Beverages a Bright Spot for McDonald's, But Plenty of Questions Still to Answer
McDonald's reports Q3 results with 2% sales from new beverage platform
· QSR Magazine· October 27, 2026
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Is 'Deep Value' Done in QSR? What McDonald's New Menu Focus Reveals About What's Next
McDonald’s, while fending off AI pricing debates , is gearing up for wide-ranging changes across its business, and spending billions to get there .
· QSR Magazine· October 21, 2026
Papa Johns fights an uphill battle as its brand perception lags behind pizza rivals
Papa Johns has been the subject of several take-private deals for well over a year now as the pizza chain grapples with negative sales and major stock declines.
· Restaurant Business· September 3, 2026
Pizza Hut’s future is uncertain despite $2.7B sale
Yum Brands’ $2.7 billion divestiture of the pizza chain to LongRange Capital aims to improve corporate margins but leaves the brand's long-term recovery in question.
· Restaurant Dive· June 22, 2026
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7B
When Pizza Hut announced the possibility of a sale, Yum CEO Chris Turner said that a turnaround for the chain might be best executed outside of Yum.
· Restaurant Dive· June 16, 2026
McDonald’s value, menu innovation drive positive Q1 comparable sales
McDonald’s reported a 3.9% increase in U.S. same-store sales for the first quarter, credited to successful marketing collaborations and new menu innovations.
· Restaurant Dive· May 7, 2026
McDonald's Franchisees Divided Over $5 Meal Deal Extension
McDonald's franchisees are divided over extending the $5 Meal Deal, with most supporting an extension through August.
· 1851 Franchise· July 26, 2024
Little Caesars Winning Inflationary War Despite Price Hikes
Earlier this year, Little Caesars raised t he price of its famous "Hot N Ready" pizza for the first time in 25 years — upping the cost from $5 a pie to $5.55.
· 1851 Franchise· July 20, 2022
The Long Term Effects of the Restaurant Industry's Labor Shortage We Aren't Thinking About
The labor shortage in the restaurant industry may have long-term implications beyond anticipated, with 1.5 million job openings in the food and beverage sector.
· 1851 Franchise· June 29, 2021
The Wave of COVID-19 Restaurant Closures Has A Silver Lining for Franchise Brands
The COVID-19 pandemic has a silver lining for franchise brands, with large-scale chains and franchises more resilient to economic downturns.
· 1851 Franchise· November 26, 2020
Brinker International Announces Commencement Of Public Offering Of Common Stock
Brinker International commences public offering of $125 million in common stock, with net proceeds intended for general corporate purposes.
· Franchising.com· May 7, 2020
Brinker International Announces Pricing Of Public Offering Of Common Stock
Brinker International announces the pricing of a public offering of common stock, expected to close on or about May 11, 2020.
· Franchising.com· May 7, 2020
QSR: COVID-19 Has Cost Starbucks $915 Million So Far
Starbucks has recorded its first system-wide same-store sales slide since 2009, with a 25% drop in April and an estimated $915 million loss since mid-March.
· 1851 Franchise· April 29, 2020
QSR: Yum! Brands Has 7,000 Restaurants Closed Globally
Yum! Brands has closed approximately 7,000 restaurants globally, with Pizza Hut being the hardest hit, closing over 1,000 domestic locations.
· 1851 Franchise· March 26, 2020
Chipotle Takes Rewards Program National
Chipotle launched its national rewards program, partnering with Venmo to deliver surprise payouts to fans and increase digital presence.
· 1851 Franchise· March 12, 2019