One Reason Food is So Expensive - Government

Costco was forced to recall 80,000 lbs of butter because it was not labeled "contains milk."

Will McDonald's Save Krispy Kreme?

Krispy Kreme Momentum in McDonald's - QSR

C-stores struggle against QSR Discounting

"Among c-store operators who consider their foodservice programs to be in direct competition with QSRs, three-quarters said they are specifically concerned about McDonald’s value meal offerings on their own traffic and sales for foodservice"

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QSR Breakfast Inflation - Marketwatch

Quotes our friend analyst Mark Kalinowski

Menu prices 77% over five years ago?

Boeing Grounds DEI

Elon Musk on DEI: “Do you want to fly in an airplane where they prioritized DEI hiring over your safety? That is actually happening,” Musk said on X.

In a subsequent post, Musk wrote: “People will die due to DEI,” 

Boeing dismantles DEI department - NY Post

Wendy's to Close 140 Stores

Attempting to Convince Shareholders that QSRs are a Growth Industry

* In most chains, new stores typically pay higher franchise fees and royalties than older stores.

* As Wendy's has acquired many franchisees over the years, the corporation has likely developed a real estate portfolio that needs trimming. In many locations, a QSR is not the highest and best use of a property. Wendy's (and other chains) can close the store, sell the property, and book a tidy gain. Let the franchisee pay to build a new store down the street and pay higher fees.

Wendy's to close 140 restaurants