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Restaurants turn to artificial intelligence solutions
Restaurants turn to artificial intelligence solutions to improve decision making with limited time and data.
Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff
Portillo’s cuts 18% of corporate staff to streamline operations and refocus on growth amid sales decline. Learn how this strategy impacts business.
Sweetgreen Says Turnaround Working Despite Soft Sales
Sweetgreen turnaround efforts appear effective as the salad chain reports improving sales trends despite a continued decline in same-store quarterly revenue.
Wendy’s CEO moves with urgency to revamp brand
Wendy's turnaround plan aims to halt sales decline and revitalize traffic with aggressive leadership moves, promising a fresh growth trajectory for the…
Salad Go Files Chapter 11 Shuts 70 Stores
Salad Go bankruptcy forces the fast‑casual chain to shut 70 restaurants, ending a decade‑long presence and highlighting financial strain on the business.
Bain Capital acquires Gong Cha bubble tea chain
Bain Capital's bubble tea acquisition of Gong Cha adds 2,200 stores worldwide, including 240 U.S. locations, expanding the global brand before year‑end.
McDonalds CEO cites execution issues
McDonald's CEO cites execution issues as reason for US traffic slowdown, despite 0.8% same-store sales growth.
BJ’s Traffic Grows Strongest in Four Years
BJ's Restaurants posted its strongest traffic gains in four years, with same-store sales rising by 6.5% and traffic increasing by 8.3% in…
Domino’s offers cash for app testers
Domino’s offers $5 off for app testers to improve its redesigned digital platform—claim your discount on qualifying orders by August 30.
Restaurants rely on staff gimmicks to attract customers
Restaurants use staff gimmicks to attract customers and boost brand consistency with memorable experiences like scripted phrases.