2026-hot-concepts-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-announces-2026-hot-concepts-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy&rsquo;s taps Minions &amp;amp; Monsters for its newest collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain will sell meals for both adults and kids around the upcoming animated movie, including a Banana Frosty Swirl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendyrsquos-taps-minions-ampamp-monsters-for-its-newest-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendyrsquos-taps-minions-ampamp-monsters-for-its-newest-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway invites families to the islands with 'Moana' promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the Disney film can upgrade to a Moana Movie Meal Deal for $1 and receive a collectible cup and $15 off a movie ticket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-invites-families-to-the-islands-with-moana-promotion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-invites-families-to-the-islands-with-moana-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle jumps into World Cup action with BOGO promo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain is offering the deal to anyone who wears a soccer jersey in-store June 11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-jumps-into-world-cup-action-with-bogo-promo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-jumps-into-world-cup-action-with-bogo-promo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A opens a ghost kitchen in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[The location features core items delivered primarily through third-party platforms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-opens-a-ghost-kitchen-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-opens-a-ghost-kitchen-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portillo’s to plant flagship in the heart of Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new restaurant coming to Michigan Avenue will be about 5,500 square feet, smaller than most Chicago locations, and the first in-line Portillo's in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-to-plant-flagship-in-the-heart-of-chicago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-to-plant-flagship-in-the-heart-of-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Three pastas and a trout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus a Pi&ntilde;a Colada with matcha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-three-pastas-and-a-trout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-three-pastas-and-a-trout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diners can now order Grubhub through Eater, Beli and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The delivery service has integrated with the restaurant review apps as well as Alexa+ and Bilt to reach more customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/diners-can-now-order-grubhub-through-eater-beli-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/diners-can-now-order-grubhub-through-eater-beli-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers can order Subway with their Walmart delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sandwich chain has 1,400 locations in Walmart stores. Now guests can use the retail giant's app and website to order a meal for Express Delivery, offering a new digital channel for Subway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shoppers-can-order-subway-with-their-walmart-delivery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shoppers-can-order-subway-with-their-walmart-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stop competing on wages alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators who understand what turnover actually costs, and what workers actually want, are winning the labor market without breaking their wage structure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-stop-competing-on-wages-alone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-stop-competing-on-wages-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant hiring is picking up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants and bars added 48,000 jobs in May and have been on a hiring tear for months now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-hiring-is-picking-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-hiring-is-picking-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauces Reimagined: Upscale Twists for Operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant operators are discovering that exceptional sauces create powerful menu versatility and reduce food costs. A single signature sauce can tie together multiple dishes, streamline kitchen operations, and become a beloved brand signature that guests request by name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sauces-reimagined-upscale-twists-for-operators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sauces-reimagined-upscale-twists-for-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Dunkin’, and White Castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Logan's Roadhouse, Mendocino Farms, Peet's Coffee, Torchy&rsquo;s Tacos, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-burger-king-dunkin-and-white-castle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-burger-king-dunkin-and-white-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Cane’s, Luckin Coffee, World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/raising-canes-luckin-coffee-world-cup-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/raising-canes-luckin-coffee-world-cup-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legislation to ban interchange fees hits barriers in two states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado&rsquo;s governor vetoed one bill. And similar legislation in Illinois faces a permanent injunction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/legislation-to-ban-interchange-fees-hits-barriers-in-two-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/legislation-to-ban-interchange-fees-hits-barriers-in-two-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A top Inspire Brands executive is leaving the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Lynn, the chief commercial and restaurant officer, is leaving the owner of Dunkin&rsquo; to take a CEO position with another company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-top-inspire-brands-executive-is-leaving-the-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/a-top-inspire-brands-executive-is-leaving-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Castle is coming to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food burger chain broke ground this week on its first location in the Lone Star State, at Grandscape in The Colony]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/white-castle-is-coming-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/white-castle-is-coming-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative Dining Group is expanding its BOA Steakhouse concept, with new openings in Napa, Scottsdale, and Mexico City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group is also exploring other opportunities in existing and new markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/innovative-dining-group-is-expanding-its-boa-steakhouse-concept-with-new-openings-in-napa-scottsdale-and-mexico-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/innovative-dining-group-is-expanding-its-boa-steakhouse-concept-with-new-openings-in-napa-scottsdale-and-mexico-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOA Steakhouse concept expands in Napa, Scottsdale, Mexico City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group is also exploring other opportunities in existing and new markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/boa-steakhouse-concept-expands-in-napa-scottsdale-mexico-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/boa-steakhouse-concept-expands-in-napa-scottsdale-mexico-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers dine out more often than they think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers underestimate their restaurant frequency by 40%, but also spend less than they say, according to research by Facteus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-dine-out-more-often-than-they-think/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-dine-out-more-often-than-they-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A is bringing back its best-selling seasonal offering of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain&rsquo;s signature Cow Appreciation Day also returns for the first time since the pandemic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-is-bringing-back-its-best-selling-seasonal-offering-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-a-is-bringing-back-its-best-selling-seasonal-offering-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Cane’s plans another flagship restaurant in Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chicken chain will open a location this month near SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/raising-canes-plans-another-flagship-restaurant-in-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/raising-canes-plans-another-flagship-restaurant-in-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firebirds CEO details casual chain’s unique approach to value through experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Kislow shares the branding and service components that build loyalty with guests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/firebirds-ceo-details-casual-chains-unique-approach-to-value-through-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/firebirds-ceo-details-casual-chains-unique-approach-to-value-through-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut, Dutch Bros and Logan’s Roadhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-dutch-bros-and-logans-roadhouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-dutch-bros-and-logans-roadhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clover Food Lab gets a lifeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant-based chain said it will reopen its doors next week after finalizing a deal to remain open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/clover-food-lab-gets-a-lifeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/clover-food-lab-gets-a-lifeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logan’s Roadhouse is testing THC cocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new beverages infused with hemp-derived THC are hitting the menu at 14 locations in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/logans-roadhouse-is-testing-thc-cocktails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/logans-roadhouse-is-testing-thc-cocktails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[29 restaurant executives on the move in May, including CEO changes at Wendy’s, Jack in the Box, and Miller’s Ale House]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a veteran taking the helm at Wendy&rsquo;s to the founders of Crumbl stepping back, it was a busy month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/29-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-may-including-ceo-changes-at-wendys-jack-in-the-box-and-millers-ale-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/29-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-may-including-ceo-changes-at-wendys-jack-in-the-box-and-millers-ale-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle is giving away burritos for the NBA finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain has also teamed up with New York Knicks guards Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges for new digital menu items]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-giving-away-burritos-for-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-giving-away-burritos-for-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation’s Restaurant News debuts video series with its food editor]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn features chefs demonstrating signature techniques and dishes at their restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-debuts-video-series-with-its-food-editor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-debuts-video-series-with-its-food-editor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Iron Golf launches tournaments, with real money on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers can compete against other golfers in real time at locations across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/five-iron-golf-launches-tournaments-with-real-money-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/five-iron-golf-launches-tournaments-with-real-money-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Ceasars launches Amazon Prime Day deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offer includes $5 pepperoni and cheese pizzas for Prime members]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-ceasars-launches-amazon-prime-day-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-ceasars-launches-amazon-prime-day-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s, Shake Shack and Yum Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-shake-shack-and-yum-brands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-shake-shack-and-yum-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon to Sweetgreen: A test of lower prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Commercial Officer Zipporah Allen said the fast-casual chain plans to start testing a new pricing architecture this month. The chain&rsquo;s biggest barrier is its perception of value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/coming-soon-to-sweetgreen-a-test-of-lower-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/coming-soon-to-sweetgreen-a-test-of-lower-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Dairy Queen is giving cash to franchisees that open new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-dairy-queen-is-giving-cash-to-franchisees-that-open-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-dairy-queen-is-giving-cash-to-franchisees-that-open-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment Summit returns to CREATE to connect emerging brands with investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright to keynote special CREATE session focused on growth and finance for leaders of emerging restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/investment-summit-returns-to-create-to-connect-emerging-brands-with-investors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/investment-summit-returns-to-create-to-connect-emerging-brands-with-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Chattanooga restaurant sells mezcal distilled with chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Coyote&rsquo;s pechuga program turns novelty into customer loyalty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/this-chattanooga-restaurant-sells-mezcal-distilled-with-chicken/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/this-chattanooga-restaurant-sells-mezcal-distilled-with-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a tough restaurant market, business dining is a bright spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending is outpacing the broader industry as in-office work and business travel bounce back, according to a report from Dinova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-a-tough-restaurant-market-business-dining-is-a-bright-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-a-tough-restaurant-market-business-dining-is-a-bright-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes brings back its $6 Big Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[The limited-time offering is part of the chain&rsquo;s focus on providing everyday value to consumers following several quarterly sales declines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-brings-back-its-6-big-box/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-brings-back-its-6-big-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracy Skeans is retiring from Yum Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has been with the company for more than 25 years, including as chief operating officer and chief people and culture officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tracy-skeans-is-retiring-from-yum-brands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tracy-skeans-is-retiring-from-yum-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dimitri Zafeiropoulos promotes the diversity of Greek wines at Estiatorio Milos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fine-dining concept&rsquo;s beverage director is also introducing summertime spritzes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dimitri-zafeiropoulos-promotes-the-diversity-of-greek-wines-at-estiatorio-milos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dimitri-zafeiropoulos-promotes-the-diversity-of-greek-wines-at-estiatorio-milos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael White makes his Dallas debut with two original concepts, Lions Den and Bar Leonessa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant and cocktail lounge are part of the 103-year-old Stoneleigh hotel&rsquo;s recent transformation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/michael-white-makes-his-dallas-debut-with-two-original-concepts-lions-den-and-bar-leonessa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/michael-white-makes-his-dallas-debut-with-two-original-concepts-lions-den-and-bar-leonessa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Burns named CEO of Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican]]></title><description><![CDATA[He most recently served as CEO of Latitude Food Group, parent company of &amp;pizza and Tijuana Flats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mike-burns-named-ceo-of-cafe-rio-fresh-modern-mexican/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mike-burns-named-ceo-of-cafe-rio-fresh-modern-mexican/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shake Shack stock takes a hit after it lowers sales guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual burger chain lowered its expectations for sales and profitability, citing economic uncertainty and competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shack-stock-takes-a-hit-after-it-lowers-sales-guidance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shack-stock-takes-a-hit-after-it-lowers-sales-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba, Chipotle and Papa Johns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-chipotle-and-papa-johns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-chipotle-and-papa-johns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s FIFA World Cup campaign includes a meal, cup collection and a lot of athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant revealed its global marketing strategy around the event, which will feature a heavy dose of Grimace along with Squishmallows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-fifa-world-cup-campaign-includes-a-meal-cup-collection-and-a-lot-of-athletes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-fifa-world-cup-campaign-includes-a-meal-cup-collection-and-a-lot-of-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's Refresher launch signals mainstream moment for fruity drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[LTO mentions are up 424% as chains from Starbucks to Sonic chase younger consumers who prefer customizable, caffeine-optional beverages over bitter coffee and tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-refresher-launch-signals-mainstream-moment-for-fruity-drinks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-refresher-launch-signals-mainstream-moment-for-fruity-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Penn Station East Coast Subs is now Penn Station Sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 316-unit fast-casual chain still has hot subs. But now the menu includes cold sandwiches on nine-grain sliced bread, as well as wraps and bowls&mdash;all dishes that travel better for delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-penn-station-east-coast-subs-is-now-penn-station-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-penn-station-east-coast-subs-is-now-penn-station-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New restaurant concept Piebird opens at DoubleTree by Hilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilton&rsquo;s &ldquo;upper midscale&rdquo; hotel brand has plans to expand the concept across the U.S., offering a menu of American comfort food with a modern spin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-restaurant-concept-piebird-opens-at-doubletree-by-hilton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-restaurant-concept-piebird-opens-at-doubletree-by-hilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erbert &amp;amp; Gerbert&rsquo;s names Mark Kocer CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry veteran joins the 60-unit regional chain as it ratchets up expansion. Former CEO and owner Eric Wolfe moves to a chief development officer role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/erbert-ampamp-gerbertrsquos-names-mark-kocer-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/erbert-ampamp-gerbertrsquos-names-mark-kocer-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s new CEO, Starbucks AI walk-back, and CAVA’s big quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, movie promotions and an international brand that&rsquo;s exiting the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-new-ceo-starbucks-ai-walk-back-and-cavas-big-quarter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-new-ceo-starbucks-ai-walk-back-and-cavas-big-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago’s Smyth is the best restaurant in North America, according to 50 Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York dominates the list overall, tallying 13 restaurants in the top 50]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicagos-smyth-is-the-best-restaurant-in-north-america-according-to-50-best/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicagos-smyth-is-the-best-restaurant-in-north-america-according-to-50-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chagee, Red Lobster, the economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chagee-red-lobster-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chagee-red-lobster-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns opens Pizza Planet popups for Toy Story collab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience coincides with the pizza chain&rsquo;s limited-time themed menu in celebration of the movie&rsquo;s release June 19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-opens-pizza-planet-popups-for-toy-story-collab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-opens-pizza-planet-popups-for-toy-story-collab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba completes $435 million whole business securitization]]></title><description><![CDATA[The capital will be used to support the fast-casual Mexican chain&rsquo;s continued expansion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-completes-435-million-whole-business-securitization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qdoba-completes-435-million-whole-business-securitization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle is testing happy hour pricing in three markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain is offering the $2.50 tacos in Kansas City, Orlando and Tampa through June 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-testing-happy-hour-pricing-in-three-markets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-is-testing-happy-hour-pricing-in-three-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami chef Olivia Ostrow has (finally) recreated a true French baguette. Naturally, a sandwich concept is next.