Costs of the commodity have reached all-time highs this year. They’re about 15% higher than 2024 and some cuts are continuing ...

Black Rock Coffee Bar demonstrated that there is some demand from Wall Street investors for restaurant chains. But the bar for such ...

Restaurant finance experts remain cautiously optimistic that lenders will continue to pump money into the industry in 2026 ...

In 2025, restaurant groups face more financial complexity than ever before. Growth through franchising, acquisitions, and private equity investment has added layers of operational and reporting ...

Running a hospitality business is no small feat. Between managing staff, creating memorable guest experiences, and navigating supply chain costs, financial management often becomes an afterthought.

This week’s edition of the restaurant finance newsletter looks at the outperformance of restaurant chains outside the ...

For more than 30 years, John Weiss has provided research on publicly owned restaurant companies to major investors. During the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, he shared what he considered ...

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready for '24 to be behind us, and I think '25 is going to be a great year," Kate Jaspon, CFO of Dunkin' parent Inspire Brands, said at the Restaurant Finance and ...

Tax season isn’t the most exciting time of year for restaurant operators, but staying prepared doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, adding a few easy habits to the daily routine can make things a lot ...

(1) Restaurant contribution margin and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of operating income (loss) to restaurant contribution margin and net loss to adjusted EBITDA are included ...

Running a restaurant requires a delicate balance of creativity, management, and financial responsibility. When partners share ownership of a restaurant, each has a fiduciary duty to act in the ...

Noodles & Company reports Q1 2025 revenue increase to $123.8 million; net loss widens to $9.1 million. Noodles & Company announced its first-quarter financial results for 2025, reporting a 2.0% rise ...