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Which Restaurant Chains Won the 2025 Earnings Season, and Why?

The 2025 earnings season offered a clear verdict on the state of the restaurant industry. Consumers remained value-sensitive, labor and commodity pressures persisted, and competitive discounting intensified across quick service and casual dining. At the same time, digital engagement deepened, loyalty ecosystems matured, and operational complexity increased. Analyzing Growth Performance In this year-end review, we […]

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Report: Nothing Bundt Cakes to be Acquired for $2 Billion

Global private equity firm KKR has agreed to buy Nothing Bundt Cakes for over $2 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. Reuters reported in late October that parent company Roark Capital—also the owner of Inspire Brands, GoTo Foods, Subway, and Dave’s Hot Chicken—was exploring a sale of the dessert brand. Roark purchased […]

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ZJD and Branded Hospitality Launch F&B Capital to Serve Franchise Community

ZJD, a strategic investment group featuring the industry veterans behind Fishman PR and Franchise Elevator PR, and Branded Capital Solutions, a subsidiary of Branded Hospitality, announced today the formation of F&B Capital, a new capital markets firm focused on advising and supporting concepts across the franchise ecosystem. Formed as a joint venture partnership, F&B Capital […]

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The Multi-Year Journey of How Burger King Earned the Right to Grow Again

Burger King president Tom Curtis was not dealing in hyperbole when he suggested the brand had “earned the right” to dial up its voice. He started fielding personal calls, texts, and posting video shorts around Burger King’s first Whopper upgrades in nearly a decade and ongoing efforts to place customers at the core of its […]

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CEO Andy Wiederhorn to Step Aside as FAT Brands Strikes Deal to Stabilize Bankruptcy

FAT Brands’ bankruptcy case took a decisive turn as the company asked a federal court to approve a sweeping governance overhaul—one that sidelines longtime CEO Andy Wiederhorn, hands control to an independent committee, and unlocks debtor-in-possession financing needed to keep the business operating. A recent court filing outlined an agreement between FAT Brands, a group […]

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Bankrupt FAT Brands Eyes Potential Sale

FAT Brands is moving toward a potential sale. The restaurant group, which filed for bankruptcy in late January, recently outlined plans to pursue a court-supervised sales process. The franchisor operates 18 restaurant brands—like Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Fazoli’s—across more than 2,000 locations worldwide. Bids could be for the entire company or for individual concepts. The […]

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For Popeyes, the Problem was Simple. A New President Sets Out to Solve It

Peter Perdue, who joined Restaurant Brands International in 2013, witnessed Burger King’s “Reclaim the Flame” from the early framework to the implementation, lastly serving as COO. He’s now directing another turnaround of sorts at sister brand Popeyes as president of its North America stores. While the challenge shares some foundational similarities to Burger King’s 2022-ignited […]

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Papa Johns Faces Renewed Buyout Interest Amid Sales Struggles

There is renewed interest in buying Papa Johns, according to the Wall Street Journal. Irth Capital Management reportedly submitted a new offer of $47 per share, backed by Brookfield Asset Management. The bid represents a 50 percent premium to the company’s share price prior to the offer. This potential transaction would value Papa Johns at […]

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QSR Franchising Industry Slated for Cautious Growth in 2026

Given the backdrop of ongoing cost and traffic challenges, the International Franchise Association projected a conservative 0.5 growth rate for the QSR sector in 2026, according to its latest Franchising Outlook Report. That would take the number of QSR franchise establishments to roughly 281,000 units employing 5.2 million people. And aligned with 2026’s tempered pace, […]

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Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Files for Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Debt

Aisha “Pinky Cole,” the founder of plant-based chain Slutty Vegan, filed for bankruptcy in late February. The restaurateur listed between $1 million and $10 million in assets and $1 million to $10 million in liabilities. Cole currently owes $1.2 million to the Small Business Administration via a COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan. She also owes […]

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