Danni Santana

Sam Fox has always been a big deal out west. Now, he’s ready to replicate that success in new markets across the country.

Chili's isn't all too concerned with converting value-focused customers into higher spenders at this point. The company is choosing to ride out the foot traffic momentum, at a time when many restaurants are struggling with the metric.

There are a couple of ways Starbucks Delivers could go wrong. First is Starbucks' efforts are tied to two completely different companies. The possibility also remains that by growing its store footprint too quickly in the U.S. and China, the chain could be shooting itself in the foot.

The coffee chain beat analysts' estimates across the board on Thursday. Perhaps it is not growing as fast as we originally predicted.

Instead of narrowly segmenting service into dayparts, restaurants are thinking more fluidly, to all-day menus and creative late-night service.

It's clear the pizza chain has placed greater emphasis on net sales and order count than on comparable store sales.

Corporate initiatives and decision-making grab headlines, but a chain is only as strong as its operators. And they are angry.

The Mexican fast casual chain is instead focused on marketing, specifically advertising more during sports games.

Despite not reclaiming the top spot in December, quick-service restaurants continue to dominate television advertising spending, as the value menu wars rage on.

Consider this a cheat sheet for all things happening at Dine Brands.