Mark Walsh, CEO, reported "We delivered our anticipated inflection in earnings, posting our first quarter of year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth in nearly 2 years, supported by profit contribution ...

McDonald’s spent some of 2024 and all of 2025 trying to find the right value equation to win back lower-income consumers who represent a bulk of the chain’s business. It almost seemed like the company ...

Fast-food chain Wendy's will shutter 5% to 6% of its stores nationwide in the first half of 2026 as part of an ongoing downsizing plan. Interim CEO Ken Cook first told investors in a Nov. 7 quarterly ...

Budget-conscious Americans are returning to McDonald’s as the fast-food giant doubles down on value meals, discounted bundles and limited-time promotions aimed at stretching diners’ dollars. The ...

Women’s clothing boutique Francesca’s has filed for bankruptcy and is now beginning nationwide store-closing sales. The Houston-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy ...

McDonald's has doubled down on value messaging to customers with Extra Value Meals and Snack Wraps, which boosted sales in the fourth quarter. But some franchisees are standing ground in their ability ...

Lawson’s Dairy stores had their beginning in 1939 when James Joseph “J.J.” Lawson (27 Jan 1888-23 Jul 1962) opened a retail counter to sell milk by the gallon and ice cream at his Lawson Milk Company ...

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski re-emphasized to investors Wednesday evening that the brand refuses to “get beat on value and affordability” and that “It’s in our DNA.” The burger giant’s recent ...

Major chains, including Wendy's and Macy's, are citing efficiency as the reason behind the closures. Pizza Hut is one of the latest companies to announce closures. Retailers and restaurants are ...

More than 1,200 US retail stores and restaurants are set to close by the end of 2026. Major chains, including Wendy's and Macy's, are citing efficiency as the reason behind the closures. Pizza Hut is ...