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Fat Brands, MTY and the limits of restaurant chain consolidation

The Bottom Line: The two companies have spent years amassing large collections of mostly underperforming restaurant chains. The results have been predictable.

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Cooper's Hawk elevates its Life Balance menu by amping up flavor and craveability

Behind the Menu: Chef Matt McMillin tweaked four entrees with ingredients that boost taste and richness without changing their healthy profiles. Plus low-alcohol, lower-calorie wines are now available for pairing.

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Putting Subway's restaurant closures into context

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich giant has closed 7,600 locations since 2015, more than any other U.S. chain in history, and about the same number of restaurants that Taco Bell currently operates.

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From 7-Eleven’s new Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich to Casey’s cult-favorite Breakfast Pizza, convenience stores nationwide are developing signature dishes that set them apart—and boost foodservice sales.

Black Sheep Coffee is growing in Texas and Florida with bolder beans, upgraded matcha and a hand-held Norwegian waffle.

The bank that acts as the trustee on the company’s securitized financing has sent an acceleration notice for the last of five shell companies that hold the restaurant operator’s debt.

Consumers everywhere are most interested in getting their money’s worth when dining out, but sustainable messaging can help sell value.

Chris Schultz moves from wacky doughnuts to inventive tacos, replacing Clay Dover. The fast-casual taco chain has plans for the next phase of growth, including nontraditional locations.

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich giant has closed 7,600 locations since 2015, more than any other U.S. chain in history, and about the same number of restaurants that Taco Bell currently operates.