The cyclospora outbreak muted turnaround efforts Q3. But the fast-casual chain expects same-store sales and traffic to grow 4% in Q4, raising guidance for the year. Sweetgreen’s same-store sales and traffic turned positive in October, marking a turning point that indicates turnaround efforts…
New York (CNN) — Wendy’s reported its seventh consecutive quarter of declining sales, prompting the company to reveal a turnaround plan while rejecting a massive takeover offer. Thursday’s earnings caps off a tumultuous period for the 56-year-old chain, which included hundreds…
Chain outlet numbers rose 2.0% in August 2026, as new arrivals and store closures reshaped competition. Ireland’s quick service restaurant chains added 32 net outlets in the year to August 2026, taking their combined estate to 1,603 locations, according to Meaningful Vision data. However, this…
On the final day of EATS 2026 in Cascais, Vincent Brain, Managing Director of Halldale Group, reflects on this year’s summit and shares what comes next: As we bring EATS 2026 to a close, it has been an honour to bring together…
What started as a story about maxing out credit cards to follow a dream turned into one of Downtown Bryan’s most established and well-regarded restaurants: Caffe Capri. “I would say we’re a creative Italian restaurant that’s traditional with twists,” Ceroni…
The move is part of a strategic plan to strengthen fundamentals, as CEO Brett Patterson resets the growth path for the fast-casual chain. Portillo’s plans to close a "mid- to high-single digit" number of underperforming restaurants outside Chicago, mostly in…
Free cash flow improved by $82 million as the doughnut chain refranchises, cuts capital spending, and prunes underperforming delivery doors. Krispy Kreme continues to make progress against its four-part turnaround plan introduced last year, reporting a systemwide sales increase of 1% in…
Founder Gregory Galy details the incredible operations behind MILA and Casa Neos, which have transformed the Miami hospitality scene. It’s rarefied air to be among the top 10 independent restaurants in the U.S. But for Riviera Dining Group, it’s become the…
The joint venture coffee chain is the second-largest operator in India’s branded coffee shop market by outlets, with over 500 stores Tata Starbucks returns to outlet growth in one of its “strongest quarters ever” The joint venture coffee chain is the…
The franchise deal will expand the premium coffee chain’s global presence to 12 markets Caffè Nero to launch in India via Trent Limited partnership The franchise deal will expand the premium coffee chain’s global presence to 12 markets London-based Caffè Nero has…
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