Chick-fil-A CEO pressed on LGBTQ stance, affirms fast-food chain is focused on 'hospitality' for all customers
nypost.com/2026/10/15/business/chick-fil-a-ceo-pressed-on-lgbtq-stance-affirms-fast-food-chain-is-focused-on-hospitality-for-all-customers/

Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy’s restaurants in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy, saying that the fast-food chain has ... Show more

A basking shark was spotted gliding through the shallows of Loch Fyne, filmed just metres from Inveraray Pier.#Scotland #BaskingShark #LochFyne #Wildlife #Inveraray

Popeyes has arrived in Portsmouth. The popular American fast food chain opened its doors at 11am this morning with some customers waiting for over 12 hours to ... Show more

Queues snaked around the Burger King in Gosport ahead of its opening this morning. People arrived at 8am to get to the doors first with the fast food chain ... Show more

Bankrupt Mexican restaurant chain franchisee closing 47 locations
Read more: Bankrupt Mexican chain operator closing 47 locations
"I feel like I've been fired by America."
That's how Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino described the fallout from the restaurant ... Show more
Key FactsCracker Barrel CEO Steps Down Amid Brand Backlash
Jul 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Julie Masino, who led a controversial rebranding effort, will leave Cracker Barrel next month.
- The company faced customer backlash after changes to its logo and restaurant design triggered a sales decline.
- David Deno, former Bloomin' Brands CEO, will succeed Masino and join the board.
- Masino will serve as an advisor until October while the stock experienced notable volatility this year.
always preserve the core elements that people expect from Cracker Barrel— Julie Masino, Cracker Barrel CEO, after apologizing for the MAGA controversy and vowing to always preserve the core elements that people expect from Cracker Barrel.
17-year-old Mexican restaurant chain closes all locations
Read more: 17-year-old Mexican restaurant chain closes all locations
Southend High Street new Spice Hut fast food opening: A new branch of a halal fast food chain is set to open on Southend High Street, its second in the city
echo-news.co.uk/news/26443156.southend-high-street-new-spice-hut-fast-food-opening/

McDonald's highlighted challenges with its value menu, impacting sales and prompting reassessment. We want your take on the fast food chain ... Show more
Salad and Go closing all locations today: Cyclospora outbreak proves to be final nail for embattled chain
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John Oliver Exposes Trump’s Embarrassing Taco Bell Problem : The late-night comic says the president has “lost the moral high ground” to the fast-food chain over ...
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Key FactsJohn Oliver Contrasts Trump Administration With Taco Bell
Aug 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Up to 12,000 Cyclospora infections were recorded across nine U.S. states in recent weeks and traced to shredded iceberg lettuce produced by Taylor Farms.
- According to the article, about one-sixth of those affected contracted the infection at Taco Bell, which sources lettuce from Taylor Farms.
- Taco Bell removed the affected lettuce from its restaurants, a step John Oliver acknowledged despite his further criticism of the chain.
- Oliver accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of weakening agencies responsible for the response, while the CDC had lost a quarter of its employees, including eight of 11 parasite-tracking scientists.
It does say something pretty grim about America, that when it comes to acting swiftly to prevent a public health threat, the current government just lost the moral high ground to f--king Taco Bell.— John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, during a segment about the cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce at Taco Bell
30-year-old restaurant chain confirms more closures in 2026
Read more: 30-year-old restaurant chain confirms more closures in 2026
Closing date announced for major restaurant chain: A major restaurant chain has announced the closing date for its West Norfolk branch.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/closing-date-announced-for-major-restaurant-chain-9475961/

Yum Brands' sales rose last quarter, thanks to Taco Bell: The fast-food chain operator's system sales rose 5% last quarter as it works toward completing the sale ...
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National restaurant chain to close Northampton retail park site after 15 years: A national restaurant and pub chain is set to CLOSE its site at a busy retail ...
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/national-restaurant-chain-to-close-northampton-retail-park-site-after-15-years-8824743

Two young people have died after going diving in a Scottish loch on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to reports of two divers in trouble in Loch Fyne at ... Show more

Brewers Fayre to shut all of its Norfolk restauraunts: Brewers Fayre, which has a branch in both King's Lynn and Norwich, is to shut all of its pub ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26414558.brewers-fayre-shut-norfolk-restauraunts/

11 Restaurant Secrets About Olive Garden: From whether the breadsticks really are unlimited to frozen ingredients, here's every secret you need to know about ...
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A surprising restaurant chain outgrew Starbucks, Chipotle and Dunkin' last year: New restaurant rankings reveal a surprising winner as Wingstop outpaced some of ...
fastcompany.com/91573526/a-surprising-restaurant-chain-outgrew-starbucks-chipotle-and-dunkin-last-year

