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12/23/2025

From our teams to yours, wishing happy holidays, calm closings and meals worth savoring.

-Restaurant Business & Foodservice Director

Burger King has improved operations and marketing, now it’s time for the food   Read more ⬇️
12/23/2025

Burger King has improved operations and marketing, now it’s time for the food Read more ⬇️

Coming off a strong December, thanks to the Spongebob Movie Menu, the fast-food chain is working to elevate its menu before it invites

A deep look at Fat Brands' financial problems   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

A deep look at Fat Brands' financial problems Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: Lawsuits, regulatory filings and our own reports paint a picture of a deepening financial problem at the owner of

A loaded 'tendy' burrito brings the late-night crowd to Saucy by KFC   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

A loaded 'tendy' burrito brings the late-night crowd to Saucy by KFC Read more ⬇️

Behind the Menu: Yum Brands' chicken tender concept has added several new formats and flavors to expand eating occasions and push

The new year will bring minimum wage increases in 19 states   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

The new year will bring minimum wage increases in 19 states Read more ⬇️

The wage rate will cross the $15 per hour threshold for the first time in six states on Jan. 1, 2026. But the biggest hike will be seen in

Olo acquires Spendgo and launches its own loyalty offering   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

Olo acquires Spendgo and launches its own loyalty offering Read more ⬇️

The deal gives the online ordering giant a loyalty product that integrates directly with its other services. It has been much-requested by

See what's on restaurants' tech wish list this year   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

See what's on restaurants' tech wish list this year Read more ⬇️

Tech Check: Operators are hoping for help with customer data, order accuracy and more, and there’s strong demand for AI-powered tools.

12/22/2025

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McDonald's evolving franchise model   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

McDonald's evolving franchise model Read more ⬇️

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter looks at the latest in an ongoing evolution in the

Mixue, the world's biggest restaurant chain by unit count, opens in the U.S.   Read more ⬇️
12/22/2025

Mixue, the world's biggest restaurant chain by unit count, opens in the U.S. Read more ⬇️

The Chinese ice cream and coffee chain opened its first location in Los Angeles, bringing its low-price, location-heavy business model to

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