Restaurants
RFK Jr. announces new nutrition guidelines, pushing more protein and less processed food
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 7, 2026. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday shared […]
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Chick-fil-A launches its biggest ever marketing campaign as restaurant industry traffic shrinks
Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said. Source: Chick-fil-A For Chick-fil-A’s 80th anniversary, the chicken chain is going all out: retro packaging, collectible cups, themed merch and even the chance to win free food for a year. The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic. To win back […]
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Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani jump on merger with rival franchisee Sapphire
CITY CENTER, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA – 2019/06/26: Pizza hut outlet at City Center Shopping Mall of Kolkata . (Photo by Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani International rose as much as 5.3% after it announced plans to merge […]
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Yum Brands’ India partners Sapphire, Devyani to merge, creating fast-food franchisee giant
Yum Brands logo Dado Ruvic | Reuters Sapphire Foods India said on Thursday it will merge with Devyani International, in a move that is likely to consolidate local franchisee partners of Yum Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut. The deal, first reported by the local Economic Times, comes as fast-food franchisees in India face slowing same-store […]
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2026 will bring more GLP-1 weight loss pills — and new habits. These stocks are poised to benefit
The ripple is about to become a wave. Right now, there are numerous barriers for people who are considering treating their obesity with GLP-1 drugs. Early on, there were manufacturing bottlenecks that resulted in short supplies of Novo Nordisk ‘s Wegovy and Eli Lilly ‘s Zepbound. There were insurance coverage issues for these pricey treatments, […]
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Tech startup Hyphen is bringing AI to the lunch line — with help from Cava and Chipotle
At a challenging time for the restaurant industry, major chains like Chipotle and Cava are putting money behind automated makelines from startup Hyphen. The San Jose, Calif.-based company aims to help restaurants achieve two key goals in a hyper-competitive environment: speedy throughput and good customer service. The technology makes for a less chaotic and more […]
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These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025
As the restaurant industry endured another difficult year, many chains opted to close underperforming locations as they try to turn around their businesses. Inflation-weary consumers have pulled back their restaurant spending, choosing to eat at home or chasing deals when they go out for a meal. While some restaurants have won over reluctant diners, the […]
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Restaurants’ hottest menu item in 2025 was ‘value.’ That won’t change next year
McDonald’s restaurant in San Diego, California, U.S., Oct. 31, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters “Value” was the buzzword du jour for restaurant executives that lasted all year — and it will likely stick around in 2026, too. Over the last year and a half, diners, particularly those who make less than $40,000 a year, have […]
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Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants hikes revenue outlook for second straight quarter
An Olive Garden restaurant in Milpitas, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported strong sales growth, fueled by demand at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. For the second straight quarter, the company hiked its full-year outlook for revenue growth, although it only […]
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Chipotle chases the protein craze with new menu items — including meat in a cup
A Chipotle restaurant in San Francisco, California, US, on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is entering the snack business. The fast-casual giant announced Thursday it will roll out its first-ever “High Protein Menu” later this month, featuring grab-and-go protein cups. Starting Tuesday, customers in the […]
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