Aneurin Canham-Clyne

Full-service and casual chains were clustered at the upper end of ACSI's score range, with Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse tied for the top spot.

With 300,000 fewer young workers in the labor force than in 2025, restaurants in seasonal markets could have a tough time finding workers, the National Restaurant Association said.

While price sensitivity and beef costs may be hurting other chains, the steakhouse chain and Olive Garden continued to see sales growth across income cohorts.

Transactions in host cities jumped by as much as 28% during the group stage of the soccer tournament, per Square data.

The private equity-backed sandwich chain filed a prospectus with the SEC Thursday, highlighting its strong unit volumes and rapid growth.

In three agreements spanning seven states, franchisees committed to build 113 new units for the fast casual burrito brand.

The Great Lakes State has reported over 2,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness, but it's not clear if the outbreak is tied to Taco Bell.

The chicken tender brand’s New York City opening signals its ongoing national expansion, and comes as it emphasizes unit growth in new markets.

AI tools that have a holistic view of restaurant operations can make operators more efficient, improve margins and even drive same-store sales growth, Par's head of AI said.

The latest perks could help the chain attract and retain workers needed to sustain its turnaround drive.