Portillo’s plans a 5,500-sq-ft inline flagship on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, reflecting a strategic reset toward smaller, omnichannel formats.

Same-store sales up 8%, margins above 28%, and at least 185 new shops in 2026 as Dutch Bros targets 2,029 units by 2029 amid cold-drink competition.

Chipotle is expanding its international presence through strategic partnerships, new market entries, and technology investments while maintaining steady restaurant growth and managing inflation pressures.

Chick-fil-A and CloudKitchens debut a delivery-only ghost kitchen in Miami’s Wynwood, featuring all-day Chick-N-Minis and late-night hours.

Restaurants and bars added 48,000 jobs in May as diners chase value; BLS data shows a sector pivot amid tight labor and easing wage growth.

Toca Social opens in Dallas, tying its tech-forward soccer venue to World Cup buzz while mapping dual-track growth and franchising across the Americas.

CAVA posts 32% Q1 revenue growth, 9.7% comps, 25.1% margins, and 459 units as its Mediterranean strategy drives traffic and a stronger 2026 outlook.

The Cheesecake Factory is making Father's Day gifting easier with a bonus gift card offer spend $100 on gift cards online between June 4 and June 21 and receive a complimentary $20 Bonus Card to use through July 19.

Twin Peaks is bringing its sports lodge experience to Kissimmee, Florida, with its 116th location nationwide opening June 29 complete with 50+ TVs, 32 beers on tap, a scratch-made menu, and more than 140 new local jobs.

Dan Lynn, who oversaw commercial strategy and operations across Inspire Brands' company-owned restaurant portfolio, is leaving the Dunkin' and Buffalo Wild Wings parent company to take a CEO position a notable departure as Inspire moves closer to what could be the largest IPO in restaurant industry history.