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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.

The Tariff Whiplash: How the IEEPA Ruling and Section 122 Pivot Are Creating New Supply Chain Uncertainty for QSR

The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based tariffs in February, then the White House pivoted to Section 122 authority within four days. For QSR procurement teams, the legal ground has never shifted faster.

Omilia extends Taco Bell deal after reaching 890-plus drive-thrus

Omilia reports more than 890 live Taco Bell locations across 38 states. Earlier Yum and NVIDIA announcements describe different scopes and deployment stages.

OneRyan Global Acquires Mr. Gatti's Pizza: A Dallas Family Office Bets on the Pizza Buffet's Second Act

OneRyan Global, the family investment office of tax consulting titan Brint Ryan, has acquired a controlling interest in Mr. Gatti's Pizza, capping a transition to a fully franchised system and positioning the 57-year-old pizza buffet brand for an unconventional expansion into Walmart stores and convenience locations.

GoTo Foods Adds Favor Across Its Texas Delivery Portfolio

Five GoTo Foods brands are set to join Favor across more than 550 Texas locations, adding a regional channel alongside existing delivery platforms.

Pesce reopens Lexington Dunkin with Jimmy John’s under one roof

The Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.

District Taco ties free Sunday kids meals to adult entrées

One qualifying adult entrée earns one free kids meal. Sunday, dine-in and counter-order requirements define the family occasion and its economics.

Restaurant Growth Stocks Hit a Wall: Inside the Late-February 2026 Selloff

In late February 2026, Wall Street repriced fast-casual growth stocks aggressively, sending Wingstop, Shake Shack, and CAVA lower while McDonald's and Starbucks surged on execution. The divergence signals a fundamental shift in how investors value restaurant growth.

Slutty Vegan adds Cincinnati to Soul Republic’s Ohio plans

Soul Republic’s third announced Ohio market follows its plans for Columbus and Cleveland.

Restaurant Workers in Survey See Several Paths to Advance

Surveyed workers see career opportunities with current and other employers.

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.

Wendy’s Revives the Pub Burger for a Broader Fall Menu

The returning Pretzel Bacon Pub anchors a coordinated menu, while Apple Crumble extends the Frosty Fusion format introduced in 2025.

Domino’s Supply Margin Rose While Store Basket Prices Climbed

The distributor’s margin, a store’s invoice and a franchisee’s profit-sharing credit measure different parts of the same supply relationship.

Restaurants Take Their Case to Congress: Swipe Fees, Immigration, and the USMCA Fight

Noodles & Company Is Doubling Its Planned Closures. Can It Stay Above 400 Locations?

The fast-casual pasta chain more than doubled its 2026 closure target to 35 restaurants. After shedding 42 locations in 2025, Noodles & Company could fall below 400 units for the first time in years.

RBI Insiders Dump $32 Million in Stock as QSR Hits 12-Month High

Five Restaurant Brands International executives sold 435,191 shares worth $31.83 million in a three-month window that coincided with QSR stock reaching its highest point in a year. The coordinated selling raises questions investors need to weigh against management's confident 2028 growth targets.

Wendy’s Halloween offer pairs coupon books with meal collectibles

Boo! Books, scheduled Frosty Frights toys and a planned app-exclusive toy use different participation rules within Wendy’s seasonal program.

Aspire’s first food-service trainees serve a practice lunch

Aspire’s first food-service cohort handled a three-course lunch, from taking orders to resetting tables, as part of its preparation for restaurant jobs.