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KFC drops Pepsi for Coca-Cola across 3,600 U.S. restaurants as cola rivalry shifts again
KFC will replace PepsiCo beverages with Coca-Cola across roughly 3,600 U.S. restaurants from 2027, adding a high-profile win to Coca-Cola’s foodservice network.
Starbucks reportedly explored Chipotle takeover as CMG jumps 6%, but would a $50bn deal make sense?
Starbucks has reportedly explored acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, potentially creating the largest restaurant transaction on record. The strategic logic exists, but so do major questions around financing, integration and management distraction.
KFC Canada is spending C$30m on drinks, and the real target may be customers who are not hungry
KFC Canada is investing C$30m in Kwench beverages, testing whether shakes, refreshers and coffee can create a meaningful sales engine beyond chicken now.
Ten quarters of declines later, Pizza Hut set to leave the Yum family
Yum Brands (YUM) to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion to LongRange Capital and Yum China, netting $2.3 billion and adding a $4 billion buyback. Full analysis here.
Yum! Brands (YUM) lines up $2.7bn Pizza Hut sale as investors weigh $4bn buyback plan
Find out how Yum! Brands’ planned $2.7bn Pizza Hut sale could reshape fast-food strategy, buybacks, China growth and $YUM sentiment.
Papa John’s Protein Crust Pizza: Smart wellness play or expensive gimmick?
Papa John’s just tested a high-protein pizza crust in Atlanta. Is this the future of QSR wellness innovation? Find out what it means for the industry.
Can Wendy’s Project Fresh really close the valuation gap with McDonald’s and reboot its brand momentum?
Find out how Wendy’s new “Project Fresh” initiative aims to reignite growth, modernize restaurants, and close the valuation gap with rivals like McDonald’s and Yum! Brands.
Taco Bell Sweden debut: Will Stockholm’s first restaurant in winter 2025 change the Nordic fast food game?
Taco Bell will open its first Sweden restaurant in Stockholm winter 2025. Discover how Yum! Brands’ Nordic move could reshape the fast food industry.