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Jack in the Box, which is closing restaurants, asks a court to keep some open

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2026

The fast-food chain is asking a court to prevent a franchisee from closing restaurants in a dispute over unpaid marketing fees. The franchisee sued the brand last year over what it called an improper termination.

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Another franchisee files for bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze and Lisa Jennings on Apr. 10, 2026

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the bankruptcy of a Carl’s Jr. franchisee, gas prices, Chick-fil-A and Michelin stars.

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Crumbl's unit volumes declined last year

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2026

The cookie chain also slowed its growth further in 2025, according to the company’s franchise documents. But it also stopped providing profitability numbers.

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A bankrupt Carl's Jr. franchisee blames its financial problems on California's $20 wage

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2026

Sun Gir, which operates 59 of the fast-food operator’s locations in Southern California, said the higher wage and the brand’s own struggles combined to put the company into Chapter 11.

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Gas prices do impact restaurants, particularly full-service

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2026

The Iran War has sent the price of gas past $4 a gallon nationwide and analysts expect it to get worse. That could lead more customers to trade down to cheaper restaurants, according to Black Box.

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KFC takes a new step with its marketing: An entire music track

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2026

The fast-food chicken chain released a new track, “Finger Lickin’ Machine,” that is designed for streaming and includes its own music video to highlight its Value Feast Menu.

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A big Carl's Jr. franchisee has filed for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2026

A group of companies owned by Friendly Franchisees Corporation, which operates 67 locations of the burger chain in California, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Chick-fil-A's unit volumes hit a ceiling

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2026

The fast-food chicken chain’s average-unit sales at its stand-alone locations declined again in 2025, but its mall locations did just fine. And the chain kept adding restaurants.

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Can Burger King ever catch McDonald's?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2026

The Bottom Line: The two chains have long been rivals, but it has been entirely one-sided in recent years. Here’s what it would take for the smaller chain to accomplish this lofty goal.

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Just how much cheaper is McDonald’s Under $3 Menu?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2026

The fast-food giant’s operators will lower prices on many of the items on the menu, based on data from Technomic. But some customers point out that the chain’s previous offer was better.

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