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Dutch Bros sales are growing, and now the chain plans to add food

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2025

The drive-thru beverage chain has an expanded food menu in 160 locations and plans to roll it out to the rest of the system next year. It’s all designed to sell more beverages.

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The Snack Wrap and value meals drove McDonald's sales last quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2025

The company’s same-store sales rose 2.4% in the U.S. last quarter as the fast-food giant works its way out of a domestic slump. Each of the chain’s major markets showed growth in the period.

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Applebee's and IHOP plan to open a lot more co-branded locations

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 05, 2025

The full-service siblings expect to finish next year with up to 80 hybrid locations, and believe there is room for up to 900 nationwide over the next decade.

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Yum Brands puts its faith in KFC's U.S. turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain’s domestic same-store sales rose 2% last quarter, a big step for the struggling concept. Parent company Yum Brands is intent on the market’s improvement.

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Cava downgrades expectations for the year after younger diners lose steam in Q3

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 04, 2025

Traffic was flat for a second consecutive quarter. But CEO Brett Schulman says the fast-casual chain continues to win market share as it holds off on increasing prices.

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Wingstop's wings clipped as the chain cuts its 2025 outlook

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 04, 2025

The fast-casual chicken chain downgraded expectations for the year as economic malaise grows. But CEO Michael Skipworth expects trends to turn positive again in 2026.

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First Watch sales accelerate as value investments pay off

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 04, 2025

Same-store sales at the breakfast-and-lunch chain rose at their fastest rate in over two years as customers responded to reasonable prices and larger portions.

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El Pollo Loco threads the profitability needle

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain gave its customers value, which generated traffic but not sales. But restaurant-level profits grew, too. And then results improved in October. The company's stock skyrocketed.

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Mobile app offers help Shake Shack shake off a weak economy

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 31, 2025

Challenging times are when great companies get better and steal market share, said CEO Rob Lynch. Coming soon to the fast-casual chain: "Crackable shakes" and improved fries.

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BJ's Restaurants stock soars as Pizookie Meal Deal delivers again

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2025

The $13.99 value meal is driving repeat business for the casual-dining chain, which is gaining momentum despite a difficult economic environment.

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