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Tech giant Toast is coming for the drive-thru

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 13, 2026

One out of every five small restaurants uses Toast, and now the company is targeting fast-food chains with the launch of its first drive-thru product this year.

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Wendy's sales plunged last quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2026

The fast-food chain’s U.S. same-store sales fell 11.3%, the worst sales result in at least 20 years, as the brand took a step back in 2025. The company is closing restaurants and easing breakfast hours at some locations.

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McDonald's takes a victory lap on value

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant argued that its value push helped it win over lower-income customers and it expects franchisees to maintain the company’s low-priced reputation.

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Burger King believes it is ready to take the next step

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2026

The fast-food chain thrived in December after its introduction of the Spongebob Movie Menu, and then customers kept coming back. The company has big plans for 2026.

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McDonald's is ready for its beverage closeup

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2026

The fast-food giant said that its beverage test has done better than expected, paving the way for an expanded drink lineup this year under the McCafé brand.

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Popeyes sales took a hit last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2026

The chicken chain’s same-store sales declined 4.9% in the U.S. last quarter, but sister chain Burger King’s same-store sales rose 2.6%.

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McDonald's sales soared last quarter, thanks to the Grinch and Monopoly

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2026

The fast-food giant reported its best domestic same-store sales result in more than two years as marketing promotions drove customer counts, particularly its Grinch Meal in December.

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Sardar Biglari goes after the chairman of Jack in the Box

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2026

The Bottom Line: The longtime activist, the burger chain’s largest shareholder, is targeting David Goebel with a “vote no” campaign in one of the restaurant industry’s most unusual proxy fights.

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Fat Brands calls lenders' request to oust its CEO a 'personal attack'

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2026

The bankrupt restaurant chain operator said that funds used from the sale of Twin Peaks stock were to be used to raise funds for the company and not to enrich CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn keeps his job, but questions remain

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2026

A court delayed a hearing about the fast-food chain operator’s role after steps were taken to improve the company’s governance. But creditors expressed concern about Wiederhorn’s actions.

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