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Maison Ostrow this week launched the fast-casual Maison Baguette, with big plans for growth. She has been called &ldquo;the queen of kosher&rdquo; for her Glatt menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/miami-chef-olivia-ostrow-has-finally-recreated-a-true-french-baguette-naturally-a-sandwich-concept-is-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/miami-chef-olivia-ostrow-has-finally-recreated-a-true-french-baguette-naturally-a-sandwich-concept-is-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack in the Box is debuting a new ‘Hot Ones’ Munchie Meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is bringing back some old items and debuting some new ones in partnership with the YouTube program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-is-debuting-a-new-hot-ones-munchie-meal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-is-debuting-a-new-hot-ones-munchie-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From food trucks to cruise ships: Custom kitchen solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[When chefs and restaurants invest in RATIONAL, the company invests in them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/from-food-trucks-to-cruise-ships-custom-kitchen-solutions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/from-food-trucks-to-cruise-ships-custom-kitchen-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster to close Times Square location, citing construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing work on the building has hurt traffic, the company said, and it will close for good on June 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-to-close-times-square-location-citing-construction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-to-close-times-square-location-citing-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Rabbit curry and springtime halibut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Hawaiian-inspired short ribs, Puerto Rican-inspired tenderloin, and a clarified Pi&ntilde;a Colada-Daiquiri mashup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-rabbit-curry-and-springtime-halibut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-rabbit-curry-and-springtime-halibut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Jack in the Box, Jersey Mike's, Panda Express, Olive Garden, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Whataburger, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-chick-fil-a-taco-bell-and-pizza-hut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-chick-fil-a-taco-bell-and-pizza-hut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilman Fertitta, Del Taco, Clover Food Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tilman-fertitta-del-taco-clover-food-lab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tilman-fertitta-del-taco-clover-food-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Taco comes out with a new value menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain is launching the "Get A Lot For What You&rsquo;ve Got" menu, with 11 items starting at $1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/del-taco-comes-out-with-a-new-value-menu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/del-taco-comes-out-with-a-new-value-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saladworks parent Woworks adds to its C-suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant chain operator, which also owns concepts like Frutta Bowls and Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, named James Walker chief growth officer and Nolan Woods chief operating officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/saladworks-parent-woworks-adds-to-its-c-suite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/saladworks-parent-woworks-adds-to-its-c-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilman Fertitta to acquire Caesars Entertainment for $5.7B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal, which also includes $11.9 billion in debt, would create a giant network of casinos, hotels and restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tilman-fertitta-to-acquire-caesars-entertainment-for-57b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tilman-fertitta-to-acquire-caesars-entertainment-for-57b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portillo's opens first airport location at Dallas Fort Worth International]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain hopes the airport unit will build brand awareness in Texas and demonstrate how the brand can perform in a small format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-opens-first-airport-location-at-dallas-fort-worth-international/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-opens-first-airport-location-at-dallas-fort-worth-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone delivery company Matternet to go public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company, which is working with Dave&rsquo;s Hot Chicken, will go public via reverse merger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/drone-delivery-company-matternet-to-go-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/drone-delivery-company-matternet-to-go-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Tommy Bahama, restaurants and retail are a potent pairing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clothing company has carved out a unique niche in casual dining with its combination of retail stores and restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/for-tommy-bahama-restaurants-and-retail-are-a-potent-pairing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/for-tommy-bahama-restaurants-and-retail-are-a-potent-pairing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mendocino Farms is setting the pace for fast casual’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Kevin Miles and CMO Alicia Mowder share how a commitment to quality is fueling the chain&rsquo;s fast growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-mendocino-farms-is-setting-the-pace-for-fast-casuals-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-mendocino-farms-is-setting-the-pace-for-fast-casuals-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's fast food menu trends may be heading for U.S. shores]]></title><description><![CDATA[QSR operators looking for the next menu sensation may want to consider the crousty or a dip flight, just two of the items trending across the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/europes-fast-food-menu-trends-may-be-heading-for-us-shores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/europes-fast-food-menu-trends-may-be-heading-for-us-shores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s, Chili’s, Tropical Smoothie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-chilis-tropical-smoothie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-chilis-tropical-smoothie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy Queen is giving cash to franchisees that open new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new program gives operators $150,000 in cash to franchisees that open one of its Grill &amp; Chill location on time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dairy-queen-is-giving-cash-to-franchisees-that-open-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dairy-queen-is-giving-cash-to-franchisees-that-open-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Head Burritos founder, CEO Ray Wiley dies at age 60]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiley founded the now 85-unit fast-casual chain in 2007. The company has named co-owner Kelly Gray to the role of president, and Peter Wiley has moved to vice president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hot-head-burritos-founder-ceo-ray-wiley-dies-at-age-60/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hot-head-burritos-founder-ceo-ray-wiley-dies-at-age-60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playa Bowls enhances leadership to support North American expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: New leadership expands development, marketing, and digital capabilities to support robust unit growth pipeline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/playa-bowls-enhances-leadership-to-support-north-american-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/playa-bowls-enhances-leadership-to-support-north-american-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your packaging is now your dining room: How QSR brands are winning in off-premise dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[The QSR experience has moved beyond the dining room. From delivery to drive-thru, packaging is now one of the most important customer touchpoints and the brands using it strategically are gaining an edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/your-packaging-is-now-your-dining-room-how-qsr-brands-are-winning-in-off-premise-dining/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/your-packaging-is-now-your-dining-room-how-qsr-brands-are-winning-in-off-premise-dining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s leases space for new headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sandwich chain has moved to a more than 70,000 square feet in Tinton Falls, N.J., not far from the former base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-leases-space-for-new-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-leases-space-for-new-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC launches Supergirl-themed meals ahead of movie launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Meal, Combo Meal and Krypto Collectible Bucket drop before the film&rsquo;s June 24 release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-launches-supergirl-themed-meals-ahead-of-movie-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-launches-supergirl-themed-meals-ahead-of-movie-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinnabon upgrades its coffee program in a bid for more frequency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta-based cinnamon roll chain will start serving Seattle&rsquo;s Best Coffee nationwide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cinnabon-upgrades-its-coffee-program-in-a-bid-for-more-frequency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cinnabon-upgrades-its-coffee-program-in-a-bid-for-more-frequency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili's teams up with Lizzo for new Baby Back Ribs jingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer puts her spin on the classic tune to promote Chili's new ribs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-teams-up-with-lizzo-for-new-baby-back-ribs-jingle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-teams-up-with-lizzo-for-new-baby-back-ribs-jingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle tests crispy chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protein has been spotted in select restaurants of the fast-casual Mexican chain in California]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-tests-crispy-chicken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-tests-crispy-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guzman y Gomez, McDonald&rsquo;s and I Heart Mac &amp;amp; Cheese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/guzman-y-gomez-mcdonaldrsquos-and-i-heart-mac-ampamp-cheese/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/guzman-y-gomez-mcdonaldrsquos-and-i-heart-mac-ampamp-cheese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop launches ‘experience-led’ loyalty program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chicken wing chain is partnering with reality TV star Maura Higgins for an exclusive and curated &ldquo;Club in a Box&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-launches-experience-led-loyalty-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-launches-experience-led-loyalty-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut introduces Crispy Parm Pan Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new offering is part of the fast-food pizza chain&rsquo;s Hut Crust platform introduced earlier this year to promote its different crust options]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-introduces-crispy-parm-pan-pizza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-introduces-crispy-parm-pan-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Thai-Japanese salmon and Indian-Mexican shawarma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus pea soup with leek foam, a peach cocktail, and an Ib&eacute;rico pork chop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-thai-japanese-salmon-and-indian-mexican-shawarma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-thai-japanese-salmon-and-indian-mexican-shawarma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopdoddy takes a shot at its competitors with new campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual restaurant will give away free burgers at one of its Austin locations next Thursday to kick off its &ldquo;Obsession&rdquo; campaign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hopdoddy-takes-a-shot-at-its-competitors-with-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hopdoddy-takes-a-shot-at-its-competitors-with-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giordano’s ties its newest discount to gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago-based pizza chain is rolling out a promotion giving customers a discount based on the price of a gallon of gas in its hometown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/giordanos-ties-its-newest-discount-to-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/giordanos-ties-its-newest-discount-to-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Taco Bell, and Panera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Buffalo Wild Wings, Church&rsquo;s Texas Chicken, Friendly's, La Madeleine, Margaritas, Red Robin, Sonic Drive-In, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-kfc-taco-bell-and-panera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-kfc-taco-bell-and-panera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Red Robin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-pizza-hut-red-robin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-pizza-hut-red-robin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pamela Smith to serve as interim CFO at Portillo's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith will serve as an independent contractor to replace former CFO Michelle Hooks while the fast-casual chain searches for a successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pamela-smith-to-serve-as-interim-cfo-at-portillos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pamela-smith-to-serve-as-interim-cfo-at-portillos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks is ending its use of AI to count inventory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee chain cited a decision to shift to a single process across all its inventory counts amid complaints about accuracy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-is-ending-its-use-of-ai-to-count-inventory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-is-ending-its-use-of-ai-to-count-inventory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghai Restaurants acquires 44 Taco Bell locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The franchisee is acquiring the locations in the Houston area, its first in the state and a deal that more than doubles its footprint with the fast-food Mexican chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ghai-restaurants-acquires-44-taco-bell-locations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ghai-restaurants-acquires-44-taco-bell-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 food and drink trends highlighted at the National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tastings at the booths of hundreds of exhibitors at the Show revealed some surprising discoveries along with variations of continuing trends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/5-food-and-drink-trends-highlighted-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/5-food-and-drink-trends-highlighted-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Pizza Hut locations are embracing the brand’s Red Roof nostalgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 155 restaurants across the U.S. include throwback features, such as Tiffany-style lamps, salad bars and classic arcade games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/some-pizza-hut-locations-are-embracing-the-brands-red-roof-nostalgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/some-pizza-hut-locations-are-embracing-the-brands-red-roof-nostalgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coco’s and Shari’s owner files for bankruptcy amid cash-flow freeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lena Brands asked a bankruptcy court to intervene after a payment processor withheld access to $650,000 in funds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cocos-and-sharis-owner-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-cash-flow-freeze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cocos-and-sharis-owner-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-cash-flow-freeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How restaurants can once again become an employer of choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry hasn&rsquo;t experienced a workforce pinch like this among younger workers since the 1970s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-restaurants-can-once-again-become-an-employer-of-choice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-restaurants-can-once-again-become-an-employer-of-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 tips from Whataburger CEO on how restaurant chains can create a family-like culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whataburger calls its 50,000-plus employees &ldquo;family members&rdquo;; here&rsquo;s how CEO Debbie Stroud leans into that mentality to grow the business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/5-tips-from-whataburger-ceo-on-how-restaurant-chains-can-create-a-family-like-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/5-tips-from-whataburger-ceo-on-how-restaurant-chains-can-create-a-family-like-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s, CAVA, KFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-cava-kfc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-cava-kfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell launches a cold brew lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform includes three flavored cold foams and is available only at the Mexican fast-food chain&rsquo;s Live M&aacute;s Caf&eacute;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-launches-a-cold-brew-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-launches-a-cold-brew-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s and Nike collaborate on a Devin Booker shoe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant is partnering with the shoemaker and NBA star on a shoe inspired by the company&rsquo;s turquoise location in Sedona, Ariz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-and-nike-collaborate-on-a-devin-booker-shoe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-and-nike-collaborate-on-a-devin-booker-shoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smashburger names Kate Savelli chief marketing officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former executive with Bagel Brands is part of a trio of executive changes at the fast-casual burger chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/smashburger-names-kate-savelli-chief-marketing-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/smashburger-names-kate-savelli-chief-marketing-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Dale drives pastry innovation at one of Denver’s most popular restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: After more than 20 years at Rioja, he has invented a new kind of