Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut through two separate transactions totalling $2.7 billion, with Long Range Capital acquiring the global business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings purchasing the China operations for $1.2 billion.
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Blue Bottle Coffee has introduced Kyoto-Style Espresso, a slow-drip cold espresso made without machines, launching across its 152 global locations on June 16 with seven new cold drinks designed specifically for the way modern customers order coffee.
Jun 17, 2026
Hungry Howie's has appointed Jimmy Simonte as Executive Vice President of Marketing, bringing more than 25 years of Domino's experience to the Michigan-born pizza brand as it undergoes a major technology overhaul and prepares to launch a new loyalty programme.
Jun 17, 2026
BJ's Restaurants has appointed Monika Saxena as brand president, bringing over two decades of experience from LongHorn Steakhouse and Darden Restaurants, where she helped drive 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth.
Jun 17, 2026
Starbucks CFO Cathy Smith is transferring her principal accounting officer role to Val Bauduin, who will continue serving as SVP of corporate finance and development while reporting to Smith amid the chain's ongoing turnaround.
Jun 17, 2026
Jamba is celebrating National Smoothie Day on June 21 with $1 small smoothies, Golden Ticket scratch-offs, and a full weekend of exciting deals running from June 20 through June 22 at participating locations nationwide.
Jun 16, 2026
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut through two separate transactions totalling $2.7 billion, with Long Range Capital acquiring the global business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings purchasing the China operations for $1.2 billion.
Jun 16, 2026
Red Robin has entered into two refranchising agreements with Op Burgers and Kuber to sell 86 company-owned restaurants for $72.5 million, as part of a broader strategy to reduce debt and accelerate system-wide investment under its First Choice Plan.
Jun 16, 2026
Scooter's Coffee is running a buy-one-get-one drink offer from June 19 to 21, available exclusively through its mobile app after 11 a.m.- giving customers three days to treat dad to a free drink this Father's Day weekend.
Jun 16, 2026
Denny's is launching The Clock's Off Menu on June 24, combining breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites available any time of day, alongside new Slammin' Meal Deals Under $10 and exciting rewards for new members.
Jun 16, 2026
A group of Twin Peaks franchisees has been named strategic advisor to the chain's new owners following its sale out of bankruptcy, with a clear path to acquiring the brand outright within the next 12 to 16 months.
Jun 16, 2026
McDonald's Canada has appointed Jennifer DelVecchio as its new Chief Marketing Officer effective June 16, bringing her global expertise and deep Canadian market understanding to lead the brand's next chapter of marketing innovation and growth.
Jun 16, 2026
Welcome to the Restaurant Association News Digest. This week we're breaking down five important restaurant industry stories and, more importantly, what operators can learn from them. In this episode: 🍔 McDonald's expands McCafé with six new beverages across 14,000 locations 🌮 Taco Bell's Cantina platform reaches roughly 25% of orders 🐔 Chick-fil-A announces a new leadership structure to support growth 🥗 CAVA combines menu innovation with loyalty strategy 🍗 Popeyes accelerates international expansion and operational simplification Every story includes practical operator takeaways focused on profitability, operations, growth, marketing, and guest experience. Which story do you think will have the biggest impact on the restaurant industry? Join Restaurant Association for free: https://restaurantassociation.com #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantNews #QSR #Hospitality #RestaurantTechnology #FoodService #RestaurantAssociation #RestaurantOperations #Franchise #mcdonalds #tacobell #cava #chickfila #popeyes