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Financing

KFC U.S. same-store sales disappear from Yum Brands’ earnings report

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2026

The Bottom Line: The restaurant chain operator has increasingly kept its attention focused on Taco Bell and KFC international. But its most recent report stopped breaking out U.S. same-store sales results.

Emerging Brands

A taco truck success story and the blessings of birria

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 29, 2026

So many were attempting food trucks before the pandemic hit. This one survived and now Talkin' Tacos is a 35-unit, $60 million brand with a growth path ahead.

Financing

Customers are coming back to Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2026

The coffee shop giant reported its strongest sales in more than two years, and some profit growth to go with it, as the chain’s cold brew won over younger consumers again.

Marketing

Here’s what’s driving Taco Bell’s dominance

By Alicia Kelso on Apr. 29, 2026

The fast-food Mexican chain has created brand buzz, a strong value proposition and menu innovations aimed at driving more frequency.

Financing

Why restaurant chain franchisees are struggling right now

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Austin Titus, president of Accurate Franchising, joins this week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the state of the franchise business.

Operations

The number of independent restaurants declined by 2.3% in 2025

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 29, 2026

That drop reflected a net loss of about 9,500 restaurant locations due to an increasingly challenging operating environment. Chain restaurants, however, fared a bit better.

Financing

Multiple buyers emerge for Fat Brands, as Smokey Bones shuts down

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2026

Different companies have been declared winners of an auction for different parts of the restaurant chain operator. Twin Peaks, Hot Dog on a Stick and Elevation Burger look set to get their own buyers.

Financing

Can Subway finally strike the right tone on value?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich giant has struggled for years to find the right value message. It is now joining a host of chains in creating a new budget menu.

Marketing

In refining its brand message, Sweetgreen returns again to the farm

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 28, 2026

The latest in an ongoing video series spotlighting farmer/suppliers this week focuses on a woman raising the chain's organic kale. Will showcasing who raised the fast-casual chain's greens, cauliflower or goat cheese move the needle?

Financing

Maybe a sale really would be the best thing for Pizza Hut

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2026

The Bottom Line: Yum Brands has spent years chasing trends with what had been the world’s largest pizza chain, which has put the brand in its current position.

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