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Leadership

Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn named CEO of Twin Peaks

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 02, 2026

The Twin Peaks chairman replaces Kim Boerema, who was let go after just six months on the job. The breastaurant chain has struggled since its IPO last January.

Financing

Restaurant company valuations took a big hit on Wall Street in 2025

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2026

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chain company stocks were hit hard last year as sales and traffic remained weak, and no sector was immune to the problem.

Financing

McDonald's evolving franchise model

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 22, 2025

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter looks at the latest in an ongoing evolution in the fast-food giant’s relationship with its franchisees.

Financing

A deep look at Fat Brands' financial problems

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 22, 2025

The Bottom Line: Lawsuits, regulatory filings and our own reports paint a picture of a deepening financial problem at the owner of Fazoli’s, Fatburger and several other restaurant chains.

Financing

2025 was a year of hope for full-service restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 18, 2025

FSRs had plenty to celebrate as consumers rekindled their love for sit-down dining. But there were challenges too, including a steady stream of bankruptcies.

Workforce

Red Lobster lays off about 200 restaurant employees

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2025

The casual-dining seafood chain said the job cuts affected less than 1% of its workforce and are intended to streamline operations and pave the way for long-term growth.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen to be acquired by investor group

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2025

Consortium Brand Partners, Convive Brands, Eldridge Industries and Aurify Brands plan to lead the casual-dining chain into a new era of growth, with an eye on franchising and retail.

Financing

Cracker Barrel cuts corporate staff as sales and profits tumble

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2025

The restructuring comes after a difficult quarter for the family-dining chain, which is still reeling from its logo misstep, plus a tough economy. It expects a recovery to take some time.

Financing

10-unit Sicilian Oven lands a private-equity investment

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 04, 2025

Goode Partners made a strategic investment in the Florida-based wood-fired pizza brand with plans to help it grow within and outside of its home state.

Financing

Is one of the restaurant industry's best growth stories being overlooked?

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 03, 2025

First Watch is opening new restaurants faster than any other large full-service chain in the country. It just wishes more people would notice.

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