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Yum Brands begins a strategic review of Pizza Hut, signaling potential separation as U.S. headwinds outweigh global scale. KFC shows modest growth while peers offer a divestiture playbook.

Domino’s unveils a confident refresh anchored by a sonic “Cravemark,” aligning brighter visuals, packaging tiers, and cultural voice with a growth engine spanning new stores, delivery aggregators, and a swelling loyalty base.

Sun Holdings acquires Bar Louie, adding a 39‑unit gastropub to its 1,800+ location platform. The deal extends a methodical M&A trail and targets scale‑driven recovery.

As add-ons compress Chipotle’s price edge, the chain shifts to value-forward storytelling backed by selective price clarity while macro headwinds pressure traffic.

Facing a 5% same-store sales dip in Q2 2025, KFC names Melissa Cash U.S. CMO and pairs the role with a new CDTO to execute the ‘Kentucky Fried Comeback’ plan.

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Black Rock Coffee Bar’s Nasdaq debut raised $294 million and set a confident tone for disciplined, density-first expansion from 158 stores to 1,000 by 2035.

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McDonald’s USA launches a seven-year, $200M Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative with NFWF and NRCS, supporting regenerative grazing and habitat restoration across 38 states.

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Togo’s reaffirms Glenn Lunde as CEO on September 9, 2025, tying leadership continuity to a modernization push built on loyalty, digital, Speedline 3.0, and franchise-led expansion.

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Amid policy cross-currents, consumers favor protein-forward, clean-label options—reshaping morning routines, menus, and messaging from suppliers to beverage giants.

Leaning on tourism-driven familiarity and cultural touchpoints, Chipotle plans a demand-led entry into Singapore and South Korea, pairing brand recognition with SPC’s operational track record.