One day there may be another innovative product that hits the cultural zeitgeist, but even then experts say the fall favorite is here to stay.

The Tex-Mex chain brings strong unit volumes — about $4.5 million — to Darden, but its same-store sales fell last quarter, like many casual dining brands.

Consumers are focusing on experiences rather than material goods, and restaurants are in the sweet spot to take advantage of this “experiential economy.” ...

Traffic rose in the days following the promotion launch, but customers still view pricing negatively at McDonald’s.

The retailer also aims to generate $520 million through sale-leasebacks of an undisclosed number of stores as its parent company slashes its profit forecast and spins off non-core segments.

Zaxbys will open its first Maryland restaurant next year in Cambridge, a city on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, with two more to follow in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin, the brand said ...

The fast casual chain’s transformation will touch two-thirds of the menu and will fill in flavor gaps with items like Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi.

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Fat Brands, which acquired Fazoli's in 2021, is focused on bringing the Italian QSR back to markets it once left.

The company said its new features can help restaurants drive traffic and frequency, and that apps are more effective than websites.

McDonald’s home market will start serving Krispy Kreme doughnuts next week as part of a drive to add the treats to 1,000 stores this year.

The deal is a significant expansion of Pepper Lunch’s presence in the U.S. and covers parts of Southern California and Nevada.