doughnut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/eric-dale-drives-pastry-innovation-at-one-of-denvers-most-popular-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/eric-dale-drives-pastry-innovation-at-one-of-denvers-most-popular-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bojangles installs first EV charging station, redefining the roadside stop with a new ‘charge-and-dine’ experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Bojangles partners with XLR8 America to offer EV charging hubs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bojangles-installs-first-ev-charging-station-redefining-the-roadside-stop-with-a-new-charge-and-dine-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bojangles-installs-first-ev-charging-station-redefining-the-roadside-stop-with-a-new-charge-and-dine-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin posts best traffic in three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Yummm value meals and a new menu are working for the casual-dining chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-posts-best-traffic-in-three-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-posts-best-traffic-in-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church’s Texas Chicken debuts a signature sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain celebrated the launch with a block party that included a live performance of Freak Nasty&rsquo;s &ldquo;Da&rsquo; Dip&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-debuts-a-signature-sauce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-debuts-a-signature-sauce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell adds Shredded Beef Nacho Fries to the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain has also brought back its birria-inspired Shredded Beef Dipping Taco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-adds-shredded-beef-nacho-fries-to-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-adds-shredded-beef-nacho-fries-to-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC launches a 5 for $5 Tenders deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain is also bringing back its fried pickles due to consumer demand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-launches-a-5-for-5-tenders-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-launches-a-5-for-5-tenders-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kura Sushi, AI, protein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kura-sushi-ai-protein/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kura-sushi-ai-protein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what we liked about this year's National Restaurant Association Show, and what we didn't]]></title><description><![CDATA[We liked a lot of new foods, cheese, ice cream and beverages, and were none too fond of noise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-what-we-liked-about-this-years-national-restaurant-association-show-and-what-we-didnt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-what-we-liked-about-this-years-national-restaurant-association-show-and-what-we-didnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Wright returns to Wendy’s as its CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wright, who spent years at the fast-food chain, had previously been the CEO of the sandwich chain Potbelly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bob-wright-returns-to-wendys-as-its-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bob-wright-returns-to-wendys-as-its-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers are drinking less. Here’s how restaurants can fix it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cash-strapped consumers are cutting back on alcohol and think prices are too high, but the right promotion can get them in the door, according to Technomic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-drinking-less-heres-how-restaurants-can-fix-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumers-are-drinking-less-heres-how-restaurants-can-fix-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava raises guidance after a strong 1Q]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mediterranean chain's same-store sales rose nearly 10%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-raises-guidance-after-a-strong-1q/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-raises-guidance-after-a-strong-1q/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAT Brands, immigration, LTOs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fat-brands-immigration-ltos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fat-brands-immigration-ltos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limited-time offers have increased by triple digits since 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers are demanding more innovation and spending more when it&rsquo;s available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/limited-time-offers-have-increased-by-triple-digits-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/limited-time-offers-have-increased-by-triple-digits-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 3 CEOs of 2 brands have thrived through challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders of Wahlburgers and The Granola Bar shared their respective journeys at the National Restaurant Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-3-ceos-of-2-brands-have-thrived-through-challenges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-3-ceos-of-2-brands-have-thrived-through-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech trends that caught our eye at the Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rotary phones, robots and maybe too much AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-trends-that-caught-our-eye-at-the-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/tech-trends-that-caught-our-eye-at-the-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don’t know why I’m loading up on protein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food Writer&rsquo;s Diary: Just because you know a trend is silly doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re not susceptible to it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/i-dont-know-why-im-loading-up-on-protein/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/i-dont-know-why-im-loading-up-on-protein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack in the Box&rsquo;s leadership shakeup, Papa Johns' retail move, and 2025&rsquo;s winners and losers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, an interview with Naya&rsquo;s head of R&amp;D Khalfani Coicou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-boxrsquos-leadership-shakeup-papa-johns-retail-move-and-2025rsquos-winners-and-losers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-boxrsquos-leadership-shakeup-papa-johns-retail-move-and-2025rsquos-winners-and-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine notable drinks at the National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine notable drinks at the National Restaurant Show<br />
Beverages with sophisticated flavors, healthful attributes, and plenty of THC were available for sampling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nine-notable-drinks-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nine-notable-drinks-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the innovation at The Coca Cola Company booth at the National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRN's editor-in-chief, Sam Oches, stopped by the Coca-Cola Booth #4402 The National Restaurant Association Show and got a peak at some serious beverage innovation. From testing out the new Coca-Cola mixology unit to sampling the fresh Costa cold brew concentrate, it's clear Coca-Cola is bringing next-level drink experiences to the restaurant industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/discover-the-innovation-at-the-coca-cola-company-booth-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/discover-the-innovation-at-the-coca-cola-company-booth-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer trends, Subway, National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumer-trends-subway-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/consumer-trends-subway-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant operators need to keep talking about immigration]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an economic issue, not a partisan one, argued panelists at the National Restaurant Show. The need for immigration reform is urgent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-operators-need-to-keep-talking-about-immigration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-operators-need-to-keep-talking-about-immigration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How champion-level tennis is like running restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the National Restaurant Show, tennis great Andre Agassi shared his journey of resilience and making peace with a sport he did not choose. He endured highs and lows, and in the end found purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-champion-level-tennis-is-like-running-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-champion-level-tennis-is-like-running-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning scrolls into seats: What restaurant operators should know about social media strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[One influencer gives advice for burgeoning brands looking to branch out on socials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/turning-scrolls-into-seats-what-restaurant-operators-should-know-about-social-media-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/turning-scrolls-into-seats-what-restaurant-operators-should-know-about-social-media-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[29th annual MenuMasters Awards ceremony honors chefs and innovators from across the industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grant Achatz, Douglas Keane and six more culinary trailblazers were celebrated at the awards gala Saturday in Chicago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/29th-annual-menumasters-awards-ceremony-honors-chefs-and-innovators-from-across-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/29th-annual-menumasters-awards-ceremony-honors-chefs-and-innovators-from-across-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How culinary students are adapting to the AI era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young chefs from Northern Arizona University are embracing AI, but say some tasks are best left to humans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-culinary-students-are-adapting-to-the-ai-era/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-culinary-students-are-adapting-to-the-ai-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chip Wade, Union Square Hospitality Group CEO, wins the Gold Plate Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime industry veteran was chosen for the honor by IFMA, the Food Away From Home Association]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chip-wade-union-square-hospitality-group-ceo-wins-the-gold-plate-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chip-wade-union-square-hospitality-group-ceo-wins-the-gold-plate-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to create training content that keeps Gen Z engaged]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a panel at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, operators from First Watch and Qdoba share what&rsquo;s working with their training programs and how they&rsquo;re creating training content that keeps young employees interested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-create-training-content-that-keeps-gen-z-engaged/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-create-training-content-that-keeps-gen-z-engaged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daddy’s Chicken Shack acquired by New Jersey multi-concept group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain was developed for franchising by private-equity firm Area 15. New owner Esperto Hospitality Group plans expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/daddys-chicken-shack-acquired-by-new-jersey-multi-concept-group/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/daddys-chicken-shack-acquired-by-new-jersey-multi-concept-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway shakes up its marketing team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global CMO Greg Lyons has departed, and two others step up in shift to regional chiefs. The sandwich giant is also shifting its strategy in a move to rebuild its relevance, according to a report in Ad Age]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-shakes-up-its-marketing-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-shakes-up-its-marketing-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant industry navigates ‘complex’ consumer landscape as sentiment hits all-time low]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Fogo de Ch&atilde;o and DineAmic Hospitality are adapting to anxious, value-seeking guests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-industry-navigates-complex-consumer-landscape-as-sentiment-hits-all-time-low/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-industry-navigates-complex-consumer-landscape-as-sentiment-hits-all-time-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 protein options at the National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trending macronutrient was on full display]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/6-protein-options-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/6-protein-options-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famed Los Cabos restaurant La Lupita Taco y Mezcal coming to Dallas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founders have partnered with Dallas-based Duro Hospitality to grow the elevated taco concept across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/famed-los-cabos-restaurant-la-lupita-taco-y-mezcal-coming-to-dallas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/famed-los-cabos-restaurant-la-lupita-taco-y-mezcal-coming-to-dallas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 delicious things from first-time exhibitors at the National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Day 1 on at McCormick Place, a Taste of the States offers a vibrant African sauce, date syrups, pistachio spreads, and oils spiked with New Mexico chilis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/4-delicious-things-from-first-time-exhibitors-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/4-delicious-things-from-first-time-exhibitors-at-the-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make decisions in the face of uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Schweitz shared his advice at the National Restaurant Association Show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-make-decisions-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-make-decisions-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation and cultural relevance drove the success for many burger chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upgraded core offerings and LTOS that resonated helped drive sales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/innovation-and-cultural-relevance-drove-the-success-for-many-burger-chains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/innovation-and-cultural-relevance-drove-the-success-for-many-burger-chains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation was not the key to success among chicken chains in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart innovation can drive sales, but so can great execution and unit growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/innovation-was-not-the-key-to-success-among-chicken-chains-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/innovation-was-not-the-key-to-success-among-chicken-chains-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks is laying off another 300 workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffeeshop chain, which last month laid off 61 technology employees, is also consolidating some of its regional support offices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-is-laying-off-another-300-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-is-laying-off-another-300-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The restaurant metric that doesn't exist (but should)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why revenue per call should be an important data point for all operators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-restaurant-metric-that-doesnt-exist-but-should/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-restaurant-metric-that-doesnt-exist-but-should/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell, Wingstop, Legal Sea Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-wingstop-legal-sea-foods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-wingstop-legal-sea-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyuramen Group acquires matcha gelato concept to grow across U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offering varying grades of matcha in gelato and drinks, Aok&#333; Matcha will grow as a standalone concept and within Kyuramen locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kyuramen-group-acquires-matcha-gelato-concept-to-grow-across-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kyuramen-group-acquires-matcha-gelato-concept-to-grow-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In family dining, closing early is good business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, according to Technomic Top 500 data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-family-dining-closing-early-is-good-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-family-dining-closing-early-is-good-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Stuffed potatoes and rabbit-rattlesnake sausage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus fluffy tonkatsu, an Earl Grey-matcha hybrid, and the latest from Jos&eacute; Garces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-stuffed-potatoes-and-rabbit-rattlesnake-sausage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-stuffed-potatoes-and-rabbit-rattlesnake-sausage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what we're excited to see at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 53,000 foodservice professionals are gathering in Chicago's McCormick Place for the four-day annual event, starting May 16. Here's what the Informa editorial team is expecting to see at this year's Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-what-were-excited-to-see-at-the-2026-national-restaurant-association-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-what-were-excited-to-see-at-the-2026-national-restaurant-association-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to expect at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 53,000 foodservice professionals are gathering in Chicago's McCormick Place for the four-day annual event, starting May 16. Here's what the Informa editorial team is expecting to see at this year's Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-what-to-expect-at-the-2026-national-restaurant-association-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-what-to-expect-at-the-2026-national-restaurant-association-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Carl’s Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Carvel, Cousins Subs, Kura Sushi, Smoothie King, Ziggi's Coffee, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-starbucks-and-carls-jr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-starbucks-and-carls-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuck E. Cheese, McDonald’s, Black Rock Coffee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chuck-e-cheese-mcdonalds-black-rock-coffee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chuck-e-cheese-mcdonalds-black-rock-coffee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group has opened À L’ouest, a new French brasserie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is in expansion mode and taking its Rare Society steakhouse brand national]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/san-diegos-trust-restaurant-group-has-opened-louest-a-new-french-brasserie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/san-diegos-trust-restaurant-group-has-opened-louest-a-new-french-brasserie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop is bringing its House of Flavor experience to North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas and Toronto popups coincide with the FIFA World Cup soccer matches scheduled in those cities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-is-bringing-its-house-of-flavor-experience-to-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstop-is-bringing-its-house-of-flavor-experience-to-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[84 Hospitality founder reveals 5 key elements that create great restaurant atmosphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want guests to have a great experience instead of just a good one, restaurateur Rachel Cope says these are the ingredients that must be included]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/84-hospitality-founder-reveals-5-key-elements-that-create-great-restaurant-atmosphere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/84-hospitality-founder-reveals-5-key-elements-that-create-great-restaurant-atmosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell is launching a Mexican Pizza/Cantina Chicken mashup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The limited-time offer is available starting May 21 and will be served with a new Jalape&ntilde;o Citrus Salsa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-is-launching-a-mexican-pizzacantina-chicken-mashup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-is-launching-a-mexican-pizzacantina-chicken-mashup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack in the Box names