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DFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests

The conditional exchange covers licensed interests in seven Asian markets.

Trump Lifts Select Food Tariffs: What the Executive Order Means for Restaurant Operators

President Trump signed an executive order removing tariffs on select food and beverage imports, including beef, coffee, tropical fruit, and fertilizers. Operators running beef-forward menus or premium coffee programs get real relief. Chicken, pork, and dairy operators are still on their own.

El Pollo Loco's Breakout Moment: How a Regional Chicken Chain Is Finally Expanding Beyond California

Bad Ass Coffee moves headquarters to Lexington

A new distribution center supports East Coast and destination stores.

OpenTable's Summer Tools Target Table Rules and Guest Recognition

OpenTable's August update covers table rules and cross-location guest history. Conversational Reporting was in testing.

Chipotle pilots food-safety platform with Palantir

The company’s September statement outlined a pilot to consolidate restaurant risk information and guide follow-up.

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.

Papa John's Plans 300 Store Closures While Betting Big on a Turnaround

Papa John's will shutter roughly 300 underperforming North American locations by end of 2027, with 200 closures targeted for this year alone. New CEO Todd Penegor, who previously led Wendy's through its own reset, is cutting dead weight while laying the groundwork for what the company hopes will be a durable recovery.

Yum's Q2 Digital Sales Figures Exclude Pizza Hut

Yum's nearly $9 billion digital-sales figure excludes Pizza Hut. Consistent brands and ordering definitions matter when comparing adoption.

Domino’s Sets an Extended Handoff From Russell Weiner to Joe Jordan

Domino’s planned CEO and chairman transitions create a long overlap. For franchisees, the key is clarity about who owns operating decisions.

Dunkin and BARK Add Donation Tiers and a Dog Drive-Thru

The 2026 toy collection offers three donation levels and an online-only item, alongside a scheduled one-day Quincy dog drive-thru.

Sysco’s $100 million cost plan combines AI and earlier actions

Sysco’s fiscal 2027 savings target includes carryover from earlier initiatives. Its product-cost inflation measure and operational history explain the plan’s limits for restaurant buyers.

Wendy’s Gives Tariq Hassan a Combined Marketing and Customer Growth Role

The August leadership change puts customer growth alongside marketing as Wendy’s works through weak U.S. sales. Operators need shared measures and a clear feedback route.

How Much Does a Jimmy John's Franchise Cost in 2026?

Jimmy John's franchise investment ranges from $366,200 to $728,200. Owned by Roark Capital, the brand focuses on delivery speed and operational simplicity with 2,695 locations.

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.

Panera's Market Bowls pair shared ingredients with portion choice

Three bowl recipes share rice and arugula while adding whole and half portions. The $9.99 starting price carries location and delivery qualifications.

Jersey Mike’s Q2 shows sales growth and a complicated earnings comparison

Comparable sales rose 2.3% as Jersey Mike’s expanded, while advertising timing and corporate costs complicate the second-quarter profit comparison.

Square and MarketMan Bring Inventory Closer to the POS. The Count Still Matters.

The deeper integration joins purchasing and sales inside a common service. Its usefulness depends on the records connecting a case received to a portion sold.