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Here we go again with Nelson Peltz and Wendy's

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain’s former chairman is again toying with buying the company, adding more uncertainty to a company that hardly needs it right now.

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This restaurant tech company just raised $3M from its own customers

Tech Check: Nearly a dozen operators invested in Ovation, a customer feedback specialist. Could it be a new blueprint for tech funding?

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Wendy's again proves the difficulty of breaking into breakfast

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain, which debuted the morning daypart in 2020, is giving operators the ability to stop serving breakfast following a brutal 2025.

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