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Fat Brands lenders want Andy Wiederhorn suspended

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2026

A group of the fast-food operator’s bondholders want the company’s CEO suspended after a stock sale involving Twin Peaks. They also questioned the executive’s control over the company.

Financing

Inside the Starbucks turnaround

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2026

The coffee shop giant has spent the past 18 months returning to its roots as a coffee shop where customers want to stay. Now the company plans to go on offense.

Technology

Why a Dunkin' franchisee is using AI to count its doughnuts

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 06, 2026

Tennessee-based Bluemont Group was throwing away millions of dollars' worth of unsold doughnuts a year. Enter Do’Cast, an AI camera system that is helping it match supply with demand.

Financing

How will Chipotle lift itself out of its sales slump?

By Jonathan Maze and Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2026

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the fast-casual burrito chain’s tough year, Subway’s franchisee bankruptcy and Yum Brands.

Financing

Chipotle and Taco Bell had very different years in 2025

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2026

The Bottom Line: The two Mexican chains have long been among the industry’s most consistent performers. But that changed last year, at least for one of them.

Leadership

Taco Bamba has a new CEO, and other restaurant chain executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 06, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Technology

Fogo de Chão launches AI phone system with a familiar voice

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2026

The Brazilian steakhouse chain tapped “brand matriarch” Selma Oliveira to lend her identity to the AI answering system, which is designed to take some pressure off employees.

Financing

Bob Evans is acquired by private-equity firm 4x4

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2026

The 400-unit family-dining chain had been owned by Golden Gate Capital since 2017. Its new owner is planning long-term growth.

Operations

Sweetgreen jumps on catering bandwagon with new Build Your Own option

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 05, 2026

The chain unveiled a new format for groups of 10 to 10,000, allowing guests to create an off-premise makeline. It's the latest fast-casual chain to push hard into catering.

Consumer Trends

Valentine's Day dining is no longer for couples only

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 05, 2026

Recent data from OpenTable finds that friends, groups and even solo diners plan to visit a restaurant on the traditionally romantic holiday.

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