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Restaurant chains crossing 1,000 locations on the rise

There were 30 such concepts in 2005, while there are now 46

IHOP, Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster Cash In on Catering

Restaurants like IHOP, Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster have found a new revenue source as return-to-office hits full force.

Catering is a growth engine for some Top 500 chains

From quick-service to casual dining, brands are seeing a robust catering program as a steady revenue stream

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and KFC

Plus innovation at BJ's, Chili's, Dunkin', Shake Shack, Taco Cabana, and more

In a tough burger business, some chains are taking share

Sales among limited-service burger chains remain weak as consumers cut back on dining and shift to chicken or other items. But Culver's and Shake Shack are gaining ground

In family dining, closing early is good business

Chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, according to Technomic Top 500 data

Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Taco Bell, and Panera

Plus innovation at Buffalo Wild Wings, Church’s Texas Chicken, Friendly's, La Madeleine, Margaritas, Red Robin, Sonic Drive-In, and more

Chick-fil-A’s crazy sales, Chili’s big milestone, and Taco Bell’s new flavor enhancer

Plus, developments from several regional restaurant chains

A Million a Minute: Adaptability and Innovation Define Brand Winners

Despite economic uncertainty, a million dollars per minute was spent at restaurants in 2025 with 99.7 percent of U.S. adults visiting a top 50 chain, according to Circana’s 2026 De...

Chain restaurants aren’t losing customers because of the food, they’re losing them because they all feel the same.

For younger diners, predictability no longer feels comforting, it feels forgettable. Identical menus, copy-paste interiors, and generic vibes can’t compete with places that feel un...

These restaurant chains are positioned for a World Cup boost

Cheesecake Factory: Too Premium For Value, Too Casual For Premium

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut

Plus innovation at Jack in the Box, Jersey Mike's, Panda Express, Olive Garden, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Whataburger, and more

Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, White Castle, and Jack in the Box

Plus innovation at Bonchon, Cousins Subs, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Papa Johns, Shake Shack, and more

Menu Tracker: New items from CAVA, Chili’s, and Taco Bell

Plus innovation at Bubbakoo's, Denny's, Garbanzo, Gong cha, Habit Burger, Hardee's, Milk Bar, Pollo Campero, and more

8 Defunct Chain Restaurants That Used to Be Everywhere

From once-ubiquitous casual dining spots to fast-food favorites, these defunct chain restaurants were everywhere—until they weren’t. Here’s what happened to them.

American Express Expands Acceptance across Canadian Restaurants

TORONTO — American Express (Amex) has expanded acceptance at three Canadian restaurant chains: Chuck’s Roadhouse, Smoke’s Poutinerie and Mandy’s Salads. Dining is one of the top pa...

Tijuana Flats’ corporate restaurants are for sale in refranchising move

Parent Latitude Food Group is looking to turn those units over to franchisees, but only those that also want to grow the brand. The goal is to keep about 20% of the 95-unit chain c...

Tijuana Flats’ corporate restaurants are for sale in refranchising move

Parent Latitude Food Group is looking to turn those units over to franchisees, but only those that also want to grow the brand. The goal is to keep about 20% of the 95-unit chain c...

Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Chipotle, and IHOP

Plus innovation at Arby’s, Bojangles, Jollibee, Luckin Coffee, Moe's Southwest Grill, Snooze Eatery, Zaxby's, and more

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants

Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, beverages and snacks and chicken thrived

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Carl’s Jr.

Plus innovation at Carvel, Cousins Subs, Kura Sushi, Smoothie King, Ziggi's Coffee, and more

Starbucks offers baristas bonuses, McDonald’s raises the value bar, and Shake Shack goes full tech

Plus, Papa Johns sandwiches, 7 Brew on campus, and big chains get bigger

Restaurant Menu News from Chili’s, Red Robin, Golden Chick, and More!

Chili's, Red Robin, and Golden Chick are leading the charge in this week's restaurant menu news with massive chicken sandwiches, towering sliders, and a Black Cherry Limeade. The p...