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Operations

At this Southern California car dealership, you can get a patty melt with your Porsche

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 27, 2026

A car dealer is building a $5 million restaurant empire in its showrooms. Guests love the quirky aspect of finding a "hidden gem" where they least expect it.

Financing

Burger King's store-level profitability runs into a beef cost wall

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain has been improving per-store profitability in recent years as it works to solidify its performance. But beef prices had something to say about that.

Beverage

The beverage boom is transforming the soda fountain

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 27, 2026

As restaurants look to meet growing demand for specialty beverages, they are tapping equipment suppliers for new products. The result is a new generation of high-tech drink machines.

Consumer Trends

The rise of GLP-1 drugs looms in restaurant chain earnings

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 26, 2026

Whether it's about promoting protein or smaller portions, the restaurant industry is preparing for a shift in consumer behavior.

Financing

Restaurant executives expect another choppy environment in 2026

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2026

The Bottom Line: On earnings calls, industry chief executives expressed caution about the state of the economy this year, even as they were bullish about their own plans.

Food

Arby's puts a fresh spin on Chicago's classic Italian beef sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 25, 2026

Behind the Menu: The fast-food chain’s signature roast beef stars in the limited-edition sandwich, layered with ingredients that respect the original but make it Arby’s own.

Technology

Consumers are sending a signal on tech. Restaurants should listen

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 24, 2026

Tech Check: Balancing tech and hospitality is an ongoing challenge for operators. Recent data shows that the scales may be getting out of whack.

Financing

Domino's defends the fast-food pizza business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2026

The Bottom Line: The country’s largest pizza chain argued that its competitors’ weakness is not a reflection of the sector’s demand. But data suggest the sector is indeed losing customers.

Topics

Subway and the problem with discount marketing

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2026

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the restaurant finance newsletter looks at the change in Subway’s Sub Club and why its dependence on discounts keeps creating problems.

Food

Southern Grounds aims to be a bridge between Starbucks and First Watch

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 20, 2026

Behind the Menu: High-end coffee, chef-driven food and a funky vibe that flows from early morning to 9 p.m. turn this all-day café into a community gathering place.

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