The Pizza Sector Is Struggling Right Now
The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcasts looks at World Cup sales, Domino’s quarter and Cracker Barrel’s comeback.
August 14, 2026
The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcasts looks at World Cup sales, Domino’s quarter and Cracker Barrel’s comeback.
When the chain learned Pfendler had eaten at Denny’s before shoving off on her 43-day Pacific trek, it leapt into action to support her.
Some orders, especially longer-distance deliveries, will have higher service fees under the new model, but most will cost the same or less, the company said.
The fast-food chain’s recent merchandise drop, a first for the company, demonstrated that its loyalty members want more than just discounts.
Tokyo-based Create Restaurant Group, which also owns U.S.-based Il Fornaio and Wildflower, also bought two one-off sister brands. All were part of Nova Restaurant Group.
The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the sale of Pizza Hut, Jersey Mike’s consumer sentiment, and Dave & Buster’s weak
A Deeper Dive: RJ Hottovy, head of analytical research for Placer.ai, joins the weekly restaurant finance podcast to talk about the industry’s challenges.
FBG Bid Co., a company formed by some of the bankrupt restaurant chain operator’s former bondholders, bought Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and others for $595 million.
Taste Tracker: Cava, Roti, Logan’s, Sweetgreen, Taco Bell, Bojangles, Luckin Coffee, Tropical Smoothie, Shake Shack and 7 Brew headline restaurant menu trends and news.
Data from tracking firms found weak results last month, but restaurants are still winning the discretionary spending battle.
The trade group called for a regulatory framework on hemp-derived THC, saying that a potential federal ban would destroy a $1.6 billion market opportunity for restaurants.
Family-dining chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, according to Technomic Top 500 data.
The publication also won Gold for best company profile, best individual profile and best column from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
New research from Technomic unpacks the ‘new realities’ shaping industry trends amid a tough macroenvironment.
The new recipe, recently introduced to the menu, already accounts for 25% of fish and chips orders. The beer is selling well, too.
Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Wingstop, White Castle, Shake Shack, Applebee’s, Tropical Smoothie Café, Peet’s, HTeaO, Lazy Dog and Juice It Up headline restaurant menu news and trends.
The foodservice distributor develops on-trend seasonal products that fit operators’ needs, going straight to its customers to find out what matters most.
The fast-casual chain on Wednesday rolled out new Salad Stuffers, which involve salads stuffed into new soft Italian rolls.
Seven & I Holdings said that its planned initial public offering won’t take place until March 2027 at the earliest. It comes amid rising gas prices and economic concerns.
Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Chili’s, Firehouse Subs, Lazy Dog, Sonic, Buffalo Wild Wings, Domino’s, Whataburger, KFC and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.
The menu rollout is part of the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain’s “Ignite the Joy” transformation plan, which CEO John Dillon said is showing traction in growing sales and traffic.
Employers, including restaurants, cut jobs last month.
Parent company Block just shrunk its workforce by 40%, saying it plans to do more with AI.
The city says the apps’ policy of asking for tips after delivery has hurt workers’ earnings. It will soon require them to ask for tips in advance.
Ulyses Camacho was named chief transformation officer of the fast-food Mexican chain as Yadav Enterprises takes over ownership.
Founders Table Restaurant Group will expand its fast-casual portfolio with the addition of the 19-unit health-focused concept.
Sailormen, which operates 130 locations of the fast-food chicken chain in Florida, struggled with heavy debt and liquidity challenges.
Customers bristled at inflation, igniting the most intense value war the industry has ever seen.
The doughnut chain is selling its operations in Japan to Unison Capital for $65 million.
During another tough year for the industry, numerous restaurant chains and large franchisees filed for bankruptcy. Here are the filings that mattered the most in 2025.