Florida-Born Wing Brand Brings Signature Wings to Greater Houston Area LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Hurricane Grill & Wings and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of the first Hurricane Grill & Wings in the greater Houston area, and the second location for the beloved wing brand in Texas. Located in the Plantation Village shopping center, the new Lake Jackson restaurant offers guests a welcoming dining experienc ...

这个春节，江苏餐桌更趋健康、简约与文明。"少油、少盐、少糖""小份菜、半份菜、拼盘菜"全面普 及，超70%的消费者选择按需点餐、适量定制，拒绝铺张浪费。全省餐饮企业积极响应文明餐桌行动， 免费提供打包服务、推出光盘奖励、发布剩菜温馨提示，春节餐饮浪费率同比下降60%。同时，健康养 生需求持续走高，养生汤品、时令素菜、轻食正餐订单同比增长45%。 扬子晚报网2月24日讯（记者 范晓林）2026马年春节，江苏餐饮市场全线飘红、热度拉满。扬子晚报/ 紫牛新闻记者从江苏省餐饮行业协会获悉，9天假期，全省餐饮收入突破183亿元，同比增长11.9%，日 均增长额创下近五年新高；320万桌年夜饭飘香江苏大地。 春节期间，江苏餐饮消费势头迅猛，全省餐饮收入达到183亿元，同比增长11.9%，消费规模继续位居 全国前列。全省超22万家餐饮门店"春节不打烊"，覆盖正餐、小吃、快餐、火锅、茶饮、老字号等全业 态。重点监测企业平均翻台率达到2.8次/天，核心商圈、美食街区、景区周边餐厅持续火爆，热门门店 排队时长超1小时，人气居高不下。南京、苏州、无锡、扬州稳居消费第一梯队；苏北、苏中县域餐饮 增速高达12.3%，高于全省平均水平， ...

OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portillo’s Inc. (“Portillo’s” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTLO), the one-of-a-kind restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance Highlights (vs. Fourth Quarter 2024): Total revenue of $185.7 million, an increase of 0.6% or $1.1 millionSame-restaurant sales decrease of -3.3%Operating income of $10.3 million, a de ...

Domino's (DPZ) posted mixed fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results as the chain doubles down on growing sales, store count, and profits while consumers home in on value. The pizza chain posted revenue of $1.54 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter on Monday morning. That was up 6.4% year over year and a tick above the $1.52 billion Wall Street forecast, per Bloomberg consensus data. The bump was driven by higher order volumes and an increase in the company's food basket pricing to stores. Adjusted earnin ...

Core Viewpoint - First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. announces the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Mel Hope, who will assist in the transition to his successor, ensuring continuity in financial leadership [1][2][3] Company Leadership Transition - Mel Hope has been with First Watch since 2018 and has played a crucial role in guiding the company through its IPO and various growth phases [2] - The company is actively seeking both internal and external candidates for the CFO position, with Hope expected to remain until a successor is appointed [1][2] Company Overview - First Watch is recognized as a leading Daytime Dining concept, specializing in made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using fresh ingredients [3] - The company operates over 630 restaurants across 32 states and has received multiple awards, including 1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards 2025 [3] - First Watch has a commitment to community impact, having raised approximately $2.0 million through donations linked to children's meals served [3]

Total revenues increased 20.3% to $1.2 billion, with System-wide sales up 16.1% to $1.4 billionIncome from operations margin of 2.3% and Restaurant level operating profit margin of 18.5% Net income of $19.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $120.9 million 64 system-wide restaurants opened across 23 states BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, ...

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Del Taco franchisee Matadoor Restaurant Group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in July, has closed all of its 14 locations in Georgia as of last week, Del Taco confirmed in an email to Restaurant Dive. Del Taco no longer lists any locations open in Georgia on its website and only lists one Alabama location — where Matadoor als ...

Core Insights - MTY Food Group reported a normalized adjusted EBITDA of CAD 87.7 million for Q4, a 48% increase year-over-year, primarily due to a one-time CAD 29.5 million increase in gift card breakage income from unredeemed balances [1][6] - The company ended fiscal 2025 with positive net unit growth for the first time since 2013, adding 19 locations in Q4 [4][5] - Free cash flow per share reached CAD 5.68, marking the strongest cash generation in the company's history [12][13] Financial Performance - Same-store sales declined by 1.7% in Q4, with Canada flat and the U.S. down 2.8% [2] - Net income attributable to owners was CAD 32.1 million, or CAD 1.40 per diluted share, improved due to a prior year's impairment loss and current year's gift card breakage [11] - Cash flow from operations was CAD 46.2 million, up from CAD 43.7 million year-over-year, while free cash flow increased by 38% to CAD 37.6 million [13] Operational Highlights - Franchise operations in Canada saw a 1% revenue increase, while U.S. operations experienced a decline, aligning with same-store sales trends [7] - Corporate store segment profit was CAD 7.9 million, a 23% year-over-year increase, with margins improving from 5% to 7% [9] - The food processing, distribution, and retail segment achieved a revenue growth of 27%, driven by a shift in the retail model [10] Strategic Focus - Management is prioritizing long-term investments to enhance guest and franchisee experiences [2] - The company is undergoing a strategic review, which is ongoing but does not have a defined timeline [15] - MTY expects franchisee EBITDA growth to outpace same-store sales growth as it adds higher-quality stores [8]

Financial Performance - Domino's Pizza reported a revenue increase of 6.4% for Q4 2025, reaching $1.53 billion, up from $1.44 billion in Q4 2024 [1] - For the full fiscal year 2025, total revenue was $4.93 billion, compared to $4.70 billion in 2024 [1] - Net income for Q4 2025 was $181.64 million, a 7.2% increase from $169.44 million in Q4 2024 [2] - The full fiscal year net income for 2025 totaled $601.70 million, up from $584.17 million in 2024 [2] Sales Growth - Global retail sales increased by 4.9% in Q4 2025 and 5.4% for the entire year [3] - In the US, same-store sales rose by 3.7% for Q4 and 3% for the fiscal year 2025 [3] - International same-store sales grew by 0.7% in Q4 and 1.9% for the full year [3] Earnings and Shareholder Value - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 2025 was $5.35, an increase of 9.4% from $4.89 in Q4 2024 [4] - The increase in EPS was attributed to higher net income and a reduced weighted average diluted share count due to share repurchases [4] Store Expansion - Domino's experienced global net store growth of 392 outlets in Q4 2025 and 776 outlets for the entire fiscal year [4] Management Commentary - CEO Russell Weiner highlighted the achievement of 32 consecutive years of same-store sales growth internationally and noted a gain in market share in the US [5] - The strong financial results contributed to increased franchisee profits, demonstrating the company's ability to enhance store-level profitability [5]

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