Darden Restaurants earnings beat estimates but Olive Garden growth weakens
An Olive Garden restaurant in Milpitas, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty...
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New meme stock Wendy's soars more than 25% with trading halted at one point
A Wendy's restaurant is seen on November 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty...
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China for $2.7 billion
A sign hangs above the front of a Pizza Hut restaurant on Feb. 9, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson...
KFC leans into boneless chicken, new drinks as chain tries to regain market share
To win over today's diners, KFC is prioritizing boneless chicken menu items, expanding its sauce options and designing its restaurants...
Italian coffee giant Lavazza launches single-serve tablets to make espresso in the U.S.
Lavazza said its Tablì tabs are made of 100% coffee, without any gelatin, coating or binders.Source: LavazzaLavazza is bringing its...
McDonald's unveils new global growth strategy to win over diners as competition rises
People walk by a McDonald's restaurant on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesMcDonald's on...
Move over, seltzer. Non-carbonated drinks are taking the spotlight
Surfside drinks on display at the trade show during CinemaCon 2026 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 15,...
Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain
A Wendy's restaurant sign is seen on Nov. 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesWendy's has tapped...
Starbucks to lay off 300 U.S. employees, shutter some regional support offices
Starbucks' corporate headquarters seen in Seattle. The company announced its Q2 earnings on 27th Apr 2021. Toby Scott | Lightrocket |...
Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data shows
A customer shops for beer in a supermarket in New York on Jan. 22, 2026.Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty...
Kool-Aid to launch electrolyte packets with no artificial dyes as part of Kraft Heinz makeover
Kool-Aid Hydration is launching with three flavors: grape, tropical punch and blue raspberry lemonade.Source: Kool-AidKool-Aid is launching electrolyte packets made...
High gas prices are hurting restaurant sales — but not all chains
A pedestrian walks by a Domino's in San Francisco, Dec. 9, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesFrom Domino's Pizza to Applebee's,...
Dunkin' owner Inspire Brands confidentially files for IPO
A cup of coffee and strawberry frosted donut with sprinkles are arranged for a photograph at a Dunkin' Donuts Inc....
While many international brands retreat, McDonald’s is supersizing its China business
Even as numerous international consumer brands shrink their footprints in China, McDonald's is bucking the trend thanks to consumers like...
McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
People walk by a McDonald's restaurant on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesMcDonald's is...
Restaurant Brands International earnings top estimates, fueled by Burger King turnaround
Burger King fast food hamburger restaurant in Miami, Fla. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesRestaurant Brands International...
Smoothie King plots expansion as wellness trends boost sales
A rendering of Smoothie King's new store designSource: Smoothie KingFrom the rise of GLP-1 drugs to backlash against artificial ingredients,...
Hershey says GLP-1s are driving higher gum and mint sales
Packages of Ice Breakers spearmint mints Mints are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San...
Chipotle posts surprise same-store sales growth in early sign chain could be breaking its slump
A Chipotle logo is displayed on a sign outside a restaurant on Jan. 9, 2026 in San Diego, CA.Kevin Carter...
Yum Brands earnings top estimates, fueled by Taco Bell's 8% same-store sales growth
Facade of a Taco Bell Cantina restaurant in Danville, California, Jan. 8, 2026. Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos...
