A big Wendy’s franchisee could close up to 60 restaurants 2 Min Read A big Wendy’s franchisee bankruptcy will mean more closures for the fast-food chain. Photo: Shutterstock A giant
Starbird has added more new markets to its footprint, opening its first Chicago-area restaurant in St. Charles, Illinois, on Oct. 19. This marks the fast-casual chicken chain’s debut in the
2 Min Read Golden Corral will be reopening a few of these shuttered stores.Photo courtesy of Golden Corral Golden Corral is closing more restaurant locations in 2026 than usual, the
Sweetgreen refreshes its beverage menu 1 Min Read Sweetgreen has two new drinks, and two refreshed options.Photo courtesy of Sweetgreen Sweetgreen is refreshing its beverage lineup with the rollout of
Wild seafood offers protein, flavor, and versatility 4 Min Read As protein continues to explode in popularity, now is the perfect time for foodservice operators to boost sales of seafood.
The New York-based multi-concept operator Aurify Brands is adding Tropical Smoothie Café to its franchise portfolio. Aurify, which is parent to proprietary brands like Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges, Melt Shop
Taco Bell adds a gamification element to its Rewards program 3 Min Read Rewards members can win “luxe, can’t-buy prizes” with Taco Bell’s new Bid on Luxe featurePhoto courtesy of
The 2026 Globie Awards 5 Slides Learn more about the five winners in the inaugural Globie Awards.Designed by Sue Pearsall Informa Connect has unveiled the winners of the first-ever Globie
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2026 has been a year of uncertainty for consumers and businesses, including quick-service restaurants and fast-casual dining. The consumer price index (CPI) was up more than 4 percent year-over-year, the