Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to block Wendy's corporate from terminating its franchise agreements.
Fast-food chains are chasing the specialty drink boom. Inside Sonic's strategy
Sonic says its long-standing drink customization platform gives the chain an advantage as fast-food rivals invest in specialty beverages and personalized drinks.
The fast-food chain where managers average more than $200K a year
Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick said the burger chain remains focused on competitive wages, benefits and career development opportunities.
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Burger deals at McDonald's, Wendy's and others
Burger lovers can score free and discounted cheeseburgers at major chains, including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Five Guys, Carl's Jr. and Shake Shack.
55-year-old restaurant chain abruptly shutters locations nationwide
Casual dining chain O’Charley’s has reportedly permanently closed all remaining corporate-owned locations nationwide following a steep decline in sales and traffic.
Checkers & Rally’s CEO says Americans’ demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying'
Checkers & Rally’s CEO Chris Tebben says consumers continue to prioritize affordable fast-food meals as inflation and higher everyday expenses shape dining decisions
Steak 'n Shake launches seed oil-free bun, embracing 'MAHA' movement
Steak 'n Shake Chief Maha Officer Michael Boes announces the launch of an industry-first seed oil-free bun and beef tallow retail fries. Boes discusses aligning with the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement on Varney & Co.
Steak 'n Shake embraces 'MAHA' movement with return to traditional cooking
Steak 'n Shake Chief MAHA Officer Michael Boes joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss how the restaurant chain is embracing the MAHA movement by transitioning to grass-fed beef, cooking with beef tallow, and removing microwaves.
Burger King revamps menu item after customers sought 'total overhaul'
Burger King will debut revamped chicken nuggets and refreshed dipping sauces Sept. 1 after thousands of customers criticized the existing product.
Burger King overhauls chicken nuggets after customer feedback
Burger King U.S. and Canada Head Chef Amy Alarcon discusses the overhauling of their chicken nuggets and sauces after customer feedback on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Burger King details 'new direction' in nuggets, sauce after customer feedback
Burger King U.S. and Canada President Tom Curtis and Head Chef Amy Alarcon discuss the fast-food giant's turnaround strategy highlighting an 8.5% sales jump, restaurant upgrades and a new chicken nugget launch on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Panda Express guest stunned as employee stands on fryer while cleaning
A video has surfaced purportedly showing a Panda Express employee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stepping around food while using spray to clean a frying station.
Panda Express worker steps around food while cleaning fry station
Video taken in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, purportedly shows a Panda Express worker stepping around food while cleaning a frying station area, as meals were being prepared. (Credit: Paul Elisha Finger via Storyful)
Jersey Mike’s alums look to ‘run it back’ with fast-casual chain Dog Haus targeting 300 locations
Former Jersey Mike’s leaders are joining forces at Dog Haus as the fast-casual chain looks to grow from about 60 to 300 locations nationwide.
Dog Haus leaders reveal why they’re betting big on restaurant chain’s growth
CEO Michael Montagano and CMO James Field explain why they’re betting on Dog Haus and outline the California-based restaurant chain’s ambitious expansion strategy.
Pizza Hut makes surprising change to iconic name ahead of NFL season
Pizza Hut is putting a football-inspired twist on its iconic brand as Yum! Brands moves ahead with the restaurant chain's multibillion-dollar sale.
Swig’s ‘dirty soda’ boom grows beyond Utah as investor touts ‘Starbucksification’ of soft drinks
The Utah-born beverage chain is finding some of its strongest growth outside its home state, where stores are outperforming Utah locations by 40% to 50%.
Savory Fund co-founder on Swig’s rapid growth beyond Utah
Savory Fund co-founder Andrew K. Smith breaks down Swig’s rapid expansion and why the restaurant-focused private equity firm invested in the dirty soda chain.
California Pizza Kitchen co-founder opens up about famous chain's wild rise, bankruptcy and comeback
Rick Rosenfield reveals how Golden Gate Capital damaged CPK's culture before the pizza chain's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing from its Beverly Hills origins.
Cult-favorite pizza chain uses surprising method to recreate NYC flavor nationwide
The New York City-born pizza brand is expanding nationwide by focusing on quality, consistency and recreating its signature New York flavor.



















