Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 7, 2026) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging restaurant brands, is pleased to announce that its multi-unit franchisee for Heal Wellness ("Heal") QSR in Alberta secures its 11th real estate location. This milestone further advances Heal's disciplined, asset-light growth strategy to scale into a leading smoothie and açaí bowl brand across North America. Heal Wellness is a fast ...

Last year was tough on restaurants. But UBS analysts say new tax breaks and a lower bar to clear could make 2026 more forgiving, particularly for the sit-down chains and fast-casual players that draw wealthier customers. ...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a fireside chat discussion as part of the 28th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, FL on January 12, 2026. The Company will also be meeting with institutional investors during the conference. El Pollo Loco’s discussion will begin at 11:30 AM ET and will be webcast live from the corporate website at www.elpolloloco.com under the “Investors” tab. About El Pollo Lo ...

You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletters. Dutch Bros has named Jennifer Somers its chief shops officer, reporting to chief executive officer Christine Barone. In this position, Somers will lead the fast-growing chain’s field organization and shop operations, ensuring growth and consistency across both company-owned and franchised locations.  “Jennifer is a people-first leader who brings an incredible blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership that w ...

McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit that accuses the fast-food giant of deceiving customers about what meat is used in its McRib sandwich.  The lawsuit, filed by four plaintiffs in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois last week, alleges that the McRib "does not contain any actual pork rib meat at all," despite its advertising.McDonald's says the claims are "meritless." In the suit, the plaintiffs argued that "despite its name and distinctive shape—its meat patty has been deliber ...

券商评级与目标价调整 - BMO Capital重申对公司“Market Perform”评级 并鼓励投资者维持持仓 同时将目标价从140美元上调至170美元 [1][6] 近期股价表现与市场对比 - 公司股价当日下跌1.35% 收于149.48美元 与标普500、道指和纳斯达克普涨的市场整体趋势相悖 [2] - 过去一个月公司股价上涨7.88% 显著跑赢同期零售-批发板块1.59%的跌幅 也优于标普500指数0.55%的涨幅 [2][5] 即将发布的财报预期 - 市场预期公司每股收益为2.51美元 较上年同期下降10.36% [3][6] - 预期营收将增长3.12% 达到14亿美元 [3][6] 股票交易特征与市值 - 公司股票日内波动区间为146.54美元至151.99美元 过去52周股价在100.30美元至192.22美元之间宽幅震荡 [4] - 公司当前市值约为66.4亿美元 在纽交所的成交量为945,919股 [4]

A flavor-forward lineup featuring $5 Bowls*, a Matty Matheson collaboration and the return of $10 Tuesdays** gives lunch something to look forward to Continue Reading KFC $5 Bowls PLANO, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- January has a way of testing people. The days are colder, lunch is getting more expensive, and the pressure to start the year strong often runs headfirst into reality. Self- improvement and restrictions run in tandem with resolutions, but we don't think they should. In fact, new research ...

Beloved familiar favorites like Hamburger Steak and Eggs in The Basket make a comeback, while new Spicy Maple sauce brings sweet heat to the menu LEBANON, Tenn., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter just got a whole lot warmer. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® invites guests to gather by the fireplace and savor the comfort of beloved classics, Hamburger Steak and Eggs in The Basket, returning by popular demand. This season, those favorites aren't just back on the menu; they're featured in Cracker Barrel's m ...

核心观点 - 公司宣布通过一笔溢价股权融资和权证注销交易 显著增强了资产负债表 并相信已重新符合纳斯达克股东权益要求 正等待交易所正式确认 管理层对2026年实现盈利和增长充满信心 [1][2][4] 融资与资产负债表强化 - 公司以每股5.45美元的价格向合格投资者发行了1,192,661股普通股 获得650万美元的总收益 该发行价约为公司当前市价的三倍 [1][2] - 截至2025年12月31日 公司估计股东权益约为340万美元 并因此相信已重新符合纳斯达克的股东权益要求 [2] - 公司在2025年12月31日完成了与先前投资者的权证交换及终止交易 注销了流通在外的权证并消除了约130万美元的衍生负债 这强化了资产负债表并减少了未来股权稀释 [3] - 管理层表示 这笔溢价股权融资结合权证相关负债的消除 显著增强了公司的资产负债表 解决了先前确定的权益不足问题 为2026年提供了坚实的财务基础 [4] 业务展望与战略 - 公司创始人兼首席执行官表示 随着运营业绩改善、成本管理加强以及国内外机会渠道的增长 对2026年感到兴奋 并预计在2026年实现盈利 [4] - 管理层相信 公司正从财务稳定性增强和强劲势头的地位 进入下一个增长阶段 [4] - 公司是一家总部位于加利福尼亚州的专业咖啡零售商 致力于提供高品质的手工咖啡体验 并通过其优质产品和技术先导的举措重新定义咖啡馆模式 [5]

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Blaze Pizza has hired John Owen, former chief operating officer of Scooter’s Coffee, as a CEO, effective Jan. 5, according to an emailed press release. Owen will succeed Beto Guajardo, who has led the chain since January 2023. Like much of the fast casual pizza segment, Blaze has struggled in recent years, shrinking from roughly 340 stores in 38 ...