Finance & Economics
Uber agrees to buy ezCater for $2.3 billion
ezCater's Online Ordering service connects restaurant websites to a branded catering checkout and lets restaurants export their own customer records.
OCT 7, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
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True Food Kitchen gets interim borrowing approval
The chain is seeking a buyer or new investment through a proposed process that could preserve leases and beverage permits.
OCT 6, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Grain prices rise as U.S. wholesale beef prices ease
New reports show rising grain prices and easing U.S. wholesale beef.
OCT 5, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense
Digi’s planned acquisition would bring Disruptive Technologies into its SmartSense business.
OCT 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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SBA's October 1 acquisition rules: earnings, equity and the $3 million test
The updated SBA manual separates initial acquisitions from qualifying expansions, ties earnings reviews to the business purchase price and sets conditions for equity contributions.
SEP 27, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Restaurant outlook forecasts modest purchasing-power growth
The Association forecasts 0.5% growth in real disposable income for 2026. Its separately released survey describes restaurant use and spending choices.
SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
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Wendy’s operator Meritage plans closures, Fast Company reports
Fast Company reports planned closures as Meritage’s bankruptcy proceedings continue.
SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
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Pizza Inn signs a 10-buffet development agreement
The first five openings are anticipated in fiscal 2027.
SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
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Starbucks plans 250 North American closures
Starbucks estimates $300 million in restructuring charges and lowers its global net-opening forecast to about 440.
SEP 25, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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McDonald’s plans $8.5 billion in franchise support
Rent relief and capital backing would help fund restaurant upgrades.
SEP 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
7 Brew outbids Dutch Bros for 72 Salad and Go drive-thrus
7 Brew won the August 31 auction for 72 closed Salad and Go leases. Dutch Bros declined to raise its bid. The court has not approved the sale.
SEP 21, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Meritage files for Chapter 11, plans to keep restaurants operating
The Wendy’s operator is seeking financing and court approval for employee payments.
SEP 18, 2026 · 1 MIN READ