Wendy's sales fall but beat expectations in Q3

November 7, 2025

Wendy's reported a global systemwide sales decrease in Q3 due to lower sale-restaurant sales in the U.S., partially offset by contributions from net new…

McDonald's reports same-store sales growth

November 5, 2025

Despite what McDonald's calls a pullback in consumer spending, the brand reported a sales increase of 3.6%, with global systemwide sales of over $36 billion…

Could Yum Brands sell Pizza Hut?

November 4, 2025

Yum Brands is exploring options to potentially sell Pizza Hut after the brand's same store sales fell 1% during the third quarter. Taco Bell and KFC, two QSR…

How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its popular fried chicken, is successfully overcoming its low U.S. brand awareness and crowded market…

Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…

SynergySuite Secures $12 Million to Lead the AI-First Future of Restaurant Operations

SynergySuite raises $12M led by Oyster Capital to accelerate its AI-powered restaurant operations platform. The funding supports global expansion for their…

Wendy's sales down in U.S. in Q2; adds 44 restaurants

August 8, 2025

Wendy's reported earnings today of $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8%, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, according to a press release.

McDonald's rebounds in US in 2nd quarter

August 6, 2025

McDonald's came out on top in its Q2 earnings report, besting analysts' expectations.

Yum Brands misses earnings mark, Pizza Hut, KFC struggling in U.S.

August 5, 2025

Yum Brands has missed the mark on its Q2 earnings for the period ended June 30.

4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…

Reducing indirect vendor overcharges for restaurants

by Larry Levine — Expense Reduction Consultant, P3 Cost Analysts

Restaurant operators face financial pressure from various costs and declining customer visits, with many overlooking potential savings in "fixed costs" like…

Krispy Kreme sells remaining ownership in Insomnia Cookies

June 11, 2025

Krispy Kreme has sold its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies Holdings LLC to Insomnia Cookies and existing shareholders involved in the July 17, 2024 sale of…

2025 High Demand Delivery Dates Calendar

Download the 2025 calendar of this year's most high-volume restaurant delivery dates

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The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

Forecast for Profit

To plan for the future, you need to understand your past. As the owner/operator of a restaurant, this means looking at your sales data so that you can more…

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Navigating capital structures amid economic challenges

by Blas Escarcega — VP of Franchise Development, Pollo Campero

Amid economic challenges and rising costs, businesses facing Main Street loan maturities can explore flexible refinancing solutions and industry-specialized…

Enterprise Ebook

If you’re a growing multi-unit franchise looking to improve sales and optimize your marketing spend, you know how difficult it can be without a proper system…

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Simplifying Operations with Cash Management and Smart Safe Services

Partnering with a provider for Cash Management and Smart Safe Services can streamline operations, enhance security, and improve restaurant profitability.

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Pizza Hut franchisee could close more than 140 stores

July 24, 2024

A large Pizza Hut franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a financial dispute with the brand's parent company and EYM Group. EYM Group operates…

Botrista secures $120M in funding to fuel automated beverage platform growth

July 16, 2024

Botrista, the developer of a data-driven, automated beverage platform, has closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $12…