Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut through two separate transactions totalling $2.7 billion, with Long Range Capital acquiring the global business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings purchasing the China operations for $1.2 billion.
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Jamba is celebrating National Smoothie Day on June 21 with $1 small smoothies, Golden Ticket scratch-offs, and a full weekend of exciting deals running from June 20 through June 22 at participating locations nationwide.
Jun 16, 2026
McDonald's Canada has appointed Jennifer DelVecchio as its new Chief Marketing Officer effective June 16, bringing her global expertise and deep Canadian market understanding to lead the brand's next chapter of marketing innovation and growth.
Jun 16, 2026
A group of Twin Peaks franchisees has been named strategic advisor to the chain's new owners following its sale out of bankruptcy, with a clear path to acquiring the brand outright within the next 12 to 16 months.
Jun 16, 2026
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut through two separate transactions totalling $2.7 billion, with Long Range Capital acquiring the global business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings purchasing the China operations for $1.2 billion.
Jun 16, 2026
Red Robin has entered into two refranchising agreements with Op Burgers and Kuber to sell 86 company-owned restaurants for $72.5 million, as part of a broader strategy to reduce debt and accelerate system-wide investment under its First Choice Plan.
Jun 16, 2026
Denny's is launching The Clock's Off Menu on June 24, combining breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites available any time of day, alongside new Slammin' Meal Deals Under $10 and exciting rewards for new members.
Jun 16, 2026
Welcome to the Restaurant Association News Digest. This week we're breaking down five important restaurant industry stories and, more importantly, what operators can learn from them. In this episode: 🍔 McDonald's expands McCafé with six new beverages across 14,000 locations 🌮 Taco Bell's Cantina platform reaches roughly 25% of orders 🐔 Chick-fil-A announces a new leadership structure to support growth 🥗 CAVA combines menu innovation with loyalty strategy 🍗 Popeyes accelerates international expansion and operational simplification Every story includes practical operator takeaways focused on profitability, operations, growth, marketing, and guest experience. Which story do you think will have the biggest impact on the restaurant industry? Join Restaurant Association for free: https://restaurantassociation.com #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantNews #QSR #Hospitality #RestaurantTechnology #FoodService #RestaurantAssociation #RestaurantOperations #Franchise #mcdonalds #tacobell #cava #chickfila #popeyes
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