Mark King interim CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lance Tucker, who was only named permanent CEO 14 months ago, is out and will be replaced on an interim basis by the former Taco Bell chief executive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-names-mark-king-interim-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-names-mark-king-interim-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a tough burger business, some chains are taking share]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales among limited-service burger chains remain weak as consumers cut back on dining and shift to chicken or other items. But Culver's and Shake Shack are gaining ground]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-a-tough-burger-business-some-chains-are-taking-share/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-a-tough-burger-business-some-chains-are-taking-share/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Samuelsson to debut burger restaurant at New York soccer stadium in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The as-yet-unnamed concept is expected to join other local restaurants at Etihad Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcus-samuelsson-to-debut-burger-restaurant-at-new-york-soccer-stadium-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcus-samuelsson-to-debut-burger-restaurant-at-new-york-soccer-stadium-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Sameulsson to debut burger restaurant at New York soccer stadium in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The as-yet-unnamed concept is expected to join other local restaurants at Etihad Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcus-sameulsson-to-debut-burger-restaurant-at-new-york-soccer-stadium-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marcus-sameulsson-to-debut-burger-restaurant-at-new-york-soccer-stadium-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave &amp;amp; Buster&rsquo;s brings back unlimited gameplay passes for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eatertainment chain also unveiled 10 new games as it looks to shake a same-store sales slump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-brings-back-unlimited-gameplay-passes-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dave-ampamp-busterrsquos-brings-back-unlimited-gameplay-passes-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Chicago restaurants to try during the National Restaurant Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Windy City is a restaurant-rich town. Here are a few places to check out that are brand new and (mostly) ready to be discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-chicago-restaurants-to-try-during-the-national-restaurant-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-chicago-restaurants-to-try-during-the-national-restaurant-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 restaurant marketing moves from April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salad stuffers, Star Wars, and the return of fan favorites were all notable campaigns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/10-restaurant-marketing-moves-from-april/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/10-restaurant-marketing-moves-from-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QSR pizza sales turned negative in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the overall industry has decelerated for four consecutive years, pizza was the only category in the red]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qsr-pizza-sales-turned-negative-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/qsr-pizza-sales-turned-negative-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns, Pizza Hut and El Pollo Loco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-pizza-hut-and-el-pollo-loco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-pizza-hut-and-el-pollo-loco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habit Burger &amp;amp; Grill has created a destination for ranch lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual burger chain's Habit Ranch is a western town that turns its signature housemade condiment into an experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-ampamp-grill-has-created-a-destination-for-ranch-lovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/habit-burger-ampamp-grill-has-created-a-destination-for-ranch-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Restaurant Association Show's 2026 FABI awards spotlight top trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28 food and beverage products receiving the award target the needs of today&rsquo;s operators, menus and consumers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/national-restaurant-association-shows-2026-fabi-awards-spotlight-top-trends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/national-restaurant-association-shows-2026-fabi-awards-spotlight-top-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns' signature garlic sauce will hit retail shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain's sauce will be available this summer at Walmart, Kroger, Albertson&rsquo;s and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-signature-garlic-sauce-will-hit-retail-shelves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-signature-garlic-sauce-will-hit-retail-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's Restaurant News May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our special National Restaurant Association Show issue is chock-full of insights on the state of the restaurant industry, plus the latest edition of the Signature Series, featuring Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sales grow at Black Rock Coffee Bar, despite some bad weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee chain said that &ldquo;strategic densification&rdquo; in its crucial Phoenix market also created some same-store sales headwinds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sales-grow-at-black-rock-coffee-bar-despite-some-bad-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sales-grow-at-black-rock-coffee-bar-despite-some-bad-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C.-area Vietnamese chain Roll Play plans to expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual concept, part of Happy Endings Hospitality, grosses $5 million per location]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dc-area-vietnamese-chain-roll-play-plans-to-expand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dc-area-vietnamese-chain-roll-play-plans-to-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: KFC’s $10 bucket deal is now available each weekday]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-kfcs-10-bucket-deal-is-now-available-each-weekday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-kfcs-10-bucket-deal-is-now-available-each-weekday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catering is a growth engine for some Top 500 chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[From quick-service to casual dining, brands are seeing a robust catering program as a steady revenue stream]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/catering-is-a-growth-engine-for-some-top-500-chains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/catering-is-a-growth-engine-for-some-top-500-chains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford’s Garage to open at a Delaware car dealership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new location is part of a three-unit development agreement that will bring the casual-dining chain to Delaware]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fords-garage-to-open-at-a-delaware-car-dealership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fords-garage-to-open-at-a-delaware-car-dealership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why she loves the Spurs, &lsquo;The Pitt,&rsquo; Texas BBQ, and Brene Brown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/get-to-know-whataburger-ceo-debbie-stroud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/get-to-know-whataburger-ceo-debbie-stroud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Rosenthal, Steve Ells, Panda Express founders to headline 2026 CREATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry&rsquo;s leading event for emerging restaurateurs is heading to California this July 20-22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/phil-rosenthal-steve-ells-panda-express-founders-to-headline-2026-create/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/phil-rosenthal-steve-ells-panda-express-founders-to-headline-2026-create/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago&rsquo;s new magic venue, The Hand &amp;amp; The Eye, features a restaurant and six bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 36,000-square-foot space operated by Levy Restaurants provides dinner and a series of immersive shows]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicagorsquos-new-magic-venue-the-hand-ampamp-the-eye-features-a-restaurant-and-six-bars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicagorsquos-new-magic-venue-the-hand-ampamp-the-eye-features-a-restaurant-and-six-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The casual-dining chain stays ahead of the curve by balancing comfort food favorites with trendsetting food and drinks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ceo-chris-simms-favors-approachable-innovation-to-steer-the-menu-at-lazy-dog-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ceo-chris-simms-favors-approachable-innovation-to-steer-the-menu-at-lazy-dog-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1 Arcade names new CEO as it revs up growth plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mat Horvath, former COO of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, replaces Jonathan Peters at the food and gaming concept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/f1-arcade-names-new-ceo-as-it-revs-up-growth-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/f1-arcade-names-new-ceo-as-it-revs-up-growth-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ark Restaurants expects legal battle over Bryant Park Grill to go to trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operator of three restaurants in New York&rsquo;s Bryant Park in Manhattan lost a lease bid last year. But the company sued and continues to operate the cornerstone concepts, pending litigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ark-restaurants-expects-legal-battle-over-bryant-park-grill-to-go-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ark-restaurants-expects-legal-battle-over-bryant-park-grill-to-go-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin’ is returning to Canada for the first time since 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee and doughnut chain reached a deal with Foodtastic to develop &ldquo;hundreds&rdquo; of locations across the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-is-returning-to-canada-for-the-first-time-since-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-is-returning-to-canada-for-the-first-time-since-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swig announces 10-Unit deal in Colorado Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Original dirty soda brand expands footprint in El Paso County]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/swig-announces-10-unit-deal-in-colorado-springs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/swig-announces-10-unit-deal-in-colorado-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse, FAT Brands, El Pollo Loco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-fat-brands-el-pollo-loco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-fat-brands-el-pollo-loco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns is the latest chain to test drone delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pizza chain partnered with Alphabet&rsquo;s Wing, building on its existing work with Alphabet's Google Cloud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-is-the-latest-chain-to-test-drone-delivery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-is-the-latest-chain-to-test-drone-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;amp;pizza to bring fast-casual build-your-pie model to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain is taking its first step overseas with a 10-unit master franchise deal. The first is scheduled to open next year in Mumbai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ampamppizza-to-bring-fast-casual-build-your-pie-model-to-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ampamppizza-to-bring-fast-casual-build-your-pie-model-to-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crumbl founders are stepping aside from their day-to-day roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley, who founded the treat chain in 2017, plan to search for a new CEO and other c-level executives to run the brand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/crumbl-founders-are-stepping-aside-from-their-day-to-day-roles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/crumbl-founders-are-stepping-aside-from-their-day-to-day-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MenuMasters winning chef Grant Achatz reflects on a career of constant innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chef and owner of Alinea, Next, and Aviary in Chicago is being inducted into NRN&rsquo;s MenuMasters Hall of Fame in May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menumasters-winning-chef-grant-achatz-reflects-on-a-career-of-constant-innovation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menumasters-winning-chef-grant-achatz-reflects-on-a-career-of-constant-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Malikow, SVP of the Restaurant Show, offers a look at what&rsquo;s new and how attendees can get the most out of the event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-to-expect-from-the-2026-national-restaurant-association-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-to-expect-from-the-2026-national-restaurant-association-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspire’s plans to go public, Burger King’s case for brand of the year, and Wendy’s worrisome woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, an interview with the cofounders of Jeff&rsquo;s Bagel Run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/inspires-plans-to-go-public-burger-kings-case-for-brand-of-the-year-and-wendys-worrisome-woes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/inspires-plans-to-go-public-burger-kings-case-for-brand-of-the-year-and-wendys-worrisome-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicious Biscuit names industry veteran Mike Stevens Chief Development Officer and promotes Kate Byrd]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Leadership additions strengthen franchise development, operations and support as brand scales nationally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/vicious-biscuit-names-industry-veteran-mike-stevens-chief-development-officer-and-promotes-kate-byrd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/vicious-biscuit-names-industry-veteran-mike-stevens-chief-development-officer-and-promotes-kate-byrd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Pollo Loco’s margin, marketing, menu momentum continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain reported a 5.8% increase in same-store sales in the first quarter and updated its full-year guidance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-locos-margin-marketing-menu-momentum-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-locos-margin-marketing-menu-momentum-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns offers free pizza to Spirit Airlines loyalty members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Skies to Pies campaign includes a free large, one-topping pizza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-offers-free-pizza-to-spirit-airlines-loyalty-members/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-offers-free-pizza-to-spirit-airlines-loyalty-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Texas Roadhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-wendys-and-texas-roadhouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-wendys-and-texas-roadhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands files documents for an IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant chain operator, which also owns Arby&rsquo;s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John's, confidentially filed documents with the SEC to go public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-owner-inspire-brands-files-documents-for-an-ipo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dunkin-owner-inspire-brands-files-documents-for-an-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STK-parent One Group says cost-cutting efforts are paying off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales are also improving after a down year for the upscale-dining company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/stk-parent-one-group-says-cost-cutting-efforts-are-paying-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/stk-parent-one-group-says-cost-cutting-efforts-are-paying-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Indian chickpea fritters and a bao-doughnut hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus sea bream with cucumber, a springtime rhubarb cocktail, and the latest from Chopped winner Kayla Pfeiffer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-indian-chickpea-fritters-and-a-bao-doughnut-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-indian-chickpea-fritters-and-a-bao-doughnut-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to create food fandom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four tips for tapping into the opportunity of a lifetime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-create-food-fandom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-to-create-food-fandom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bakery-cafe Maman plots next-level growth with new infusion of capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-American fast-casual concept has 56 units across nine states and Canada. New and existing investors have signed on to continue growing the New York-born brand, including private equity firm TriSpan USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bakery-cafe-maman-plots-next-level-growth-with-new-infusion-of-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bakery-cafe-maman-plots-next-level-growth-with-new-infusion-of-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns, Noodles &amp;amp; Company, Applebee&rsquo;s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-noodles-ampamp-company-applebeersquos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-noodles-ampamp-company-applebeersquos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s sales fell again last quarter, but the company sees progress in international]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain&rsquo;s same-store sales fell 7.8% in the first quarter, but it also reached a deal for 1,000 locations in China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-sales-fell-again-last-quarter-but-the-company-sees-progress-in-international/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-sales-fell-again-last-quarter-but-the-company-sees-progress-in-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Jimmy John’s, and Dutch Bros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at BJ&rsquo;s, Insomnia Cookies, Marco's Pizza, Noodles &amp; Company, Sweetgreen, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-popeyes-jimmy-johns-and-dutch-bros/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-popeyes-jimmy-johns-and-dutch-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse sprints to best same-store sales since ’24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales at the steakhouse chain jumped by 7.1% driven by strong operations and takeout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-sprints-to-best-same-store-sales-since-24/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/texas-roadhouse-sprints-to-best-same-store-sales-since-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweetgreen records its biggest same-store sales decline as a public company in 1Q]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the fast-casual salad chain&rsquo;s CEO sees green shoots of hope resulting from the turnaround plan and the rollout of wraps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-records-its-biggest-same-store-sales-decline-as-a-public-company-in-1q/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-records-its-biggest-same-store-sales-decline-as-a-public-company-in-1q/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweetgreen records its biggest same-store sales decline as a public company]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the fast-casual salad chain&rsquo;s CEO sees green shoots resulting from the turnaround plan and the rollout of wraps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-records-its-biggest-same-store-sales-decline-as-a-public-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-records-its-biggest-same-store-sales-decline-as-a-public-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme outsources delivery logistics as turnaround gains speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Josh Charlesworth said the Artemis doughnut launch had to be extended because of high demand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/krispy-kreme-outsources-delivery-logistics-as-turnaround-gains-speed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/krispy-kreme-outsources-delivery-logistics-as-turnaround-gains-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shake Shack stock plunges as weather and beef costs pressure earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company reported 4.6% same-store sales growth, but its shares fell more than 20% after it missed expectations