Salads are giving people the ick. What does it mean for slop bowl chains?: While no specific restaurant chain has been blamed for the cyclosporiasis outbreak ...
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Burger King is reimagining the restaurant manager role to improve service: The fast-food chain is turning managers into “Your Way Champions.” It is also ...
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Key FactsBurger King Empowers Managers to Boost Hospitality
Jul 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nrn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nrn.com
- "Your Way Champions" serve as the main point of contact for guests and are distinguished by unique shirts.
- Managers dedicate 60% of their time to engaging directly with customers, prioritizing hospitality over operational tasks.
- The company offers a hot and customized Whopper guarantee, providing immediate remakes and free coupons if standards aren't met.
- These initiatives contributed to a 5.8% rise in same-store sales during Q1, backed by $2 billion in operational and marketing investments.
The manager in charge should not be bogged down with expediting at the drive-thru or back in the kitchen making sandwiches,” Curtis said. “Now they have to do that from time to time. But that really should be 20% of their time. Twenty percent of their time should be dedicated to training and writing schedules and ordering food. And then 60% of their time should be guest facing.”— Tom Curtis, Burger King’s president, said in an interview about the Your Way Champion role and how managers should allocate their time.
Tainted Taco Bell ingredient ID'd as potential source of 'explosive diarrhea' parasite, cyclosporiasis: report
nypost.com/2026/07/16/us-news/potential-source-of-explosive-diarrhea-parasite-cyclosporiasis-idd/

McDonald’s Made a Big Bet on Caesar Salad. A Nationwide Outbreak Could Sink It: From Sweetgreen to Just Salad, Caesar is booming—but McDonald’s entry comes as ...
inc.com/ali-donaldson/mcdonalds-made-a-big-bet-on-caesar-salad-a-nationwide-outbreak-could-sink-it/91374613

Key FactsCyclosporiasis Cases Surge in Michigan, Ohio States
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- Michigan reported nearly 700 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as of July 6, predominantly in the southeastern region including Wayne County.
- Ohio recorded 177 cases across 43 counties by early July, with most infections emerging after June 20.
- The outbreak is suspected to stem from contaminated fresh produce, though the specific source remains unidentified.
- Treatment involves a 10-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and prevention focuses on washing produce thoroughly before consumption.
"There is a significant lag time between exposure to contaminated produce or contaminated materials and development of symptoms," she told ABC News. "So it can take a week, sometimes even two weeks between exposure and development of symptoms."— Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, infectious disease physician, epidemiologist and the chief medical executive for the state of Michigan, told ABC News.
Taco Bell locations are pulling certain ingredients off menus due to cyclosporiasis outbreak
salon.com/2026/07/13/taco-bell-locations-are-pulling-certain-ingredients-off-menus-due-to-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/

Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold for $2.7 billion: Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in two deals worth $2.7 billion
abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/struggling-pizza-hut-restaurant-chain-sold-27-billion-133918178

Chick-fil-A's reign is over. See who is now the top fast food chain
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/06/16/chick-fil-a-jersey-mikes-fast-food-customer-satisfaction/90574310007/

Pizza Hut restaurant chain is being sold: Pizza experienced a boom during the Corona pandemic, then a downturn set in. The company behind chains like KFC and ...
onetz.de/deutschland-welt/restaurantkette-pizza-hut-verkauft-id5405141.html

Watch as customers queue for free Whoppers as new Burger King opens near Hartlepool
hartlepoolmail.co.uk/business/consumer/watch-as-customers-queue-for-free-whoppers-as-new-burger-king-opens-near-hartlepool-8659992

Cracker Barrel posted better-than-expected results and raised its full-year forecast
qz.com/cracker-barrel-earnings-beat-raises-outlook-061026

US fast-food chain: Munich entrepreneur brings Taco Bell to Germany: The fast-food chain Taco Bell is set to come to Germany. After earlier plans for the first ...
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At least three people have died after the earthquake struck off the coast of General Santos City.
A resident of General Santos city captured this video of ... Show more
Philippines live updates: At least three dead after powerful earthquake strikes
Philippines live updates: At least three dead after powerful earthquake strikes

Tim Hortons says Temporary Foreign Worker program 'no longer necessary', turns to hiring locally
nationalpost.com/news/tim-hortons-says-temporary-foreign-worker-program-no-longer-necessary-turns-to-hiring-locally

