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Wendy's again proves the difficulty of breaking into breakfast

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain, which debuted the morning daypart in 2020, is giving operators the ability to stop serving breakfast following a brutal 2025.

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Can Chipotle get its higher-income diners to stick around?

Retail watch: The fast-casual burrito chain can take some lessons from discount retailers that have also seen an influx of wealthier consumers.

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McDonald's takes a victory lap on value

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant argued that its value push helped it win over lower-income customers and it expects franchisees to maintain the company’s low-priced reputation.

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Wendy's sales plunged last quarter

The fast-food chain’s U.S. same-store sales fell 11.3%, the worst sales result in at least 20 years, as the brand took a step back in 2025. The company is closing restaurants and easing breakfast hours at some locations.

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How consumers really feel about protein and fiber

The two nutrients are getting a lot of play on social media. Restaurants should pay more attention, according to recent research.

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Why Red Lobster may close more restaurants

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at Red Lobster, McDonald’s earnings and the Fat Brands bankruptcy.

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Restaurants want to give customers more tech

Six in 10 operators plan to invest in tech that will improve the customer experience, according to a National Restaurant Association survey. Customers may have other priorities.

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Burger King believes it is ready to take the next step

The fast-food chain thrived in December after its introduction of the Spongebob Movie Menu, and then customers kept coming back. The company has big plans for 2026.

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McDonald's takes a victory lap on value

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant argued that its value push helped it win over lower-income customers and it expects franchisees to maintain the company’s low-priced reputation.