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Wendy’s halves dividend as leadership reassesses turnaround spending

Wendy’s August capital decision lowers its quarterly payout while a cash-flow reconciliation and prior guidance clarify what remains undecided.

AUG 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Quality Brand Group Builds an Operating Structure for Expansion

QBG’s latest sales ranking sits alongside a documented expansion of field leadership, training capacity and new-store opening support.

AUG 6, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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NDCP extends Dunkin agreement with Pacific Northwest pricing benefit

NDCP’s July extension runs through 2056. Original 2012 documents explain how consolidation and purchasing savings were intended to support flat pricing.

JUL 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Wingstop’s Franchise Revenue Gain Shows What New Stores Offset

Wingstop quantified how development offset weaker comparable sales in Q2. The calculation explains corporate growth without establishing franchisee profit.

JUL 29, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
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Jersey Mike's IPO: $317 Million Gross for the Company

Jersey Mike's priced a roughly $1 billion offer. About $317 million gross would come from new company shares, with debt repayment among the intended uses.

JUL 29, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Domino's transfers 77 stores as its U.S. footprint grows

Domino's July results separate 26 net U.S. openings from refranchising in Virginia and Michigan, explaining the shift in company-store revenue.

JUL 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Freddy’s expands in-line development with a lower investment floor

Freddy’s advertises a lower starting investment for in-line restaurants. Earlier formats show how that comparison depends on the service channels included.

JUL 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Cotton Patch’s Sale Brings 46 Restaurants Into Local Favorite

Local Favorite’s acquisition adds Cotton Patch’s 46-location business and gives its CEO responsibility for a combined 99-restaurant portfolio.

JUN 29, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Darden's Extra Week Changes Its Quarterly Growth Comparison

Darden's extra week complicates the sales comparison. Operators need consistent trading periods and restaurant populations.

JUN 25, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Red Robin's two new sale agreements target debt reduction

Two pending packages cover 86 restaurants and $72.5 million in consideration. Their financing impact depends on closings and net proceeds.

JUN 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Cracker Barrel Raises Guidance as Sales Declines Narrow

Cracker Barrel’s June outlook improved, but adjusted earnings remained below last year. Its filing separates traffic, retail margins and a litigation gain.

JUN 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Papa Johns’ revenue decline reflects refranchising and weaker store sales

An earlier 85-store transfer explains most of the company-restaurant revenue decline. Comparable sales and North America commissary figures need separate readings.

MAY 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