on revenues and earnings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shack-stock-plunges-as-weather-and-beef-costs-pressure-earnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shack-stock-plunges-as-weather-and-beef-costs-pressure-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King, Popeyes, BJ’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-popeyes-bjs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-king-popeyes-bjs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only the Wild Ones opens in Austin, the hi-fi wine bar’s third location, after L.A. and New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team has more in the works, including bars in additional markets and an Austin opening of the Butcher&rsquo;s Daughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/only-the-wild-ones-opens-in-austin-the-hi-fi-wine-bars-third-location-after-la-and-new-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/only-the-wild-ones-opens-in-austin-the-hi-fi-wine-bars-third-location-after-la-and-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real problem with the pizza industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pizza is under pressure, but the tools to respond have never been more capable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-real-problem-with-the-pizza-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-real-problem-with-the-pizza-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cautious consumers and rivals' promotions hit Papa Johns' sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pizza chain is ramping up its innovation pipeline, including oven toasted sandwiches and sides, to bring in new guests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cautious-consumers-and-rivals-promotions-hit-papa-johns-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cautious-consumers-and-rivals-promotions-hit-papa-johns-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s sales rose last quarter, thanks to value and marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant&rsquo;s U.S. same-store sales rose 3.9% in the first quarter, as the company cited its value, menu innovation and marketing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-sales-rose-last-quarter-thanks-to-value-and-marketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-sales-rose-last-quarter-thanks-to-value-and-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[placeholder]]></title><description><![CDATA[placeholder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/placeholder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/placeholder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noodles &amp;amp; Company raises guidance on strong first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chain&rsquo;s same-store sales grew more than 9% with a nearly 5% increase in traffic. CEO Joe Christina said turnaround efforts are showing real results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-raises-guidance-on-strong-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/noodles-ampamp-company-raises-guidance-on-strong-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applebee’s feels a pinch from higher gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a solid first quarter, same-store sales slowed in April as some lower-income consumers pulled back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-feels-a-pinch-from-higher-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-feels-a-pinch-from-higher-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shake Shack names Michelle Hook CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Portillo&rsquo;s chief financial officer will join the fast-casual burger chain May 11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shack-names-michelle-hook-cfo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/shake-shack-names-michelle-hook-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch Bros raises its expectations after sales soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drive-thru beverage chain&rsquo;s revenue increased 31% on the back of strong same-store sales last quarter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dutch-bros-raises-its-expectations-after-sales-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dutch-bros-raises-its-expectations-after-sales-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI, Gen Alpha, and more global restaurant trends to watch according to one expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a global consultant and operator, Rafael LaRue can see what&rsquo;s around the corner for U.S. restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ai-gen-alpha-and-more-global-restaurant-trends-to-watch-according-to-one-expert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ai-gen-alpha-and-more-global-restaurant-trends-to-watch-according-to-one-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Chipotle taps industry vet Fernando Machado as chief brand officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-chipotle-taps-industry-vet-fernando-machado-as-chief-brand-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-chipotle-taps-industry-vet-fernando-machado-as-chief-brand-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomin' stock soars as Outback gains momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares were up 45% on Wednesday after a better-than-expected quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bloomin-stock-soars-as-outback-gains-momentum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bloomin-stock-soars-as-outback-gains-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJ's Restaurants posts seventh straight quarter of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales rose 2.4% and traffic was up 2.2%, continuing a hot stretch for the casual-dining chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-posts-seventh-straight-quarter-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bjs-restaurants-posts-seventh-straight-quarter-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAKfam in Denver looks after its staff as well as its bottom line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business is booming at the modern Chinese restaurant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/makfam-in-denver-looks-after-its-staff-as-well-as-its-bottom-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/makfam-in-denver-looks-after-its-staff-as-well-as-its-bottom-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehigh University's Clayton's Kitchen brings local restaurants to campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ghost kitchen concept housed inside the school's Clayton University Center features weekly local restaurant residencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lehigh-universitys-claytons-kitchen-brings-local-restaurants-to-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lehigh-universitys-claytons-kitchen-brings-local-restaurants-to-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Watch, Portillo’s and KFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-portillos-and-kfc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-portillos-and-kfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweetgreen rolls out wrap sandwiches nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protein-filled salads wrapped in giant tortillas have been a hit for the fast-casual chain in test. Some look an awful lot like burritos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-rolls-out-wrap-sandwiches-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/sweetgreen-rolls-out-wrap-sandwiches-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King’s sales surge while Popeyes struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales at Burger King rose 5.8% as the company&rsquo;s viral Whopper improvement lured customers. But its sister chicken concept continued to bleed sales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-sales-surge-while-popeyes-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-sales-surge-while-popeyes-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portillo's reverses traffic slide, but the pace of growth remains a question mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portillo's is taking a hard look at getting unit economics right before pushing growth, said new CEO Brett Patterson. Meanwhile, chief financial officer Michelle Hook is stepping down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-reverses-traffic-slide-but-the-pace-of-growth-remains-a-question-mark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/portillos-reverses-traffic-slide-but-the-pace-of-growth-remains-a-question-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spike Gjerde highlights the terroir of the Chesapeake Bay region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The chef of Woodberry Kitchen and La Jet&eacute;e in Baltimore has more restaurants in the works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/spike-gjerde-highlights-the-terroir-of-the-chesapeake-bay-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/spike-gjerde-highlights-the-terroir-of-the-chesapeake-bay-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 restaurant executives on the move in April including new CEOs at Denny&rsquo;s, Jeni&rsquo;s, and Bagels &amp;amp; Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month also brought a wave of finance and development hires, high-profile brand and digital appointments, and board refreshes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/32-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-april-including-new-ceos-at-dennyrsquos-jenirsquos-and-bagels-ampamp-co/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/32-restaurant-executives-on-the-move-in-april-including-new-ceos-at-dennyrsquos-jenirsquos-and-bagels-ampamp-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribou Coffee launches Everyday Value Menu with items starting at $2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new menu features coffee, a breakfast sandwich, muffin and more, all for less than $4 each]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/caribou-coffee-launches-everyday-value-menu-with-items-starting-at-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/caribou-coffee-launches-everyday-value-menu-with-items-starting-at-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Watch gets a lift from new menu and marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales rose 2.8% at the family-dining chain as customers spent more across a refreshed menu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-gets-a-lift-from-new-menu-and-marketing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/first-watch-gets-a-lift-from-new-menu-and-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool spaces and great chefs inspire Philadelphia-Based Defined Hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[How this group takes a behind-the-scenes approach and lets chefs and restaurants take the spotlight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cool-spaces-and-great-chefs-inspire-philadelphia-based-defined-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cool-spaces-and-great-chefs-inspire-philadelphia-based-defined-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signature: An exclusive interview with Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more than three decades of foodservice leadership under her belt, Stroud is now shepherding the 50,000-member family that is Whataburger into the future with pride, care, and love]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/signature-an-exclusive-interview-with-whataburger-ceo-debbie-stroud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/signature-an-exclusive-interview-with-whataburger-ceo-debbie-stroud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How two independent restaurants are managing a high-cost environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago&rsquo;s Adalina Prime and Atlanta&rsquo;s Talat Market are finding savings from labor optimization to fixing equipment in-house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-two-independent-restaurants-are-managing-a-high-cost-environment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-two-independent-restaurants-are-managing-a-high-cost-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns and Toy Story 5 mark first-ever collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate the movie&rsquo;s release June 19, the pizza chain is offering a variety of limited-edition personal pizzas inspired by iconic Toy Story characters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-and-toy-story-5-mark-first-ever-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-and-toy-story-5-mark-first-ever-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken sales, Popeyes wraps, Miller’s CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicken-sales-popeyes-wraps-millers-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicken-sales-popeyes-wraps-millers-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC’s $10 bucket deal is now available each weekday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain has also introduced two new sauces, Honey Chili Crisp and Jalape&ntilde;o Ranch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-10-bucket-deal-is-now-available-each-weekday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-10-bucket-deal-is-now-available-each-weekday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit-based drinks are everywhere, but Juice It Up keeps growing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rapid growth of beverage concepts does not appear to be hurting juice and smoothie players, even 30-year-old brands; once again, protein is a big traffic driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fruit-based-drinks-are-everywhere-but-juice-it-up-keeps-growing-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fruit-based-drinks-are-everywhere-but-juice-it-up-keeps-growing-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit-based drinks are everywhere. But Juice It Up keeps growing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rapid growth of beverage concepts does not appear to be hurting juice and smoothie players, even 30-year-old brands. Once again, protein is a big traffic driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fruit-based-drinks-are-everywhere-but-juice-it-up-keeps-growing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fruit-based-drinks-are-everywhere-but-juice-it-up-keeps-growing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller’s Ale House promotes Joel Chick to CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former COO replaces Brett Patterson, who left to become CEO of Portillo&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/millers-ale-house-promotes-joel-chick-to-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/millers-ale-house-promotes-joel-chick-to-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC jumps on Met Gala marketing opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chicken chain is offering a promotion in response to rumors that celebrities demanded hourly KFC deliveries during last year&rsquo;s event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-jumps-on-met-gala-marketing-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfc-jumps-on-met-gala-marketing-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The chicken category’s sales slowed last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The category increased 5.3% in 2025, down from 9.1% in 2024 and more than 12% in 2023, according to Technomic data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-chicken-categorys-sales-slowed-last-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-chicken-categorys-sales-slowed-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwame Onwuachi opens Maroon, an Afro-Caribbean steakhouse at Sahara Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the acclaimed chef&rsquo;s first restaurant outside of the East Coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kwame-onwuachi-opens-maroon-an-afro-caribbean-steakhouse-at-sahara-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kwame-onwuachi-opens-maroon-an-afro-caribbean-steakhouse-at-sahara-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boutique hotel Casa Cañita opens in Miami with a Michelle Berstein-led restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant, La Ca&ntilde;ita, is inspired by Caribbean rum culture and cuisine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/boutique-hotel-casa-caita-opens-in-miami-with-a-michelle-berstein-led-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/boutique-hotel-casa-caita-opens-in-miami-with-a-michelle-berstein-led-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle swings positive, Starbucks wows, and Wingstop lays an egg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Subway&rsquo;s first-ever value menu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-swings-positive-starbucks-wows-and-wingstop-lays-an-egg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-swings-positive-starbucks-wows-and-wingstop-lays-an-egg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huey Magoo’s, Chipotle, Rosa Mexicano]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/huey-magoos-chipotle-rosa-mexicano/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/huey-magoos-chipotle-rosa-mexicano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder hires Antonio Silveria as chief technology officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Nextdoor and GoDaddy exec will help the food hall/delivery concept prepare for an IPO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-hires-antonio-silveria-as-chief-technology-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-hires-antonio-silveria-as-chief-technology-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder hires Antonio Silveira as chief technology officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Nextdoor and GoDaddy exec will help the food hall/delivery concept prepare for an IPO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-hires-antonio-silveira-as-chief-technology-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wonder-hires-antonio-silveira-as-chief-technology-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes chicken wraps are now on the menu permanently]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wraps are available in classic and spicy flavors, as well as the new blackened ranch flavor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-chicken-wraps-are-now-on-the-menu-permanently/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-chicken-wraps-are-now-on-the-menu-permanently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pret A Manger jumps on mix-and-match value bandwagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sandwich and coffee chain launched a Pick Your Pair menu of half portions for $9.99, following similar moves by Panera Bread and La Madeleine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pret-a-manger-jumps-on-mix-and-match-value-bandwagon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pret-a-manger-jumps-on-mix-and-match-value-bandwagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s refreshes McCafé brand amid broader beverage rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said the updated branding was created to reflect its &lsquo;modernized portfolio&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-refreshes-mccaf-brand-amid-broader-beverage-rollout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-refreshes-mccaf-brand-amid-broader-beverage-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbird names Stefanie Lee CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joins the growing fast-casual chicken chain three months after Greg Levin was named CEO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbird-names-stefanie-lee-cfo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbird-names-stefanie-lee-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huey Magoo’s adds a new prototype to support national growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The approximately 1,850-square-foot model reduces build out costs and increases franchisee flexibility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/huey-magoos-adds-a-new-prototype-to-support-national-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/huey-magoos-adds-a-new-prototype-to-support-national-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Toban chicken and a croaker spring roll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus a cocktail inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2, lobster ravioli with candied tomatoes, and the latest from Jonathon Sawyer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-toban-chicken-and-a-croaker-spring-roll/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-toban-chicken-and-a-croaker-spring-roll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and KFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at BJ's, Chili's, Dunkin', Shake Shack, Taco Cabana, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-mcdonalds-wendys-and-kfc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-mcdonalds-wendys-and-kfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle plans back-to-back giveaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is hosting Cinco de Mayo, Teacher Appreciation Week, and National Nurses Week promotions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-plans-back-to-back-giveaways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-plans-back-to-back-giveaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Zoob named CEO of Rosa Mexicano]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has previously served as CEO of The Granola Bar and is also the co-founder of Right Coast Taqueria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/richard-zoob-named-ceo-of-rosa-mexicano/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/richard-zoob-named-ceo-of-rosa-mexicano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Slemons