After closing 23 locations, burger chain sells 30 restaurants
For most of the past two years, the news coming out of this burger chain was about what it was losing. Locations. Revenue. Customers it could not hold onto. The…
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7-Eleven quietly takes over a 1,300-store convenience chain
In many cases, when a brand buys one of its rivals, it tends to eliminate any trace of that former competitor. That can happen even when the buyer promises to…
Dollar Tree sees big shift in consumer behavior
Even though most of my friends are gainfully employed right now, a lot of them are feeling shaky about their finances. And these aren’t people who live paycheck to paycheck…
Popular Asian dining chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Restaurant chains have faced financial distress caused by rising costs driven by inflation since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rising inflation led to a 35% increase in labor and…
Award-winning chef’s BBQ chain closes all locations
Barbecue in America is more than a style of cooking. It’s a regional identity. That identity is now colliding with the economics of running modern restaurant groups, and the strain…
Major cannabis cultivation supply chain provider closes 12 stores
As a journalist covering the cannabis landscape for over five years, I’ve reported on a number of regulatory changes and medical achievements in the space. Over the last decade, the…
Costco closure decisions to disappoint members
Costco has built one of the strongest customer loyalty machines in retail by consistently doing things that make its members feel like they’re getting a deal – and getting treated…
159-year-old whiskey brand fights for bankruptcy over liquidation
Once a company gets placed into a receivership, the owners lose control and, in most cases, the decisions made benefit creditors first. “A receivership was traditionally intended to help creditors…
Cava is betting millions on restaurant role most chains overlook
It’s been a tough couple of years for plenty of fast food chains, but Cava has seen significant growth. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, the Mediterranean restaurant…