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 ...

Company Believes It Has Regained Compliance with Nasdaq Stockholders’ Equity Requirement and Is Awaiting Formal DeterminationBREA, CA, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN) today released a comprehensive shareholder update following the premium-priced equity today announced that it has received $6.5 million in gross proceeds from an equity investment priced at $5.45 per share, representing approximately three times the Company’s current market price and reflecting strong inves ...

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 ...

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 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 the appointment of Ian Thomas as Executive Vice President of Finance, effective immediately.Mr. Thomas joins Happy Belly with more than 25 years of senior financial leadership experience, including deep expertise in franchised restaurant systems, public and private company reporting, and m ...

Core Viewpoint - Jollibee Foods Corp. plans to spin off its international business and list it on a US stock exchange to enhance its global expansion strategy, resulting in a significant surge in its share price [1][3]. Group 1: Business Strategy - The spinoff will create two distinct listed entities, allowing for sharper strategic focus and clearer equity narratives for each business [4]. - The international business will encompass all operations outside the Philippines, while the domestic unit will remain listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange [2]. Group 2: Financial Impact - Jollibee shares rose by 14.5%, marking the largest single-day increase since October 2008, and the company was the top performer in the Philippines' stock index [3]. - The international segment accounted for approximately 43% of Jollibee's revenue of 224.2 billion pesos ($3.8 billion) from January to September, up from 28% in 2019 and 21% in 2017 [8]. Group 3: Market Position - Jollibee is actively competing with global fast-food giants like McDonald's and Yum! Brands, having completed 27 cross-border deals worth around $1.1 billion since 2000 [7]. - The company operates 10,304 stores as of September, with 6,859 located overseas across more than 30 countries [8].

Core Viewpoint - France has made employment and retention measures for people with disabilities compulsory in the hospitality sector, impacting hotels, cafés, and restaurants [1][2][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new obligations stem from an official order published in November 2025, extending a May 2025 collective agreement to all employers and employees in the hospitality industry [1][2]. - The arrêté of 7 November 2025 enforces the terms of the national HCR collective agreement, focusing on employment continuity, workplace inclusion, and retention of workers with disabilities [2][3]. Group 2: Compliance Requirements - Companies in the hospitality sector must review and update human resources policies to comply with the new requirements, including recruitment, internal support, and workplace adjustments for disabled employees [3][4]. - Hotels are now legally required to adopt policies supporting disabled workers and document compliance where necessary [4][5]. Group 3: Broader Context and Implications - The change aligns with broader labour law trends in France that emphasize sector-wide equal opportunity commitments [5][6]. - For international hotel operators and hospitality professionals, the extension signals that disability inclusion is now a legal requirement, necessitating proactive planning in recruitment, retention, and employee support initiatives [7].

Jollibee Foods Corp. (OTC:JBFCY) announced plans on Tuesday to separate its international business and list it in the U.S. by late 2027.Jollibee To Spin Off Global OperationsThe Philippine fast-food giant plans to establish a new entity, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), to house all of its overseas operations and businesses. Its domestic operations will remain a separately listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange.The spinoff aims to sharpen each company's strategic focus and better al ...

Group 1 - The retail and catering industry in Hubei Province achieved a total transaction amount of 20.943 billion yuan from January 1 to January 3, with a year-on-year growth of 6.97% [1] - In Henan Province, the monitored 350 retail enterprises generated sales of 0.671 billion yuan in the first two days of the New Year holiday [1] - Hunan Province reported a total consumption amount of 46.030 billion yuan from December 31, 2025, to January 2, 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.27%, with goods consumption at 21.711 billion yuan (up 16.03%) and service consumption at 24.319 billion yuan (up 32.69%) [1]

Core Insights - The restaurant industry faced challenges in 2025 due to inflation and reduced consumer spending, impacting stocks negatively, although Darden Restaurants showed relative strength [1][2] - Darden aims for revenue growth of 8.5% to 9.3%, with Olive Garden focusing on healthier menu options, potentially leading to better stock performance in 2026 [2] - Texas Roadhouse, despite a 6.6% decline in stock value last year, may rebound due to various factors including consumer preferences shifting towards sit-down dining experiences [4][8] Industry Trends - The rise in beef prices significantly affected restaurant chains like Texas Roadhouse, leading to increased operational costs [5] - Consumers' tolerance for higher meal prices has been tested, with the cost of eating out rising nearly double compared to eating at home, which saw a year-over-year increase of 1.9% [6] - The trend of "shrinkflation," where smaller portions are offered at the same or higher prices, has negatively impacted fast-casual restaurant chains [7] Company-Specific Factors - Texas Roadhouse's market cap is approximately $12 billion, with a current stock price of $174.32 and a gross margin of 13.27% [8] - Tax changes related to overtime and tips may indirectly benefit Texas Roadhouse, potentially improving employee retention and attracting new staff [9][10] - Increased retained earnings from overtime workers and larger tax rebate checks could lead to higher casual dining spending in 2026, supporting a rebound for Texas Roadhouse [11]