Category: News
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McDonald’s investor day preview: Three questions the CEO has to answer, and one he probably won’t
The stock is at a 52-week low. The CEO called out execution problems on the last earnings call. Tomorrow he takes the stage in Chicago for the first investor day in three years. Three questions decide whether Wednesday fades or rallies, and one question he probably will not answer.
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Wendy’s Just Admitted It Broke Its Value Equation. Every Restaurant CFO Should Read the Quote.
Wendy’s CEO Bob Wright just admitted the chain broke its own value equation. The financial fallout, and the four lessons every restaurant CFO should take.
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Denny’s Launches Nationwide Catering With ezCater on Aug 18, 2026: What Franchisees Should Do This Week
Free: The Restaurant Financial Health Checklist. The 6 numbers a chain CFO tracks weekly, plus 30 yes/no questions you can run against your P&L in 15 minutes. Written by a former chain CFO. Instant PDF. Send me the checklist Unsubscribe anytime. Denny’s put its first “Project Grand Slam” initiative in…
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Pizza Hut’s Global CEO Walked After LongRange Closed. Here’s the PE Playbook Every Operator Should Read Backwards.
Aaron Powell stepped down as Pizza Hut’s global CEO on August 17, hours after LongRange Capital closed. Here is what the transition tells operators and franchisees to watch for.
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Wendy’s Just Killed Its U.S. President Job. What That Signals to Every Multi-Unit Operator.
Wendy’s eliminated its U.S. President role on August 14, replacing it with a new COO position. The org chart change tells you where the board thinks the money is now.
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Bloomin’ Brands Raised Guidance on Pricing, Not Traffic
BLMN raised full-year EPS guidance on a +4.2% average check while traffic fell across three brands. What every operator should learn.
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Build a Restaurant P&L in 20 Minutes With Claude or ChatGPT
A four-prompt workflow to build a working restaurant P&L with Claude or ChatGPT. From a former operator who built 250+ by hand.
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How to Value a Restaurant to Sell in 2026: The Operator’s Guide
What restaurants actually sell for in 2026. EBITDA multiples by concept, add-backs buyers scrutinize, and an operator diligence checklist.