Key FactsTim Hortons Boosts Local Hiring Amid Expansion Plans
May 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
- Tim Hortons is launching a campaign to recruit 10,000 new local team members as temporary foreign worker numbers have declined since 2024.
- Out of 110,000 employees, 4,000 are hired through the temporary foreign worker program, representing 3.6% of all restaurant roles.
- The company supported expanding the temporary foreign worker program during the pandemic but no longer sees the need due to high youth unemployment.
- Plans include opening 80 new restaurants and renovating 400 others, with $270 million invested by franchise owners and $130 million by the corporation.
lobbying for expanded access is no longer necessary.— Tim Hortons, in a release about its local recruitment campaign to hire 10,000 local team members
Pizza Hut brings back its old-school restaurant features as nostalgic customers rejoice: 'So excited'
nypost.com/2026/05/17/lifestyle/pizza-hut-brings-back-old-school-restaurant-features/

Popular restaurant chain to shut – but will it turn into extra hotel rooms?: It is the end for a restaurant chain in Lynn as a nationwide announcement has been ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/popular-restaurant-chain-to-shut-but-will-it-turn-into-ext-9464379/

Stephen Colbert Predicts One Fast Food Chain’s Warning May Finally Help Trump See the ‘Cost of ...
mediaite.com/media/tv/stephen-colbert-predicts-one-fast-food-chains-warning-may-finally-help-trump-see-the-cost-of-war/

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre could shut down in Norfolk: Whitbread has announced that it could close all of the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants om the UK ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26069285.beefeater-brewers-fayre-shut-norfolk/

A Popular Fast Food Chain Just Went All-In on MAHA With Its Latest Hire: Steak ’n Shake has appointed its first-ever Make America Healthy Again officer.
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The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants: Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining ...
restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/technomic-top-500-chain-restaurant-sales-slowed-again-2025

“I’ll smash your f****** teeth down your throat!” – the words of the ever-charming Jason Wells, during a road rage incident that went viral in 2015 ... Show more

Franco Manca shuts 16 restaurants, blaming ‘disproportionate’ taxes: The move adds Franco Manca to a growing list of UK hospitality firms that have been forced ...
cityam.com/franco-manca-shuts-16-restaurants-blaming-disproportionate-taxes/

How Asha Bhosle’s secret garam masala won over Tom Cruise and the world with 14 restaurants across two continents
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/asha-bhosle-restaurant-ashas-business-legacy-tom-cruise-ed-sheeran-10633474/

Key FactsAsha Bhosle: Bollywood Legend Passes Away at 92
Apr 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- Asha Bhosle, a legendary Indian vocalist, died at the age of 92 after months of declining health.
- She was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital and placed in the ICU due to cardiac and respiratory problems.
- Her professional singing career started in 1943, making her one of Bollywood’s most sought-after voices for decades.
- Despite personal hardships, she achieved numerous accolades including seven Filmfare Awards and two National Film Awards.
Deeply concerned to hear that Asha Bhosle Ji has been admitted to hospital. Praying for her good health and a speedy recovery.— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) reacting to Asha Bhosle's hospitalisation
Plans have been revealed to open a branch of global restaurant chain Wendy’s near Boston, potentially creating up to 40 jobs ... Show more
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American fast-food chain set to open in Torrox: Burger King has applied to the eastern Costa del Sol town hall for the necessary building permits with a view to ...
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Do you think cash is still relevant? 👉 "Friends of Hygiene": Restaurant chain to completely abolish cash payments from April Do you think cash is still relevant? 👉 "Friends of Hygiene": Restaurant chain to completely abolish cash payments from April
Pollo Campero is a restaurant chain that originated in Guatemala and is famous for the juicy, flavorful, and richly spiced fried chicken recreated in this ... Show more
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Burger King’s President Just Shared His Phone Number in a Push for Unfiltered Customer Feedback
inc.com/ali-donaldson/burger-king-president-phone-number-customer-feedback/91303901

Fast food chain cuts hundreds of jobs after collapsing into administration and shutting 22 locations...
thesun.co.uk/money/38223775/fast-food-chain-cuts-jobs-after-collapsing-into-administration/

Full list of 11 confirmed closures as fast food chain plunges into administration with 244 jobs axed...
thesun.co.uk/money/38234937/leon-fast-food-chain-restaurant-closures-administration/

Wendy’s to close hundreds of locations by the summer: Wendy's plans to close hundreds of its U.S. eateries by the middle of 2026. The fast food chain hopes ...
nydailynews.com/2026/02/13/wendys-closures-2026/

Cracker Barrel Wanted to Cut Costs. Instead, It Damaged Its Own Brand–Again: It's another lesson in what not to do from the beleaguered restaurant chain.
inc.com/minda-zetlin/cracker-barrel-wanted-to-cut-costs-instead-it-damaged-its-own-brand-again/91296332

