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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.

Technology

Food delivery turns the K-shaped economy on its head

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 06, 2026

Tech Check: Data shows that lower-income consumers are ordering the most delivery, even as they pull back from restaurants overall. Here’s why that might be, and what it means for operators.

Financing

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.

Financing

Here come the menu improvements

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2026

The Bottom Line: In this week’s edition of the restaurant finance newsletter, we look at the trend of restaurant chains upgrading their core menu items.

Technology

California city presses pause on food delivery robots

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 03, 2026

Glendale officials passed a moratorium on the sidewalk rovers until they can learn more about who is operating them and how they’re impacting the community.

Emerging Brands

The year of redefining Indian food in America

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 03, 2026

Mom-and-pop curry houses are giving way to a new genre of South Asian dining that shakes off stereotypes and creates something new. Will 2026 be the breakout year for Indian restaurants?

Financing

Why Sysco could ultimately regret the Restaurant Depot deal

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2026

The Bottom Line: The big distributor’s longtime competitor, US Foods, in 2020 bought its own cash-and-carry business and put it on the market just four years later.

Financing

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.

Financing

The big problem with Red Lobster

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 03, 2026

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the seafood chain, McDonald’s and Sysco. Technomic also talks about Sweetgreen.

Food

Taco Bell's Butter Chicken Taco is coming to the U.S.

By Alicia Kelso on Apr. 03, 2026

Taco Bell’s Butter Chicken Taco, inspired by Indian cuisine, won 65% of votes in a global contest and will debut in the U.S. as a limited-time offer.

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