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Wendy's US president Pete Suerken steps down, replaced by COO

- Beverage Trends - Quick Service - News 7 Brew’s latest growth is coming to the grocery aisle The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain will start selling bottled coffee and energy

The Lexington-based legacy chain revealed a flexible new store prototype ranging from 2,200 to 2,800 square feet to drive future franchise development.

The San Antonio-based burger chain is launching a "More for $4" value platform and simplifying its meal lineups to appeal to budget-conscious consumers.

Wendy’s U.S. President Pete Suerken is stepping down following a corporate restructuring that eliminated his role in favor of a chief operating officer position.

The fast-food chain is launching a line of chilled 'dirty sodas' for the autumn season to differentiate itself from competitors' early pumpkin spice releases.

The Philippines-based chicken brand marks a strategic shift toward multi-unit franchising with its first franchised U.S. location opening in Roseville, California.

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the latest controversy involving Subway, which is making it harder for franchisees to close stores.

The fast-food chain reported a 1.1% decline in same-store sales as a 'Hot Ones' marketing partnership failed to resonate with customers.

Trian Fund Management is reportedly collaborating with mega-franchisee Flynn Group and BlueFive Capital on a potential bid for the iconic burger chain.

Wendy’s reported a 7% decline in same-store sales and lost its position as the second-largest U.S. burger chain to Burger King following a difficult second quarter.

- Finance - Quick Service - News Burger King’s sales took off last quarter, but Popeyes is in a slump The fast-food burger chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% in the second qua

Dutch Bros buys up to 65 Salad and Go locations.

- Mergers & Acquisitions - Quick Service - News Bain Capital is buying Gong Cha The private-equity firm is acquiring the 2,200-unit bubble tea chain from TA Associates. [](https://

- Finance - Fast Casual - News Shake Shack’s sales rise, thanks in part to the World Cup But soaring beef costs continue to pressure the fast-casual chain’s profitability. [](https

Why did Cracker Barrel change its CEO one year after its logo controversy?

Whataburger has appointed industry veteran Ryan Moore, formerly of Torchy’s Tacos and Taco Bell, as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 31.

The bubble tea brand signed a 50-unit development deal with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company, the largest direct franchising agreement in the brand's history.

The pizza giant is implementing a week-long 50% discount on all menu-priced pizzas to drive order volume amidst tightening consumer spending in the delivery sector.

SBH Foods PLK is set to acquire 23 Popeyes locations in Orlando for $2.7 million following the bankruptcy of the 136-unit franchisee Sailormen.

- Quick Service - Operations - Labor - News Burger King is reimagining the restaurant manager role to improve service In its latest effort to improve the restaurant experience, the

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t really need to offer delivery. It’s one of the hottest restaurant chains in the industry, currently riding a streak of positive same-store sales that dates back to 2010, excluding the pandemic.

Restaurant franchisees are facing challenges, with some filing for bankruptcy

- Finance - Franchising - Quick Service - News Another big Hardee’s franchisee declares bankruptcy Superior Star, which bought 93 struggling Midwestern locations of the fast-food c