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Financing

KFC U.S. same-store sales disappear from Yum Brands’ earnings report

The Bottom Line: The restaurant chain operator has increasingly kept its attention focused on Taco Bell and KFC international. But its most recent report stopped breaking out U.S. same-store sales results.

Operations

The number of independent restaurants declined by 2.3% in 2025

That drop reflected a net loss of about 9,500 restaurant locations due to an increasingly challenging operating environment. Chain restaurants, however, fared a bit better.

Food

Farmer J bucks the bowl trend with chef-driven Fieldtrays

Behind the Menu: The fast-casual British import is generating a following in New York City with curated dishes that customers build into well-balanced, flavorful meals where each component has its own space.

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So many were attempting food trucks before the pandemic hit. This one survived and now Talkin' Tacos is a 35-unit, $60 million brand with a growth path ahead.

The Bottom Line: The restaurant chain operator has increasingly kept its attention focused on Taco Bell and KFC international. But its most recent report stopped breaking out U.S. same-store sales results.

Even after several years of significant traffic growth, the casual-dining chain believes its restaurants can handle even more volume. It’s studying its highest-grossing stores to find out how.

Customers can choose from three seating options to secure a spot at the sports bar in advance, starting with the World Cup this summer.

Marketing Bites: A third-party tech issue disrupted Friday night business, but the chain is extending the promotion to make up for it.

The Michelin-starred Washington, D.C., restaurant has kept up with changing times and tastes while staying true to its regional roots and chef-owner Jeremiah Langhorne's vision.