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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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In the Fat Brands bankruptcy, CEO Andy Wiederhorn is front and center

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2026

The Bottom Line: The founder and majority owner of the restaurant chain operator has long been a controversial figure. That has not changed since the company filed for bankruptcy.

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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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How Starbucks is changing its coffee shops

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Mike Grams, chief operating officer of the coffee shop giant, joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the company’s turnaround, remodels, service improvement and expansion.

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Red Lobster could close more restaurants, CEO says

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 11, 2026

The casual-dining seafood chain is reviewing its footprint and could shed dozens of locations as it works to rebound from its 2024 bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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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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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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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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