named chief development officer for Sweetgreen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Unleashed Brands executive joins the fast-casual chain as it moves toward the goal of 1,000 domestic restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ryan-slemons-named-chief-development-officer-for-sweetgreen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ryan-slemons-named-chief-development-officer-for-sweetgreen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenTable creates council of chefs and hospitality leaders to gain insider insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Restaurant Ambassador Council brings together 20 industry pros with boots on the ground to share real-world expertise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/opentable-creates-council-of-chefs-and-hospitality-leaders-to-gain-insider-insights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/opentable-creates-council-of-chefs-and-hospitality-leaders-to-gain-insider-insights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, Yum Brands spinoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cheesecake-factory-chipotle-yum-brands-spinoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cheesecake-factory-chipotle-yum-brands-spinoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Jill: The trust factor in modern hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[How trust shapes the guest experience when the systems are already doing their part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ask-jill-the-trust-factor-in-modern-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ask-jill-the-trust-factor-in-modern-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell and KFC generating returns from new concept tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[During parent company Yum Brands&rsquo; earnings call, CEO Chris Turner said Live M&aacute;s Caf&eacute; and Saucy are bolstering business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-and-kfc-generating-returns-from-new-concept-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-and-kfc-generating-returns-from-new-concept-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cheesecake Factory surprises with strong first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Same-store sales rose 1.6%, exceeding expectations despite bad weather and consumer uncertainty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-cheesecake-factory-surprises-with-strong-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-cheesecake-factory-surprises-with-strong-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Beard Foundation launches Good Food Finder to spotlight honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now diners can search for award winners and nominees by city or region, a move designed to drive traffic to those restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-beard-foundation-launches-good-food-finder-to-spotlight-honorees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/james-beard-foundation-launches-good-food-finder-to-spotlight-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili’s, Taco Bell and Wingstop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-taco-bell-and-wingstop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:08:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-taco-bell-and-wingstop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Robin hires longtime Bloomin’ leader as CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Graff joins the casual-dining burger chain after nearly 14 years with the Outback Steakhouse owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-hires-longtime-bloomin-leader-as-cfo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-robin-hires-longtime-bloomin-leader-as-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle swings positive after a tough 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain reported a 0.5% increase in same-store sales in Q1 and a 0.6% increase in transactions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-swings-positive-after-a-tough-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-swings-positive-after-a-tough-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America is losing independent restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of independents declined by 2.3% in 2025, reflecting a net loss of about 9,500 restaurants, according to Technomic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/america-is-losing-independent-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/america-is-losing-independent-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway, McDonald’s beverages and Chipotle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-mcdonalds-beverages-and-chipotle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:23:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-mcdonalds-beverages-and-chipotle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop’s Q1 hammered by weather, consumer pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual chicken-wing chain's same-store sales fell 8.7%, though revenue rose 7% from new unit openings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstops-q1-hammered-by-weather-consumer-pressures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wingstops-q1-hammered-by-weather-consumer-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How restaurant brands can thrive in uncertain times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brands that emerge stronger from challenging cycles are those that simplify, focus on fundamentals, and sharpen the strategies already working for them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-restaurant-brands-can-thrive-in-uncertain-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-restaurant-brands-can-thrive-in-uncertain-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ‘boomerang’ chefs are changing the fine-dining landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chefs are bringing their big-city experience back home and discovering that fine-dining diners can be found almost anywhere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-boomerang-chefs-are-changing-the-fine-dining-landscape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-boomerang-chefs-are-changing-the-fine-dining-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Philadelphia-based chain Honeygrow sparked growth by closing stores and resetting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder Justin Rosenberg made the difficult decision to close some locations in major markets; 10 years later, his brand is rapidly opening new locations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-philadelphia-based-chain-honeygrow-sparked-growth-by-closing-stores-and-resetting-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-philadelphia-based-chain-honeygrow-sparked-growth-by-closing-stores-and-resetting-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Philadelphia based chain Honeygrow sparked growth by closing stores and resetting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder Justin Rosenberg made the difficult decision to close some locations in major markets; 10 years later, his brand is rapidly opening new locations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-philadelphia-based-chain-honeygrow-sparked-growth-by-closing-stores-and-resetting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-philadelphia-based-chain-honeygrow-sparked-growth-by-closing-stores-and-resetting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili’s keeps rolling, with a kick from chicken sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The casual-dining chain rebounded from bad weather in January with strong traffic growth that has accelerated into April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-keeps-rolling-with-a-kick-from-chicken-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-keeps-rolling-with-a-kick-from-chicken-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell franchisee reorganizes executive team to drive more growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diversified Restaurant Group has named Todd Kelly brand president, Tom Douglas COO and Jason Dunn chief restaurant officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-franchisee-reorganizes-executive-team-to-drive-more-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-franchisee-reorganizes-executive-team-to-drive-more-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Value, innovation, cultural relevance drive another robust quarter for Taco Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain&rsquo;s same-store sales increased 8% in Q1, lapping 9% a year ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/value-innovation-cultural-relevance-drive-another-robust-quarter-for-taco-bell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/value-innovation-cultural-relevance-drive-another-robust-quarter-for-taco-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks&rsquo; sales improve in a 'milestone' quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant&rsquo;s U.S. same-store sales increased 7.1% in the U.S., led by transaction growth, and profits are starting to follow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucksrsquo-sales-improve-in-a-milestone-quarter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucksrsquo-sales-improve-in-a-milestone-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piada Italian Street Food is looking for strategic growth partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 62-unit chain believes there&rsquo;s room for 1,000 fast-casual Italian restaurants across the U.S. It just needs capital for expansion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/piada-italian-street-food-is-looking-for-strategic-growth-partner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/piada-italian-street-food-is-looking-for-strategic-growth-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a look at McDonald's new beverage lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant will start selling a selection of dirty sodas and Refreshers starting May 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/take-a-look-at-mcdonalds-new-beverage-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/take-a-look-at-mcdonalds-new-beverage-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At The Dabney, chef-owner Jeremiah Langhorne showcases Mid-Atlantic cuisine and conviviality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Michelin-starred Washington, D.C. restaurant is steeped in a rich culinary heritage shaped by the bounty of the region and the chef&rsquo;s vision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/at-the-dabney-chef-owner-jeremiah-langhorne-showcases-mid-atlantic-cuisine-and-conviviality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/at-the-dabney-chef-owner-jeremiah-langhorne-showcases-mid-atlantic-cuisine-and-conviviality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp for first time since bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-for-first-time-since-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-for-first-time-since-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway launches first-ever value menu with 15 items under $5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick-service chain&rsquo;s inaugural value menu features Deli Faves alongside the previously launched Protein Pockets and Sub of the Day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-launches-first-ever-value-menu-with-15-items-under-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/subway-launches-first-ever-value-menu-with-15-items-under-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Domino’s is adjusting its menu and marketing calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to a first quarter that &ldquo;didn&rsquo;t meet expectations,&rdquo; the fast-food pizza chain is accelerating product innovation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-dominos-is-adjusting-its-menu-and-marketing-calendar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/why-dominos-is-adjusting-its-menu-and-marketing-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Lulow named Mountain Mike’s CFO]]></title><description><![CDATA[He joined the pizza chain as controller in 2020 and was promoted to VP of finance in 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ryan-lulow-named-mountain-mikes-cfo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ryan-lulow-named-mountain-mikes-cfo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns launches an AI assistant to help with group orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain's Lou AI platform is deployed through Google Cloud&rsquo;s Food Ordering agent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-launches-an-ai-assistant-to-help-with-group-orders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-johns-launches-an-ai-assistant-to-help-with-group-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s, Jack in the Box and fast-casual chain sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-jack-in-the-box-and-fast-casual-chain-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-jack-in-the-box-and-fast-casual-chain-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle taps industry vet Fernando Machado as chief brand officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain also named Arlie Sisson to the newly created chief digital officer role]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-taps-industry-vet-fernando-machado-as-chief-brand-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-taps-industry-vet-fernando-machado-as-chief-brand-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks’ east coast move, McDonald’s major milestone, and Little Caesars’ new delivery method]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Steak &rsquo;n&rsquo; Shake&rsquo;s new Chief MAHA Officer role]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-east-coast-move-mcdonalds-major-milestone-and-little-caesars-new-delivery-method/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-east-coast-move-mcdonalds-major-milestone-and-little-caesars-new-delivery-method/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applebee’s, joint employer regulations and Top 500 franchise brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-joint-employer-regulations-and-top-500-franchise-brands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/applebees-joint-employer-regulations-and-top-500-franchise-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a heavy value environment, loyalty is harder to come by]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diners are demanding more than just deals as their discretionary spending is pressured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-a-heavy-value-environment-loyalty-is-harder-to-come-by/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/in-a-heavy-value-environment-loyalty-is-harder-to-come-by/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Yum Brands executives work together on value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives with Taco Bell, KFC and Habit Burger &amp; Grill share ideas and strategies to win over consumers. That has come in handy as value becomes vital for consumers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-yum-brands-executives-work-together-on-value/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-yum-brands-executives-work-together-on-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a popular residency, Kevin Finch’s Arthur now has a permanent home in Brooklyn, N.Y.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bistro-inspired menu features escargot skewers and Brioche Martinis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/after-a-popular-residency-kevin-finchs-arthur-now-has-a-permanent-home-in-brooklyn-ny/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/after-a-popular-residency-kevin-finchs-arthur-now-has-a-permanent-home-in-brooklyn-ny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long John Silver’s teams up with a spicy partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lineup of chicken and seafood items flavored with Frank&rsquo;s RedHot Buffalo launches at the quick-service chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/long-john-silvers-teams-up-with-a-spicy-partner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/long-john-silvers-teams-up-with-a-spicy-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s starts the year slowly but maintains a strong outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food pizza chain reported same-store sales growth of 0.9% and expects to finish 2026 with 3%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-starts-the-year-slowly-but-maintains-a-strong-outlook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dominos-starts-the-year-slowly-but-maintains-a-strong-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 500 fast-casual restaurant chains that won in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales growth slowed for the fast-casual segment overall, but it was a good year to be a Mediterranean or sandwich brand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-top-500-fast-casual-restaurant-chains-that-won-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-top-500-fast-casual-restaurant-chains-that-won-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How restaurant traffic will trend this Mother’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on OpenTable&rsquo;s 2025 numbers, the holiday brings in a huge chunk of business, with 2026 looking promising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-restaurant-traffic-will-trend-this-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-restaurant-traffic-will-trend-this-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Spring stew and a cherry blossom dessert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus a mushroom dumpling, a localized Mojito, and dressed-up shrimp and rice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-spring-stew-and-a-cherry-blossom-dessert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-spring-stew-and-a-cherry-blossom-dessert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars drones, Starbucks pickup, Wendy’s spicy chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-drones-starbucks-pickup-wendys-spicy-chicken/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-drones-starbucks-pickup-wendys-spicy-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Chipotle, and IHOP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Arby&rsquo;s, Bojangles, Jollibee, Luckin Coffee, Moe's Southwest Grill, Snooze Eatery, Zaxby's, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-wendys-chipotle-and-ihop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-wendys-chipotle-and-ihop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor department proposes new joint employer rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The definition of "joint employer" varies by jurisdiction. This proposed rule will attempt to clarify who is responsible for compliance with wage-and-hour worker protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/labor-department-proposes-new-joint-employer-rule-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/labor-department-proposes-new-joint-employer-rule-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s wants you to know it has protein on the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant has added callouts with 17 of its menu items so you know that they have protein and how much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-wants-you-to-know-it-has-protein-on-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-wants-you-to-know-it-has-protein-on-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making a menu that works hard to boost profitability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three operators share their strategies for maximizing margins as costs continue to rise and consumers grow wary of menu price hikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/making-a-menu-that-works-hard-to-boost-profitability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/making-a-menu-that-works-hard-to-boost-profitability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s spring menu lineup is filled with watermelon, jalapeño and cookie dough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain revealed a host of new sweet and spicy menu items this spring, including a Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-spring-menu-lineup-is-filled-with-watermelon-jalapeo-and-cookie-dough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/wendys-spring-menu-lineup-is-filled-with-watermelon-jalapeo-and-cookie-dough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kim Malek and Lauren Bailey overcame ‘founderitis’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Salt &amp; Straw and Postino founders shared their stories and wisdom during this week&rsquo;s Restaurant Leadership Conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-kim-malek-and-lauren-bailey-overcame-founderitis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-kim-malek-and-lauren-bailey-overcame-founderitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Best Bars names New York&rsquo;s Sip &amp;amp; Guzzle the best bar in North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s list features 28 United States bars, including 13 in New York City and four in Chicago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/50-best-bars-names-new-yorkrsquos-sip-ampamp-guzzle-the-best-bar-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/50-best-bars-names-new-yorkrsquos-sip-ampamp-guzzle-the-best-bar-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle, Jeni’s and which restaurant chains are growing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-jenis-and-which-restaurant-chains-are-growing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-jenis-and-which-restaurant-chains-are-growing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rethinking fast-casual growth in