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Sweetgreen, the fast-casual salad chain known for its fresh ingredients and healthy options, is navigating a turbulent period in 2025 and 2026, marked by significant same-store sales declines and a…
BJ’s Restaurants has reported its sixth consecutive quarter of positive growth in both same-store sales and traffic, a testament to its strategic focus on operational improvements, enhanced brand relevancy, and…
IHOP concluded 2025 with a notable resurgence, marked by positive same-store sales growth of 0.3% and two consecutive quarters of improved customer traffic. This upward trajectory, according to parent company…
El Pollo Loco, a prominent player in the quick-service restaurant industry, has strategically responded to a significant and evolving consumer trend by introducing its new "Protein Packed Menu." This comprehensive…
Bret Thorn, a distinguished Senior Food & Beverage Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, has established himself as a pivotal figure in chronicling and interpreting the dynamic currents…
The familiar refrain of a chef’s long commute, a daily pilgrimage from the suburban tranquility of Long Island to the bustling metropolis of New York City, is a narrative that…
The familiar refrain of "How’s business?" is rapidly becoming obsolete in the independent restaurant sector. Operators are now grappling with a more urgent and complex set of questions: "Where is…
Scooter’s Coffee, a rapidly expanding specialty coffee drive-thru chain, has officially surpassed the significant benchmark of 900 locations nationwide. This achievement marks a pivotal moment for the brand, underscoring its…
The question of whether the era of the large pizza chain is waning has been a persistent one in recent years, fueled by ongoing challenges within the sector post-pandemic. Data…
Joanna Fantozzi stands as a prominent and influential Senior Editor within the esteemed ranks of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, publications that serve as vital arteries for information and…