Emerging, a growth capital firm investing in restaurant innovation, technology, and experiential entertainment, has named G.J. Hart, the former Red Robin executive, as managing partner, the ...

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Earlier this week, we examined limited-service burger chains with the highest (and lowest) average unit volumes, an important metric that partially illustrates the health of the brand, including ...

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Yum Brands is getting a new CEO.The owner of KFC and Taco Bell said that CFO Chris Turner will take on the role in October. He will succeed David Gibbs, who has been chief executive officer for ...

Starbucks is expanding its in-store management in North America with the addition of at least one full-time assistant manager at each restaurant, chief partner officer Sara Kelly told an audience ...

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Kura Sushi went public in 2019 and has continued to generate momentum since, turning in a year-over-year sales increase of 26.9% in 2024 to reach nearly $238 million. Its footprint grew by 28% in ...

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade shares how the restaurant chain can maintain the title of ‘America’s Favorite Diner.’” ...

Steak ‘n Shake plans to sell jars of beef tallow for its customers to use when cooking at home. The jars will be available at Steak 'n Shake restaurants starting June 23, according to the chain ...

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her ...