Wendy’s launches Dave’s Way turnaround, makes breakfast optional, as Q3 sales, earnings decline

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Wendy’s reported declining Q3 sales and earnings as it introduced Dave’s Way, an operational turnaround strategy focused on improving restaurant execution…

Wendy’s to acquire up to 163 Meritage Hospitality Group locations

November 5, 2026

The Wendy's Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 163 Wendy's restaurants from Meritage Hospitality Group as part of a broader effort to…

Amazon, Uber Eats partner to offer Prime members $0 delivery fees

November 5, 2026

Amazon and Uber have teamed up to bring restaur, the companies announced in a press release. The partnership comes on the heels of Uber's purchase of ezCater…

Taco Bell Foundation opens $13M Live Más scholarship program for 2027

November 5, 2026

The Taco Bell Foundation has opened applications for its 12th annual Live Más Scholarship program, making more than $13 million available to Taco Bell fans and…

McDonald’s looks to value, digital offers to reignite U.S. growth

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

McDonald’s third-quarter results showed signs of improving momentum, with international markets and digital promotions helping drive growth, even as softer…

5 takeaways: Yum! Brands looks to loyalty, beverages, tech to fuel growth

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Following its Pizza Hut divestiture, the company is sharpening its focus on KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill while investing in menu innovation, digital…

Yum China sets record for restaurant openings as profits climb

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

November 3, 2026

Yum China is accelerating its restaurant expansion across China, reporting higher revenue and operating profit for the third quarter as it works to capture…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY cut franchise fees and royalties

November 2, 2026

Famous Brands International, parent company of Mrs. Fields and TCBY, is offering new franchise owners a 50% discount on initial franchise fees and royalties…

DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17B deal as Q3 revenue climbs 34%

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

October 29, 2026

The $17B deal comes on the heels of DoorDash's record-breaking Q3 results.

Burger King leads RBI growth with 8.4% U.S. comps increase

October 29, 2026

Burger King delivered the strongest comparable-sales growth across Restaurant Brands International's major brands in the third quarter, as value offers…

Restaurant food costs face uneven pressure in 2027 as inflation accelerates

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Rising gasoline prices are adding to inflationary pressures, while ArrowStream forecasts sharply different commodity costs across restaurant segments, with…

Inside Meritage Hospitality’s bankruptcy: Beef costs, closures and a battle with Wendy’s

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Meritage Hospitality Group’s Chapter 11 filing reveals mounting pressures behind one of Wendy’s largest franchise operators, from declining sales and soaring…

McDonald's commits $8.5B to restaurant modernization

September 23, 2026

McDonald's has unveiled its McDonald's > NEXT strategy, first announced in June, outlining new growth and productivity targets aimed at increasing customer…

Voice AI has rewritten the drive-thru, the future of QSR

Voice AI is transforming the QSR drive-thru. With deployments at brands such as Taco Bell, the technology is helping franchisees streamline operations, reduce…

Qvinci launches RoyaltyHub to automate franchise royalty management

September 16, 2026

Qvinci Software has launched Qvinci RoyaltyHub, a new platform designed to automate the royalty management process for franchise brands, the company has…

Yum! Brands completes U.S. sale of Pizza Hut

September 2, 2026

Yum! Brands has announced in a press release the completion of its sale of Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to LongRange Capital. The sale, for…

Taco Bell heads to the UAE

August 31, 2026

Americana Restaurants International is bringing Taco Bell to the United Arab Emirates as part of an exclusive development agreement with Yum! Brands' Taco Bell…

Papa Johns Q2 revenue falls 9% as North America sales slump offsets international growth

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

August 7, 2026

Papa Johns' turnaround efforts continued to face headwinds in the second quarter, as softer consumer demand and an intensely promotional quick-service…

Wendy’s reports comp declines; remains focused on turnaround

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

August 7, 2026

Wendy's reported its Q2 earnings, showing a U.S. comparable same-store sales decline of 7% while international comps decreased 2.3%. Overall, global same-store…

Iconex Acquires Heartland Label Printers

M2S Group Strengthens Iconex Market Position and Footprint Through Acquisition of Heartland Label Printers