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MTY renews its franchising push after strategic review
MTY plans fewer company-operated restaurants and a review of its brands.
OCT 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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3 min readMTY renews its franchising push after strategic review
MTY plans fewer company-operated restaurants and a review of its brands.
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1 min readDFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests
The conditional exchange covers licensed interests in seven Asian markets.
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1 min readHormel agrees to buy chicken processor Brakebush
The proposed acquisition would add chicken portioning, cooking and custom product development to Hormel's foodservice business.
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DFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests
The conditional exchange covers licensed interests in seven Asian markets.
OCT 2, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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Hormel agrees to buy chicken processor Brakebush
The proposed acquisition would add chicken portioning, cooking and custom product development to Hormel's foodservice business.
OCT 1, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners
The company says its first regional lease is signed in Queens, with an opening targeted for mid-2027.
SEP 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Bad Ass Coffee moves headquarters to Lexington
A new distribution center supports East Coast and destination stores.
SEP 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Slutty Vegan adds Cincinnati to Soul Republic’s Ohio plans
Soul Republic’s third announced Ohio market follows its plans for Columbus and Cleveland.
SEP 23, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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Higher-income households account for most restaurant spending
New Census income figures and the restaurant association's analysis show how higher-income households contribute to spending on meals away from home.
SEP 16, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Food-Service Payrolls Rebound in the First August Jobs Estimate
The September 4 release estimated 59,000 additional food-service jobs. Original release tables also show how July’s decline changed in revision.
SEP 4, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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July Food-Service and Lodging Hires Nearly Matched Departures
July accommodation and food-service hires nearly matched separations. The September JOLTS release shows why stable headcount can still require substantial recruiting.
SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Riko’s buys two franchise restaurants without adding system locations
Riko’s completed its purchase of Merrick and Levittown restaurants August 31. The transfer changes ownership within a 13-location system as another Long Island site remains planned.
SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Wonder Sets a First Launch Site for Salt Hank’s After Acquisition
Salt Hank’s planned entry into Wonder begins with one location and continued culinary leadership. The test is whether the product can travel with its reputation.
AUG 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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July restaurant inflation rates converge as limited-service prices accelerate
Limited-service meal and snack prices rose faster in July than full-service prices, while annual inflation rates converged and grocery categories diverged.
AUG 12, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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