Financials: Page 2

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    Sweetgreen sales wilt in another punishing quarter

    The brand launched wraps to supplement its core bowl and salad business, following its worst quarterly same-store sales performance.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    Wendy’s bets order accuracy and clean stores will revive sales

    A 7.8% drop in comparable sales is pressuring the chain to draw consumers back, as Burger King and McDonald’s have seen gains in recent quarters.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    CEC Entertainment adds Texas Roadhouse vet as CFO

    Chris Monroe will oversee the finance and real estate teams for Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company as it looks to expand.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    Shake Shack appoints former Portillo’s CFO as it finance chief

    Michelle Hook will oversee financial operations at the fast casual chain as it works toward reaching 1,500 units.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    McDonald’s value, menu innovation drive positive Q1 comparable sales

    Traffic could build in the U.S. with the second-quarter launch of an Under $3 Menu and beverage expansion.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    Subway closed at least 729 stores in 2025

    This marks the beleaguered chain’s steepest decline since 2021, driven by oversaturation and a low average unit volume.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Huey Magoo’s cuts drive-thru build costs by 40%

    The regional chicken tender chain is looking to increase the flexibility of its real estate development strategy.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Chipotle traffic turns positive after menu innovation

    The chain saw transactions and sales growth during Q1 with customers attracted by Chicken Al Pastor, a Cilantro Lime sauce and high-protein items.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Red Robin hires long-time Bloomin’ exec as CFO

    Mark Graff, a former Bloomin’ exec, will oversee the burger brand’s finances as it undergoes its First Choice turnaround plan.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Chili’s chicken sandwiches are boosting traffic, sales

    The casual chain is already selling 161% more chicken sandwiches since its April 14 launch, and reports strong guest satisfaction with the bigger portions.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Domino’s same-store sales hit a speed bump — but execs aren’t worried

    Competitive pressures over value, dwindling consumer confidence and bad weather resulted in a same-stores sales increase of just 0.9%, far below expectations and Q4’s 3.7% growth. 

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Hardee’s operator files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

    ARC Burger’s 77 stores have been closed since December, following a lawsuit by Hardee’s against the operator.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Why old school pizza delivery won’t disappear, despite third-party dominance

    Platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash can bring new visibility and customers to pizza chains. But first-party delivery still often remains supreme.

    By Danielle McLean • April 22, 2026
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    Jersey Mike’s could go public

    Rapid store growth and strong unit volumes have made the sandwich chain a restaurant sector success story. Will that track record yield a successful IPO?

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Carl’s Jr franchisee says California’s $20 minimum wage led to bankruptcy

    Friendly Franchisees Corp.’s subsidiary Sun Gir said the pay increase led to significant expenses, while sales declines exacerbated financial woes.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill appoints Kura Sushi exec as CFO

    Jeff Uttz will join the roughly 70-unit full-service chain on May 18 after four years at the sushi chain, which is in the process of finding his replacement.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Major Carl’s Jr franchisee in California files for bankruptcy

    A 65-unit operator filed for Chapter 11 protections under various subsidiaries after owning the sites for more than two decades. 

    By • Updated April 7, 2026
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    The Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A leads AUVs among major restaurant chains

    Pizza brands, sandwich chains and beverage concepts tended to have weaker average unit volumes than casual dining brands and chicken QSRs in 2025, according to Circana’s data.

    By • April 6, 2026
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    Dave & Buster’s CEO: Guest experience ‘can never exceed’ staff experience

    The chain is reducing turnover, increasing engagement and “fostering a collaborative culture” among employees to drive traffic, Tarun Lal said.

    By Bryan Wassel • April 2, 2026
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    How Firehouse Subs is leveraging franchise incentives to speed up growth

    RBI’s smallest chain wants to speed up openings and fill in key U.S. markets, with bonuses targeting strong operators and multi-unit development.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    Zaxbys appoints GoTo Foods exec as CFO

    Michael Dixon will oversee the chain’s financial strategy, planning and analytics and accounting and treasury as it continues to expand beyond 1,000 units.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Golden Corral appoints Nestlé vet as CFO

    Trona Balkissoon will oversee the buffet chain’s financial strategy, including franchised- and corporate-unit health, and ensure the chain grows responsibly. 

    By • March 27, 2026
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    53-unit Applebee’s franchisee files for bankruptcy

    Neighborhood Restaurant Partners Florida has faced financial pressures since sales began to soften in 2015 and will now sell its restaurants to Applebee’s.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    How 10 major restaurant chains are overhauling their strategies

    From Wendy’s to Outback, heavyweight brands are investing in new menu items and operational improvements  — often accompanied by closures and renovations — to get back on track.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    Wonder hires CFO ahead of potential 2027 IPO

    Marc Lore has built a vertically integrated food delivery network including food halls, a makeline manufacturer and Grubhub. Now, he wants to take it public.

    By • March 24, 2026