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Despite a tough market, Taco Bell is running on all cylinders

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2026

The fast-food Mexican chain reported 7% same-store sales growth last year. The key metric has declined just one quarter over the past decade.

Food

Smaller portions could solve Chipotle's value perception problem

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 04, 2026

The fast-casual chain said the smaller dishes on the protein menu have been a hit, in part as an affordable entry point. It's part of a growing movement, fueled by GLP-1 drug users and others who don't want to spend on food they won't eat.

Financing

Pizza Hut is closing 250 U.S. restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2026

Parent company Yum Brands is still conducting a strategic review of its struggling fast-food pizza chain but plans investments in marketing early this year as part of an agreement with franchisees.

Financing

After a rough 2025, Chipotle is taking a more conservative approach

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 04, 2026

The fast-casual chain said same-store sales declined 2.5% for the fourth quarter, with transactions down more than 3%. But CEO Scott Boatwright said the protein push is resonating with younger diners.

Operations

Chipotle could wrap fiscal 2025 on a positive note, says Placer.ai

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2026

The fast-casual chain is scheduled to report fourth quarter and full-year earnings on Tuesday. One research firm said data indicates positive trends in November and December. Will it be enough to end a streak of negative traffic?

Financing

'More of the same' for Chili's as sales soar again

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 28, 2026

The chain seems to have perfected a formula for growth in casual dining and shows no signs of letting up. Next up is a new chicken sandwich and remodeled restaurants.

Financing

Service improvements, and the Bearista cup, drove Starbucks sales last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2026

The coffee shop giant said its domestic same-store sales rose 4% in the period, its best performance in two years, as the holiday product launch and its new service model drove higher transactions.

Operations

Noodles & Company to double its planned restaurant closures in 2026

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2026

The fast-casual chain showed continued momentum in the fourth quarter. But the company said it plans to cull more underperforming units this year to focus on those with the strongest performance.

Financing

Kura Sushi sees signs of a thawing consumer

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 08, 2026

Traffic is improving at the conveyor-belt sushi chain despite a recent price increase that was larger than usual. Bacon sushi helped.

Financing

Delivery is working for Olive Garden, but don't expect it on any third-party apps soon

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2025

Parent company Darden Restaurants said Thursday that the company’s use of first-party delivery is bringing in new, higher-income customers. But it has concerns about using third-party services.

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