the age of instant gratification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five tips for building a model that consistently delivers what customers want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/rethinking-fast-casual-growth-in-the-age-of-instant-gratification/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/rethinking-fast-casual-growth-in-the-age-of-instant-gratification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne’s Chicken Fingers chases massive franchise growth in crowded category]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Garrett Reed explains why the opportunity in fast-casual chicken is nearly limitless]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/laynes-chicken-fingers-chases-massive-franchise-growth-in-crowded-category/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/laynes-chicken-fingers-chases-massive-franchise-growth-in-crowded-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants brace for the impact of high gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurants are turning to value and service to keep customers happy as the spend more at the pump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-brace-for-the-impact-of-high-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurants-brace-for-the-impact-of-high-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Haus unveils unique new franchising model]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 60-unit fast-casual chain has the potential to grow quickly into a national brand under this ground-breaking strategy, which seeks to bridge an inherent disconnect between franchisor and franchisee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-unveils-unique-new-franchising-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dog-haus-unveils-unique-new-franchising-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuzzy’s Taco Shop launches seasonal value menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Viva Los Tacos menu is available beginning June 14, featuring tacos, bowls, and beverages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop-launches-seasonal-value-menu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop-launches-seasonal-value-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuzzy’s Taco Shop launches seasonal menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Viva Los Tacos menu is available through June 14, featuring tacos, bowls, and beverages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop-launches-seasonal-menu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fuzzys-taco-shop-launches-seasonal-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks will soon let you plan your pickup times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant will start allowing scheduled ordering in its North American shops starting on May 11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-will-soon-let-you-plan-your-pickup-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-will-soon-let-you-plan-your-pickup-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars deploys high-capacity drone delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pizza chain has partnered with Flytrex for what it said is the largest capacity of any food delivery drone in operation, at 8.8 pounds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-deploys-high-capacity-drone-delivery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-deploys-high-capacity-drone-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's added a lot of new U.S. restaurants in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant opened more locations in the U.S. in 2025 than in any year since 2002, ending the brand's low-growth era]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-added-a-lot-of-new-us-restaurants-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-added-a-lot-of-new-us-restaurants-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy Aikman on leadership, foodservice, and ‘90s football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback spoke at the Restaurant Leadership Conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/troy-aikman-on-leadership-foodservice-and-90s-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/troy-aikman-on-leadership-foodservice-and-90s-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle brings back popular honey chicken dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protein delivered the highest order rates of any limited-time offering in the chain&rsquo;s history following its initial launch last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-brings-back-popular-honey-chicken-dish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-brings-back-popular-honey-chicken-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks, Steak n Shake, P.F. Chang’s, El Pollo Loco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-steak-n-shake-pf-changs-el-pollo-loco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-steak-n-shake-pf-changs-el-pollo-loco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeni&rsquo;s scoops up former Ben &amp;amp; Jerry&rsquo;s chief as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream hires former Ben &amp; Jerry's chief David Stever as CEO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jenirsquos-scoops-up-former-ben-ampamp-jerryrsquos-chief-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jenirsquos-scoops-up-former-ben-ampamp-jerryrsquos-chief-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The trends shaping restaurants in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices, GLP-1s and a new food pyramid are creating uncertainty and opportunity, Technomic experts said at the Restaurant Leadership Conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-trends-shaping-restaurants-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-trends-shaping-restaurants-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the different generations interact with restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel ranging from Baby Boomer to Gen Z share their perspectives on what they crave and how they make the choices that they do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-the-different-generations-interact-with-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-the-different-generations-interact-with-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An inside look at what's challenging restaurant chain execs in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, five C-level executives shared the ins and outs of growing their brands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/an-inside-look-at-whats-challenging-restaurant-chain-execs-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/an-inside-look-at-whats-challenging-restaurant-chain-execs-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An insde look at what's challenging restaurant chain execs in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, five C-level executives shared the ins and outs of growing their brands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/an-insde-look-at-whats-challenging-restaurant-chain-execs-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/an-insde-look-at-whats-challenging-restaurant-chain-execs-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Fogo de Chão CFO Tony Laday is retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laday spent 12 years with the Brazilian steakhouse chain and helped steer it through a period of growth and change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/longtime-fogo-de-cho-cfo-tony-laday-is-retiring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/longtime-fogo-de-cho-cfo-tony-laday-is-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Christine Barone creates ‘magic’ at Dutch Bros]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Restaurant Leader of the Year said the company&rsquo;s recent success is driven by its focus on culture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-christine-barone-creates-magic-at-dutch-bros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-christine-barone-creates-magic-at-dutch-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Armantrout promoted to CEO of Bagels &amp;amp; Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-founder Mike Marsh is shifting to strategy role for the 11-unit bagel chain, known for its creative schmears. Armantrout, who joined as COO last year, is the previous president of Another Broken Egg Caf&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kevin-armantrout-promoted-to-ceo-of-bagels-ampamp-co/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kevin-armantrout-promoted-to-ceo-of-bagels-ampamp-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Armantrout promoted to CEO of Bagel &amp;amp; Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-founder Mike Marsh is shifting to strategy role for the 11-unit bagel chain, known for its creative schmears. Armantrout, who joined as COO last year, is the previous president of Another Broken Egg Caf&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kevin-armantrout-promoted-to-ceo-of-bagel-ampamp-co/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kevin-armantrout-promoted-to-ceo-of-bagel-ampamp-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King’s latest collaboration is with Star Wars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is launching a limited-time menu in partnership with the movie Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, featuring a BBQ Bounty Whopper and collectible cups]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-latest-collaboration-is-with-star-wars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/burger-kings-latest-collaboration-is-with-star-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philippe Chow’s new flagship restaurant is now open in Midtown Manhattan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular Chinese spot sports a larger footprint than its Upper East Side original, and more space for private dining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/philippe-chows-new-flagship-restaurant-is-now-open-in-midtown-manhattan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/philippe-chows-new-flagship-restaurant-is-now-open-in-midtown-manhattan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: Chili’s launches new chicken sandwiches with another jab at McDonald’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-chilis-launches-new-chicken-sandwiches-with-another-jab-at-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-chilis-launches-new-chicken-sandwiches-with-another-jab-at-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suresh Sundas and Dante Datta innovate with Indian food &amp;amp; drink in D.C.&rsquo;s H Street neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The chef and beverage director of Daru and Tapori cover the gamut of South Asian culinary culture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/suresh-sundas-and-dante-datta-innovate-with-indian-food-ampamp-drink-in-dcrsquos-h-street-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/suresh-sundas-and-dante-datta-innovate-with-indian-food-ampamp-drink-in-dcrsquos-h-street-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden “middleman tax” behind food delivery prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI could help restaurants rethink rising food delivery costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-hidden-middleman-tax-behind-food-delivery-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-hidden-middleman-tax-behind-food-delivery-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steak n Shake names a chief MAHA officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The burger chain, which has embraced the &ldquo;Make America Healthy Again&rdquo; movement, said on the social media site X that it is hiring Michael Boes to oversee its ingredients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/steak-n-shake-names-a-chief-maha-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/steak-n-shake-names-a-chief-maha-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s, Red Lobster, and the Top 500 Restaurant Chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-red-lobster-and-the-top-500-restaurant-chains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-red-lobster-and-the-top-500-restaurant-chains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford’s Garage hires Kathleen Bush as first CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bush previously spent more than three years at Red Robin. Ford&rsquo;s also promoted David Ragosa to chief development officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fords-garage-hires-kathleen-bush-as-first-cmo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/fords-garage-hires-kathleen-bush-as-first-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation's Restaurant News April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRN&rsquo;s Power List is back, and this year we&rsquo;re focusing on some of the most creative, entrepreneurial leaders in the industry: Founders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/nations-restaurant-news-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut relaunches Huts Rewards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loyalty program enables members to earn faster rewards through challenges, as well as limited-edition drops and members-only experiences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-relaunches-huts-rewards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/pizza-hut-relaunches-huts-rewards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Foodservice Forum names Ellie Doty chief brand officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[She brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, including as CMO of Burger King and Chili&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/womens-foodservice-forum-names-ellie-doty-chief-brand-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/womens-foodservice-forum-names-ellie-doty-chief-brand-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AI developments, McDonald's big beverage upgrade, and Red Lobster's return to endless shrimp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, a conversation with Noodles &amp; Co. head chef Tina Massey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-ai-developments-mcdonalds-big-beverage-upgrade-and-red-lobsters-return-to-endless-shrimp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-ai-developments-mcdonalds-big-beverage-upgrade-and-red-lobsters-return-to-endless-shrimp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What NASA got right about hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five lessons for restaurant operators from the Artemis II mission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-nasa-got-right-about-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/what-nasa-got-right-about-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Pollo Loco, Bread Zeppelin, Snooze Eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-loco-bread-zeppelin-snooze-eatery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-loco-bread-zeppelin-snooze-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaxbys puts ‘Giant’ Chicken Finger Wraps on the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain has also teamed up with Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson to promote the return of its Banana Pudding Milkshake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-puts-giant-chicken-finger-wraps-on-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/zaxbys-puts-giant-chicken-finger-wraps-on-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, beverages and snacks and chicken thrived]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-technomic-top-500-another-tough-year-for-chain-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-technomic-top-500-another-tough-year-for-chain-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike's files confidential IPO documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual sandwich chain has confidentially filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC less than 18 months after the company was sold to the private-equity firm Blackstone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-files-confidential-ipo-documents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jersey-mikes-files-confidential-ipo-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 Pacesetter Award goes to: Nothing Bundt Cakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 803-unit bundt cake brand was celebrated at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, which continues this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-2026-pacesetter-award-goes-to-nothing-bundt-cakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-2026-pacesetter-award-goes-to-nothing-bundt-cakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp for first time since bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The all-you-can-eat special was a catalyst for the chain&rsquo;s restructuring in 2024. But customers wanted it back, and Red Lobster listened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-for-first-time-since-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-for-first-time-since-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marriott to switch from Pepsi to Coke]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change will be initiated this summer, ending a 34-year relationship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marriott-to-switch-from-pepsi-to-coke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/marriott-to-switch-from-pepsi-to-coke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bread Zeppelin to Panera: We stuffed salad into bread first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas-based Bread Zeppelin is inviting guests to bring in their receipt for Panera&rsquo;s new Salad Stuffer for a free taste of the OG salad in hollowed-out bread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bread-zeppelin-to-panera-we-stuffed-salad-into-bread-first/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/bread-zeppelin-to-panera-we-stuffed-salad-into-bread-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Mortadella tonnato and lamb uttapam Benedict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus she-crab risotto, carne asada with blue cheese, and a localized smoked Old Fashioned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-mortadella-tonnato-and-lamb-uttapam-benedict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-mortadella-tonnato-and-lamb-uttapam-benedict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant brands roll out promotions for 4/20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The occasion comes as marijuana consumption experiences a significant and sustainable increase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-brands-roll-out-promotions-for-420/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/restaurant-brands-roll-out-promotions-for-420/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayla Edidin named chief operating officer of Red Door Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Proven growth executive joins multi-unit, multi-brand franchise group to expand portfolio and manage operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kayla-edidin-named-chief-operating-officer-of-red-door-brands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kayla-edidin-named-chief-operating-officer-of-red-door-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Pollo Loco debuts new Loco Tenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are available in classic and spicy flavors and are paired with signature dipping sauces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-loco-debuts-new-loco-tenders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/el-pollo-loco-debuts-new-loco-tenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from CAVA, Chili’s, and Taco Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Bubbakoo's, Denny's, Garbanzo, Gong cha, Habit Burger, Hardee's, Milk Bar, Pollo Campero, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-cava-chilis-and-taco-bell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-cava-chilis-and-taco-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooze Eatery extends into lunch with new menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The breakfast and brunch chain added a selection of sandwiches and a salad, bringing it more in line with competitors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/snooze-eatery-extends-into-lunch-with-new-menu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/snooze-eatery-extends-into-lunch-with-new-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars, Dairy Queen and Chicago’s tip credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-dairy-queen-and-chicagos-tip-credit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-dairy-queen-and-chicagos-tip-credit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising gas prices remind why earned wage access is so important]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, a jump in fuel costs creates immediate household expenses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/rising-gas-prices-remind-why-earned-wage-access-is-so-important/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/rising-gas-prices-remind-why-earned-wage-access-is-so-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy Queen rolls out voice AI for the drive-thru]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quick-service treat chain will expand its partnership with Presto to more locations after early tests showed promise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dairy-queen-rolls-out-voice-ai-for-the-drive-thru/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dairy-queen-rolls-out-voice-ai-for-the-drive-thru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago to continue slow phase-out of tip credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city council attempted to freeze increases