Valerie Gritton

The restaurant of the future will recognize that technology and hospitality are not competing priorities, and that innovation isn’t the destination — the guest is. August 19, 2026 by Valerie Gritton Editors note: This is the fourth article in our 4-part s... See more

Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can quickly become a major financial problem if the business doesn't have the right coverage. August 18... See more

August 7, 2026 by Valerie Gritton Wendy's reported its Q2 earnings, showing a U.S. comparable same-store sales decline of 7% while international comps decreased 2.3%. Overall, global same-store sales fell 6.3% for the quarter, according to a company news ... See more

August 6, 2026 by Valerie Gritton Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, driven largely by Burger King's continued momentum, the compa... See more

August 6, 2026 by Valerie Gritton Papa Johns' turnaround efforts continued to face headwinds in the second quarter, as softer consumer demand and an intensely promotional quick-service environment pressured North American sales, the company announced in i... See more