Applebee’s wings, Gong cha expansion, California Pizza Kitchen CPG

Some Kona Grills will soon be converted to other brands. El Pollo Loco is ready to grow again. And Sweetgreen wants to be a lifestyle brand again.

Papa Johns is staying mum on takeover rumors. The big bite taken by Burger King’s president has juiced traffic. And the co-founder of Noma stepped down. 

Papa Johns is apparently weighing yet another offer. McDonald’s is introducing a new value offer.  And rising gas prices are likely to impact restaurant spending. 

Taco Bell is finally unveiling its menu lineup for 2026. Jimmy John's has a new brand president. And the Noma popup in Los Angeles could be in trouble.

Applebee’s is focusing on its off-premises business with its latest promotion. A Taiwanese-style boba tea chain is gunning for 1,000 U.S. locations. And California Pizza Kitchen is expanding its retail business for the first time ever.

February’s jobs report paints a gloomy picture for the restaurant industry. Texas Roadhouse added a high-profile new board member. And full-service restaurants could be in trouble, according to a new report.

Cracker Barrel’s recovery is inching forward. Del Taco’s new owners want the old Del Taco back. And Chick-fil-A is launching its spring menu next week.

The fast-food burger wars are getting a whole new life on social media. Starbucks is planning a new corporate office. And a large Freddy’s franchisee is getting even bigger.

Jack in the Box staves off a board proxy fight. Olo has debuted its first consumer-facing app, and Slutty Vegan’s founder has declared bankruptcy.

Fat Brands is starting to close restaurants after declaring bankruptcy. Is Restaurant Brands International undervalued? And Domino’s appears to be winning the pizza wars.