in the tipped wage where it is. But the mayor vetoed the move, and city lawmakers didn&rsquo;t have enough votes for an override]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicago-to-continue-slow-phase-out-of-tip-credit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chicago-to-continue-slow-phase-out-of-tip-credit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle brings back its hockey BOGO promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mexican chain is also releasing its first limited-edition hockey jersey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-brings-back-its-hockey-bogo-promotion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-brings-back-its-hockey-bogo-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell’s Triple Double Crunchwrap returns after 8 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food Mexican chain celebrated the 20th anniversary of its signature item last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-triple-double-crunchwrap-returns-after-8-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bells-triple-double-crunchwrap-returns-after-8-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 tips for starting new restaurant concepts from FB Society CEO Jack Gibbons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas-based hospitality group leader has cofounded several successful concepts, and he shared the recipe for what goes into a scalable restaurant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/5-tips-for-starting-new-restaurant-concepts-from-fb-society-ceo-jack-gibbons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/5-tips-for-starting-new-restaurant-concepts-from-fb-society-ceo-jack-gibbons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks AI, CAVA seafood, Hardee’s prime rib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-ai-cava-seafood-hardees-prime-rib/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/starbucks-ai-cava-seafood-hardees-prime-rib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Caesars has launched an app in ChatGPT to help with orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature helps users plan meals, receive personalized recommendations, and customize orders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-has-launched-an-app-in-chatgpt-to-help-with-orders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/little-caesars-has-launched-an-app-in-chatgpt-to-help-with-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami-based Motek is opening its second NYC location, with more on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[They&rsquo;ll also introduce the Mediterranean street food concept, Yalla Motek, later this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/miami-based-motek-is-opening-its-second-nyc-location-with-more-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/miami-based-motek-is-opening-its-second-nyc-location-with-more-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oberweis to open first scoop shop, inside a Giordano’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two Chicago-area brands are teaming up for a co-branded location in the suburb of Naperville]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/oberweis-to-open-first-scoop-shop-inside-a-giordanos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/oberweis-to-open-first-scoop-shop-inside-a-giordanos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell Nacho Fries, Chili’s chicken sandwich, Jack in the box franchisee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-nacho-fries-chilis-chicken-sandwich-jack-in-the-box-franchisee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-nacho-fries-chilis-chicken-sandwich-jack-in-the-box-franchisee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardee’s, looking to build sales, turns to prime rib]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is introducing a line of prime rib sandwiches across dayparts along with a new beverage platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hardees-looking-to-build-sales-turns-to-prime-rib/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/hardees-looking-to-build-sales-turns-to-prime-rib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAVA adds salmon to the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-casual Mediterranean chain&rsquo;s newest protein is also its first seafood offering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-adds-salmon-to-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/cava-adds-salmon-to-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Denver restaurants Olivia and Dear Emilia sustainability is a responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainability director Paula Thomas shares her approach to running greener businesses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/at-denver-restaurants-olivia-and-dear-emilia-sustainability-is-a-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/at-denver-restaurants-olivia-and-dear-emilia-sustainability-is-a-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mo’Bettahs exits the Kansas City market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawaiian plate lunch concept continues to enter new markets and generated 18% unit-count growth in 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mobettahs-exits-the-kansas-city-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mobettahs-exits-the-kansas-city-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI can now help you pick your Starbucks drink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coffee shop giant has a new app on ChatGPT that will help you select your drink based on the weather, your mood, or what you're wearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ai-can-now-help-you-pick-your-starbucks-drink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ai-can-now-help-you-pick-your-starbucks-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending this week: NRN’s 2026 Power List]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which stories readers couldn't get enough of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-nrns-2026-power-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/trending-this-week-nrns-2026-power-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topgolf taps Jay Spears as CIO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spears joins the golf-based eatertainment chain from CEC Entertainment, where he worked with new Topgolf CEO David McKillips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-taps-jay-spears-as-cio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/topgolf-taps-jay-spears-as-cio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI search is reshaping foodservice marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s what restaurant suppliers in particular should do about it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-ai-search-is-reshaping-foodservice-marketing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/how-ai-search-is-reshaping-foodservice-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gregg Horan builds steakhouse success in the suburbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu Talk: The Greggory offers a food and drink menu, service style and ambiance that draws a crowd in South Barrington, Illinois]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gregg-horan-builds-steakhouse-success-in-the-suburbs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gregg-horan-builds-steakhouse-success-in-the-suburbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s when hospitality becomes unreasonable, according to one food expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Reiner discusses his book &ldquo;The New Rules of Dining Out&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-when-hospitality-becomes-unreasonable-according-to-one-food-expert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/heres-when-hospitality-becomes-unreasonable-according-to-one-food-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili’s launches new chicken sandwiches with another jab at McDonald’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The casual-dining chain unveiled the new Big Crispy lineup made with upgraded ingredients, including a chicken filet that it says is &ldquo;WAY bigger&rdquo; than McDonald&rsquo;s version.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-launches-new-chicken-sandwiches-with-another-jab-at-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-launches-new-chicken-sandwiches-with-another-jab-at-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell teams up with Zab’s for new Nacho Fries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collaboration marks the chain&rsquo;s first datil pepper hot sauce partnership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-teams-up-with-zabs-for-new-nacho-fries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-teams-up-with-zabs-for-new-nacho-fries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church’s Texas Chicken signs major deal for China entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first location will open in Shanghai this summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-signs-major-deal-for-china-entry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/churchs-texas-chicken-signs-major-deal-for-china-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toast launches an all-in-one drive-thru system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new system from the big POS supplier includes hardware, software and AI voice bots and is aimed at modernizing fast-food drive-thrus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/toast-launches-an-all-in-one-drive-thru-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/toast-launches-an-all-in-one-drive-thru-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s, Denny’s and Jersey Mike’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-dennys-and-jersey-mikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-dennys-and-jersey-mikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;DoorDash Grandma&rsquo; delivers McDonald's to the White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event was staged to celebrate the anniversary of No Tax on Tips, but some say the stunt showcases a problem with the economy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lsquodoordash-grandmarsquo-delivers-mcdonalds-to-the-white-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/lsquodoordash-grandmarsquo-delivers-mcdonalds-to-the-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;DoorDash Grandma&amp;quot; delivers McDonald's to the White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event was staged to celebrate the anniversary of No Tax on Tips. But some say the stunt instead showcases a problem with the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ampquotdoordash-grandmaampquot-delivers-mcdonalds-to-the-white-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/ampquotdoordash-grandmaampquot-delivers-mcdonalds-to-the-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack in the Box adds Eduardo Luz to its board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Goebel, the company&rsquo;s former chairman, is also stepping down from the board of directors, as is former Hilton Hotels executive Madeleine Kleiner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-adds-eduardo-luz-to-its-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/jack-in-the-box-adds-eduardo-luz-to-its-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gong cha partners with Batta brothers to expand bubble tea presence in Southern California with three new locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Gong cha taps seasoned franchise operators Gagan and Aman Batta to launch three bubble tea stores in Fontana, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gong-cha-partners-with-batta-brothers-to-expand-bubble-tea-presence-in-southern-california-with-three-new-locations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/gong-cha-partners-with-batta-brothers-to-expand-bubble-tea-presence-in-southern-california-with-three-new-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Lindley joins Chicken Salad Chick as chief development officer to drive franchise growth and national expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Brian Lindley brings expertise in franchising, real estate, and growth strategies to Chicken Salad Chick's leadership team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/brian-lindley-joins-chicken-salad-chick-as-chief-development-officer-to-drive-franchise-growth-and-national-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/brian-lindley-joins-chicken-salad-chick-as-chief-development-officer-to-drive-franchise-growth-and-national-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A’s crazy sales, Chili’s big milestone, and Taco Bell’s new flavor enhancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, developments from several regional restaurant chains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-as-crazy-sales-chilis-big-milestone-and-taco-bells-new-flavor-enhancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chick-fil-as-crazy-sales-chilis-big-milestone-and-taco-bells-new-flavor-enhancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny’s names Chris Bode CEO, unveils new turnaround plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The diner chain&rsquo;s longtime COO will spearhead Project Grand Slam as the chain looks to turn over a new leaf under private ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-names-chris-bode-ceo-unveils-new-turnaround-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/dennys-names-chris-bode-ceo-unveils-new-turnaround-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle has updated its rewards program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new design includes a more gamified experience aimed at driving more frequency among younger consumers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-has-updated-its-rewards-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chipotle-has-updated-its-rewards-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Murphy’s challenges continued in Q1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parent company MTY Group acquired about 50 underperforming locations from franchisees last year and their turnaround is &lsquo;more complicated than anticipated&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-murphys-challenges-continued-in-q1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/papa-murphys-challenges-continued-in-q1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auntie Anne's parent GoTo Foods names first-ever chief digital officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multi-brand parent of Auntie Anne's, Carvel and more is adding to its executive team with Biplav Misra as chief digital officer. In addition, Tatiana Lambert is the platform company's new chief development officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/auntie-annes-parent-goto-foods-names-first-ever-chief-digital-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/auntie-annes-parent-goto-foods-names-first-ever-chief-digital-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's is coming out with Refreshers and crafted sodas next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant, which is making a big push into beverages this year, will also release energy drinks later in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-is-coming-out-with-refreshers-and-crafted-sodas-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mcdonalds-is-coming-out-with-refreshers-and-crafted-sodas-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick-service consumers, Crumbl, Saucy by KFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/quick-service-consumers-crumbl-saucy-by-kfc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/quick-service-consumers-crumbl-saucy-by-kfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes launches anime-inspired menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand has teamed up with One Piece, one of the most successful anime franchises in the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-launches-anime-inspired-menu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/popeyes-launches-anime-inspired-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New on the Menu: Guava short ribs and bacon-Gorgonzola pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus highly marbled rack of lamb, a gin-pistachio cocktail, and soft-shell crab with caramelized pico de gallo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-guava-short-ribs-and-bacon-gorgonzola-pizza/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/new-on-the-menu-guava-short-ribs-and-bacon-gorgonzola-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu prices continue to outpace surging inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant prices have grown 3.8% since March 2025, while the U.S. inflation rate spiked to 3.3% annually from higher gas prices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-prices-continue-to-outpace-surging-inflation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-prices-continue-to-outpace-surging-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Value menus are the top driver of frequency for QSR diners]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to new data from YouGov, 66% of weekly visitors seek discounts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/value-menus-are-the-top-driver-of-frequency-for-qsr-diners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/value-menus-are-the-top-driver-of-frequency-for-qsr-diners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC’s Saucy is expanding to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept has also launched the Pepsi Drips beverage lineup with exclusive flavors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-saucy-is-expanding-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/kfcs-saucy-is-expanding-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hot new restaurant tech trend: AI agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAR and Square this week unveiled AI tools that can do things on operators&rsquo; behalf, like run marketing campaigns and draft employee schedules. They're part of a new wave of AI aimed at supercharging productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-hot-new-restaurant-tech-trend-ai-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-hot-new-restaurant-tech-trend-ai-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Panera, and Domino’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus innovation at Applebee&rsquo;s, Black Sheep Coffee, Burgerville, Del Taco, Krispy Kreme, Naya, Smashburger, Starbucks, Texas de Brazil, Ziggi&rsquo;s Coffee, and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-starbucks-panera-and-dominos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/menu-tracker-new-items-from-starbucks-panera-and-dominos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power List, Chili’s and 7-Eleven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the headlines in today&rsquo;s Restaurant Daily podcast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-power-list-chilis-and-7-eleven/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/the-power-list-chilis-and-7-eleven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chili's is now the second-largest U.S. casual-dining chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resurgent bar and grill brand passed Olive Garden to take the No. 2 spot behind Texas Roadhouse, according to new Technomic data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-is-now-the-second-largest-us-casual-dining-chain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/chilis-is-now-the-second-largest-us-casual-dining-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Bell heats up its Crispy Chicken Nuggets with a layer of Diablo Dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican fast-food chain transformed its popular Diablo Sauce into a coating that&rsquo;s layered on the nuggets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-heats-up-its-crispy-chicken-nuggets-with-a-layer-of-diablo-dust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/taco-bell-heats-up-its-crispy-chicken-nuggets-with-a-layer-of-diablo-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mo’ Bettahs expands to Phoenix, Indianapolis, Minneapolis as Hawaiian barbecue brand grows nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaiian barbecue chain Mo&rsquo; Bettahs enters Phoenix, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis, continuing its disciplined national growth strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mo-bettahs-expands-to-phoenix-indianapolis-minneapolis-as-hawaiian-barbecue-brand-grows-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/mo-bettahs-expands-to-phoenix-indianapolis-minneapolis-as-hawaiian-barbecue-brand-grows-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America’s favorite fast-casual restaurant chains revealed: 5 factors driving customer loyalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRN&rsquo;s Sam Oches and Technomic&rsquo;s Robert Byrne break down the top fast-casual chains according to consumers &mdash; and why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/americas-favorite-fast-casual-restaurant-chains-revealed-5-factors-driving-customer-loyalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/americas-favorite-fast-casual-restaurant-chains-revealed-5-factors-driving-customer-loyalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Burke to take over management of The Station in Bernardsville, N.J.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant&rsquo;s d&eacute;cor is being updated and the menu streamlined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/david-burke-to-take-over-management-of-the-station-in-bernardsville-nj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/restaurant/david-burke-to-take-over-management-of-the-station-in-bernardsville-nj/</guid></item></channel></rss>