Best High-Traffic Areas in Texas to Open a Restaurant
Explore high-traffic Texas markets where restaurants can succeed by matching concepts, customer behavior, visibility, and daily demand.
Apr 30, 2026
Explore high-traffic Texas markets where restaurants can succeed by matching concepts, customer behavior, visibility, and daily demand.
Apr 30, 2026
Learn how to calculate food cost, control margins, reduce waste, price menu items, and use technology to improve restaurant profit.
Apr 29, 2026
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A look at how U.S. brands expand through multi-unit deals, cross-border partnerships, and seasoned operators in 2026.
Apr 29, 2026
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McDonald’s unveils six beverages across 14,000 restaurants on May 6, expanding McCafé with Refresher and crafted sodas and a new store-level beverage specialist role.
Apr 29, 2026
Explore marketing strategies for food businesses using reviews, professional photos, SEO, social media, partnerships, events, and catering.
Apr 28, 2026
Learn how to write a coffee shop business plan that covers concept, location, menu, finances, branding, marketing, and risk planning.
Apr 27, 2026
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Holiday-driven menu drops fuse nostalgia with wellness, turning menus into living calendars for fast-casual brands.
Apr 28, 2026
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Susannah Frost named Chick-fil-A President, joining Cliff Robinson as COO to guide domestic expansion and international growth.
Apr 28, 2026
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Ghost pepper-led promotions redefine autumn menus as chains blend heat, storytelling, and seasonal collaborations to drive foot traffic.
Apr 28, 2026
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CAVA rolls out Garlic Ranch Pita Chips with a Steak + Harissa Bowl and a refreshed Rewards program, tying flavor innovation to personalized guest experiences.
Apr 28, 2026
Callaway completes the majority sale of Topgolf to Leonard Green, rebrands as CALY, and tightens the balance sheet to focus on core golf gear.
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Callaway Golf has closed a consequential pivot that reshapes its business map. The company sold 60% of Topgolf and Toptracer to Leonard Green & Partners, with the deal effective January 1, 2026. Topgolf will run as an independent entity under new owners, while Callaway keeps a 40% stake and maintains a commercial partnership. In the same move, Callaway will rename the parent to Callaway Golf Company and pursue a new NYSE ticker CALY, around mid-January. The cash proceeds, nearing $800 million, will strengthen liquidity and enable debt reduction, setting the stage for a sharper focus on golf equipment and technology.
Two independent entities will emerge: Callaway, a leading golf equipment and technology platform, and Topgolf, a high-growth, venue-based entertainment brand. In the closing, Topgolf will operate under Leonard Green ownership, while Callaway retains a 40% stake and continues a commercial framework that aligns brand and technology through a shared history. The strategic separation is designed to unlock distinct investment theses and accelerate value creation for shareholders, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to capital, risk, and growth. This is a disciplined move, not a retreat.
Looking ahead, the real test is execution. Each unit will pursue its own capital plan under independent governance, delivering on its growth ambitions while safeguarding the brand relationships that powered Callaway’s broader push.