Potbelly is the latest restaurant chain to feel some heat from activist investors. Chick-fil-A is deepening its footprint in the family entertainment space. And McDonald’s has been thrust into the political limelight.

A pension fund is suing Burger King’s parent over its deal with Carrols Restaurant Group. Starbucks' new CEO is poaching his former colleagues. And independent restaurants are struggling to make rent.

Chick-fil-A plans to plant its flag in Asia next year. A Domino’s executive got a big promotion. And restaurant sales accelerated in September.

Burger King’s parent company is being sued. Help for hurricane-hit restaurants might be delayed. And Subway has a new bread.

Togo’s Sandwiches has promoted CFO Matt Dowling to the CEO role, only he also gets to keep the CFO job. Chipotle is investing in a potential Cava competitor. And Velvet Taco has some big growth plans overseas.

Starbucks is 86-ing discounts. KFC is challenging its rivals, with the introduction of chicken tenders. And restaurants in the southeast are grappling with the after effects of two hurricanes.

TGI Fridays continues to struggle. Hurricane Helene was particularly devastating to restaurants. And Chili’s dress code should be fairly easy to follow.

Cautious consumers remain a problem for Domino’s Pizza. The Chicken Big Mac is here. And here are teens’ favorite restaurant brands.

How to get money from investors. The future of convenience store food. And Noodles & Company is upgrading its menu.

Restaurants with clear value are winning. The CREATE conference kicks off in Nashville. And Perkins has a new fast-casual model.

TGI Fridays’ UK franchisee closed 36 restaurants and sold the rest. McDonald’s is accusing beef suppliers of collusion. And another Chapter 11 bankruptcy has hit the restaurant industry.

Restaurants and bars were apparently very busy hiring new employees last month. Consumers don’t think Starbucks is as affordable as its competitors. And Moe’s Southwest Grill is shaking up its menu.

The Chicken Big Mac is coming to the U.S. Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is in trouble with the NLRB. And some Subway locations had to close due to lack of product.

Panera is carrying out its second round of corporate layoffs in less than a year. Consumers say casual-dining chains offer a better value than fast food. And Chipotle is planting its flag in a new country.

Time to brace for another disruption to the supply chain. Subway is expanding internationally again. And Chuy’s is working to quiet shareholder complaints about its planned acquisition.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene extends to hundreds of restaurants across six southeastern states. Grocery stores are ramping up their competition with restaurants. And Arby’s has named a restaurant chain veteran its new president.

Chick-fil-A has an uphill battle ahead internationally. Where do U.S. presidential candidates stand on key issues for operators? And Taco Bell wants to help consumers with their budgets.

Starbucks appears to be phasing out its once-beloved baked goods brand. IHOP’s president is retiring. And Raising Cane’s is revealing some ambitious growth goals.

Starbucks’ new CEO addresses the workers’ union. A Pizza Hut franchisee is selling all of its stores. And Jose Andres is opening a luxury hotel.

A court dismissed Boston Market’s appeal of the U.S. Foods lawsuit against the struggling chain. An activist investor is backing off some of his demands against Cracker Barrel.

MOD Pizza is making plans for a comeback. Denny’s is bringing a former exec. back to the job. And Informa’s FSTEC conference just wrapped up with a ton of interesting tech insights.

One restaurant tech supplier is undertaking a second round of layoffs. Gas prices are coming down. What does that mean for restaurants? And Taco John’s is jumping into catering

Olive Garden is getting into the delivery game. Cracker Barrel says its transformation is underway. And Taco Bell is bringing back a big menu favorite.

TGI Fridays’ problems in the U.K. appear to be getting worse. Consumers are bullish on third-party delivery. And the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates.

Red Lobster has exited bankruptcy. Starbucks is shaking up its leadership structure. And BurgerFi has secured emergency funding.