Danny Klein

One of the first times Chipotle spoke openly about the so-labeled “Chipotlane” was in November 2019, when former CEO Brian Niccol addressed CNBC’s Evolve Summit in Los Angeles. He claimed it was taking the brand “all of 12 seconds” to get food to customers through the format. Beyond that being an eye-widening stat in of […]

McDonald’s has built a reputation for delivering a consistently satisfying dining experience, and this consistency is a testament to their incredibly efficient supply chain and strict processes, which ensure that customers always know what to expect. From meticulously timed cooking procedures to precise inventory tracking, McDonald’s has set the gold standard in operational reliability, becoming […]

Lou Malnati's announced the launch of an all-new and enhanced loyalty program, offering customers more reward choices, faster redemption, insider info, personalized offers and exclusive extras — including a free pizza on their birthday.

Piada Italian Street Food, as the company strengthens its focus on people strategy and business intelligence, announced two key promotions in its leadership team.

OAKBERRY, the global quick-service superfood brand with 100% natural and always fresh açaí, announced its sponsorship of the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, which will make its debut in the fifth season of SailGP.

Roy Rogers Restaurants announced the official lease signing for its newest location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Planned to open in the Spring of 2025, this new location signals the chain's exciting return to the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia markets since the 1980s.

Recent numbers suggest restaurant hiring trends have normalized a bit at this turn in the post-2020 journey. The restaurant and bar field, in October, added 3,700 jobs at an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While a massive downturn from September, when 39,000 jobs were added (a figure that was significantly scaled back from preliminary reports of 70,000), it does reflect seasonality trends more aligned with schedules than past years, when consumers weren't following traditional patterns. Essentially, restaurants are settling, staffing, and getting set for a holiday rush, with potentially more hires ahead.

Build-A-Bear Workshop has teamed up with KFC, the original fried chicken brand, for a finger lickin’ good collaBEARation—available starting today. This tasty mashup of comfort plush and comfort food is playfully inspired by KFC’s classic red-and-white striped bucket. Launching just in time to celebrate togetherness during the holiday season, this unique collection combines Build-A-Bear’s signature […]

Shannon Hennessy, CEO of Habit Burger & Grill, will soon take the stage at the 2025 Women in Restaurant Leadership Together Summit as its keynote speaker (February 19–20 in Nashville), hosted by QSR and FSR. And she’ll have a diverse and eventful journey to share. Hennessy left her nearly two-decade career as a consultant at […]

Big Chicken, the popular fast-casual concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and creator of one of the most iconic fast-food milkshakes, announced the grand opening of its newest location in Minden on Monday, November 24 at 913 Santa Anita Avenue.