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Smokey Bones Shuts All U.S. Restaurants After Abrupt Nationwide Closures

The Chapter 11 case at parent FAT Brands now points to a reversal of its pledge to keep restaurants open.

Jersey Mike's Confidentially Files for IPO

Winmark Q1 Profit Slips as Company Rolls Out Ad Fund and Point-of-Sale Upgrade

Denny's Elevates Christopher Bode to CEO, Launches 24-Month 'Project Grand Slam' Overhaul

Carl’s Jr. Franchisee With 65 California Stores Files for Chapter 11

Burger King Launches U.S. Hiring Drive for Up to 60,000 Roles

Burger King Launches Hiring Drive for Up to 60,000 U.S. Workers

NYC Secures $1.8 Million for Fast‑Food and Retail Workers, Files Case Against Staten Island Dunkin’ Operator

McDonald’s Big Arch Prices Vary by Nearly 74% Across the U.S.

Varun Beverages’ Bevco to Buy South Africa’s Crickley Dairy for R238 Million

KFC, Franchisees Agree to $28.8 Million Settlement Over Alleged Denied Rest Breaks

Domino’s UK Profit Falls 15% as Orders Decline

Applebee’s Closes Select Restaurants in Indiana, Missouri and New York as Dual‑Brand Push Accelerates

Burger King Publishes President’s Phone Number for Direct Customer Feedback

Del Taco Abruptly Closes All 11 Georgia Locations, Exits State

Greene King Pub Partners Hits 100 Franchises, Plans 30 More in 2026 With First Moves Into Wales and South West England

Barbeques Galore Enters Voluntary Administration as Receivers Are Appointed

Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Restaurants in First Half of 2026 Under Yum’s Restructuring

Yum Brands to Close About 250 U.S. Pizza Hut Stores in First Half of 2026

Iceland Offers to Supply McDonald’s Hash Browns as £1.99 Price Row Intensifies