Look at Burger King go. Outback Steakhouse continued its comeback in the second quarter. But Papa Johns’ Toy Story promotion was a bit of a disappointment.

Salad & Go has said its final goodbyes. McDonald’s journey to 50,000 restaurants will take longer than expected. And Dine Brands had a mixed Q2.

McDonald’s is bringing in new leadership for its now-struggling U.S. market. Dave & Buster’s is also making changes at the top. And another food-safety investigation is underway.

Domino’s is offering incentives for feedback on its app. Red Lobster’s former owner says Endless Shrimp was not its fault. And Popeyes’ upgraded chicken tenders are back in the spotlight.

Don’t expect a lot of new Starbucks shops in the U.S. next year. A new round of tariffs is here. And Yum has a new strategy now that Pizza Hut has been offloaded.

Domino’s is offering incentives for feedback on its app. Red Lobster’s former owner says Endless Shrimp was not its fault. And Popeyes’ upgraded chicken tenders are back in the spotlight.

Chipotle registered its strongest same-store sales growth since 2024. Taco Bell was the workhorse yet again for Yum Brands. And Jersey Mike’s is off and running as a public company.

Q2 was not so great for Wingstop. It’s IPO day for Jersey Mike’s. And Church’s Chicken gets an investment.

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