Menu innovation, new marketing strategies led to improved trends during company's third quarter.

Sales for top burger chains slipped in 2013 on weak performance in fast-food and market saturation in metropolitan areas.

Yum! Brands announced the opening of its first location in Erbil.

Two were named to senior VP posts.

The chain invests in grill technology and a new recipe.

Visits to fine dining restaurants gained 5 percent.

Company seeking additional investments after acquiring minority ownership in PizzaRev, a fast-casual pizza chain.

More restaurants are enhancing, expanding and entering the morning day part.

As product offerings improve at dollar stores, so has the perception of the discount chains, says Mintel.

Elevation Burger to serve chicken breast tenderloins.