Indiana-based restaurant chain will contribute to Trump savings accounts: Steak 'n Shake is among businesses that will match contributions to new Trump Accounts ...
indystar.com/story/money/2026/01/29/trump-accounts-employer-contributions-employees-steak-n-shake-near-me/88415980007/
Key FactsTrump Accounts Boost Children’s Financial Futures
Jan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Trump Accounts begin with a one-time $1,000 government deposit for children born between 2025 and 2028.
- Parents and other contributors may add up to $5,000 annually to increase the account’s value over time.
- Funds are invested in low-cost index funds designed for long-term growth and can be used for education, home purchase, or starting a business.
- Billionaire donations, including $6.25 billion from the Dells and per-child gifts from Ray Dalio, support children in lower-income areas.
This President is voracious in his desire to hear from America's leaders about how to make America better. This is citizen democracy at its best.— Brad Gerstner, investor, at the launch event of the Trump Accounts.
Popular South African fast-food restaurant in hot water: A fast-food chain is in hot water after a video circulated on social media showing restaurant staff ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/848651/popular-south-african-fast-food-restaurant-in-hot-water/

New Hammonds of Hull plans submitted to council: A national restaurant chain and new coffee store are set to open in the building
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/new-hammonds-hull-plans-submitted-10782784

Lyss: McDonald's closes branch due to proximity to Aarberg: The fast food chain is not renewing the lease on its branch at Hirschenplatz. From July ...
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The ‘McAtlas’ guide: A global chain with local flavor: McAloo Tikki, McBaguette, McSpaghetti... Photojournalist Gary He’s book takes a visual tour of the ...
english.elpais.com/travel/2026-01-10/the-mcatlas-guide-a-global-chain-with-local-flavor.html
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses: The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7yl53e11do

Pollo Campero is a restaurant chain that originated in Guatemala and is famous for the juicy, flavorful, and richly spiced fried chicken recreated in this ... Show more
How to Make Pollo Campero-Style Spicy Fried Chicken
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New family restaurant for Northbrook Street: Poppins restaurant chain is to open up in Newbury.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/new-family-restaurant-for-northbrook-street-9447685/

A Love Letter to Cook Out, the Most Underrated Fast Food Chain: Like all good fast food, it’s quick and cheap; but there are some quirks that make this North ...
vice.com/en/article/yw7d4y/a-love-letter-to-cook-out-the-most-underrated-fast-food-chain

Fast food chain will keep Newbury branch open on Christmas Day: A fast food chain has confirmed it will keep the Newbury branch of its restaurants open on ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/fast-food-chain-will-keep-newbury-branch-open-on-christmas-d-9447109/

Popular restaurant chain in Milton Keynes faces uncertain future as second administration notice filed
miltonkeynes.co.uk/business/popular-restaurant-chain-in-milton-keynes-faces-uncertain-future-as-second-administration-notice-filed-5454476

In an act of boycott, Malaysia makes its own ‘McDonald’s’: Malaysian consumer shift to home-grown alternatives appears to have staying power ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/in-an-act-of-boycott-malaysia-makes-its-own-mcdonalds
McDonald’s AI-generated holiday ad from the Netherlands has been getting all sorts of flak in recent days. But a response video recreating one of the AI actors ... Show more
AI actor from pulled McDonald’s ad skewers her own spot in comic takedown
AI actor from pulled McDonald’s ad skewers her own spot in comic takedown

Viennese schnitzel chain insolvent: What will happen to the branches?: A traditional Viennese schnitzel restaurant is facing closure. It's already the second ...
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Sheffield restaurants: Big name fast food chain Chopstix to open in city centre with ‘huge food giveaway’
thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/sheffield-restaurants-big-name-fast-food-chain-chopstix-to-open-in-city-centre-with-huge-food-giveaway-5433851
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Popular fast food chain set to take over former Tim Hortons site in Boldon: A popular fast food chain is coming to Boldon Colliery.
shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/popular-fast-food-chain-set-to-take-over-former-tim-hortons-site-in-boldon-5424485

Christmas kicks off in Japan as KFC opens its Tokyo Christmas pop-up restaurant. The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's ... Show more
Ozempic and other GLP-1s about to take a bite out of the fast-food business: experts
thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/ozempic-and-other-glp-1s-about-to-take-a-bite-out-of-the-fast-food/article_e945bc49-2fcf-5c7f-89ae-c2dd3b9805eb.html

New pictures inside American fast-food chain which is NOW OPEN in the 'the bustling' centre of 'downtown' Northampton
northamptonchron.co.uk/business/new-pictures-inside-american-fast-food-chain-which-is-now-open-in-the-the-bustling-centre-of-downtown-northampton-5415699

Take a look inside this popular new American fast-food chain which is NOW OPEN in the 'the bustling' centre of 'downtown' Northampton
northamptonchron.co.uk/business/take-a-look-inside-this-popular-new-american-fast-food-chain-which-is-now-open-in-the-the-bustling-centre-of-downtown-northampton-5415699
