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Yum Brands is ‘prepared to make bold moves around its portfolio’

 By Alicia Kelso on Sep. 11, 2026

CFO Ranjith Roy said now that the Pizza Hut sale is complete, the company is open to the idea of adding another brand "if it makes sense."

Emerging Brands

How former Krispy Kreme president Maria Rivera plans to help female- and minority-led restaurant concepts grow

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 02, 2026

This industry veteran has launched RC Hospitality Group, which specializes in helping emerging brands flourish.

Beverage

HTeaO brews national ambitions with new CEO and fresh capital

By Alicia Kelso on Sep. 01, 2026

The Texas-based iced tea concept generated $147M in 2025 sales and is leveraging its water purification system and customization model to differentiate in a crowded beverage market.

Technology

What will be the next restaurant tech company to go public?

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 31, 2026

Tech Check: Restaurant tech has not had a significant IPO in five years. Here are 10 companies that could end the drought.

Technology

Owner raises $240M for 'AI-native' restaurant tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 28, 2026

The funding, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, will help Owner develop AI agents for independent restaurants.

Marketing

How Long John Silver’s navigated choppy waters to steady the business and lift sales

By Alicia Kelso on Aug. 26, 2026

After years of closures and restructuring, the legacy seafood chain is riding a wave of 16 consecutive quarters of growth fueled by strategic optimization, menu innovation, and an army of passionate fans.

Financing

Investors rediscover their love of casual dining restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2026

The Bottom Line: Stocks in companies like Red Robin, Cheesecake Factory, and, yes, Cracker Barrel have all surged this year. But the overall market for restaurants remains muted.

Financing

Elevated fuel costs are pressuring both restaurant consumers and operators

By Alicia Kelso on Aug. 20, 2026

As Americans pay 30% more at the pump, some chains are rethinking their value strategies while simultaneously adjusting their outlooks.

Technology

'Vibe coding' is changing the build-or-buy debate for restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 20, 2026

Some operators are using AI to develop their own software, posing a threat to traditional vendors. Tech companies say they’ll still be needed.

Technology

InKind believes it has solved the restaurant financing crunch

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 18, 2026

Tech Check: The company offers funding for restaurants in exchange for dining credits, with no debt or equity involved. It says the “too good to be true” model is the real deal.

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