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Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff
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Portillo’s lays off nearly a fifth of corporate staff

Portillo’s cuts 18% of corporate staff to streamline operations and refocus on growth amid sales decline. Learn how this strategy impacts business.

Manda Agustina · 10/08/2026
Salad Go Files Chapter 11 Shuts 70 Stores
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Salad Go Files Chapter 11 Shuts 70 Stores

Salad Go bankruptcy forces the fast‑casual chain to shut 70 restaurants, ending a decade‑long presence and highlighting financial strain on the business.

Manda Agustina · 06/08/2026
McDonalds CEO cites execution issues
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McDonalds CEO cites execution issues

McDonald's CEO cites execution issues as reason for US traffic slowdown, despite 0.8% same-store sales growth.

Manda Agustina · 05/08/2026
BJ’s Traffic Grows Strongest in Four Years
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BJ’s Traffic Grows Strongest in Four Years

BJ's Restaurants posted its strongest traffic gains in four years, with same-store sales rising by 6.5% and traffic increasing by 8.3% in…

Manda Agustina · 04/08/2026
Restaurants rely on staff gimmicks to attract customers
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Restaurants rely on staff gimmicks to attract customers

Restaurants use staff gimmicks to attract customers and boost brand consistency with memorable experiences like scripted phrases.

Manda Agustina · 03/08/2026
Starbucks sales rise after store upgrades
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Starbucks sales rise after store upgrades

Starbucks sales surge 7.9% after store upgrades and service model changes, boosting full-year forecasts. Discover how improvements drive growth.

Manda Agustina · 02/08/2026
Wingstop sales drop for fifth straight quarter
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Wingstop sales drop for fifth straight quarter

Wingstop sales have declined for the fifth consecutive quarter, signaling ongoing challenges for the chicken chain despite systemwide revenue growth.

Manda Agustina · 01/08/2026
Starbucks Refines Customer Experience
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Starbucks Refines Customer Experience

Starbucks refines customer experience with better in-restaurant service and revamped loyalty program, driving strong results for the company's growth and custom

Manda Agustina · 31/07/2026
Chipotle sales growth beats expectations
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Chipotle sales growth beats expectations

Chipotle sales growth beats expectations with a 2.2% increase in same-store sales, driven by higher average ticket size and transaction count.

Manda Agustina · 31/07/2026
Whataburger names Taco Bell executive as new CFO
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Whataburger names Taco Bell executive as new CFO

Whataburger appoints Taco Bell executive Ryan Moore as new CFO to drive expansion and financial strategy beyond Texas.

Manda Agustina · 30/07/2026