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Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s value meals with $10.99 deal as diners balk at fast-food prices

Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s value meals with $10.99 deal as diners balk at fast-food prices

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 18:14 ET Chili’s Grill & Bar took aim at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King on Wednesday, arguing that fast-food value meals no longer feel like a bargain and promoting its own $10.99 burger-and-sides deal. The post landed as McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors, “We continue to see a bifurcated consumer base,” a reference to spending splitting between higher- and lower-income diners. Fox News+1 The exchange matters now because value is becoming a front-line battleground in U.S. dining, with more consumers watching every dollar as food inflation and higher menu prices squeeze budgets. For casual-dining
1 January 2026
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Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 18:26 ET Arby’s is quietly closing some restaurant locations in the United States, renewing questions about how the 60-year-old sandwich chain is navigating an uneven fast-food market. Yahoo Finance The issue matters now because restaurant operators are heading into 2026 with customers still sensitive to price increases, while labor and rent remain elevated. For franchise-heavy chains, closures can quickly reshape local competition and shift sales to nearby stores. It also underscores how even established brands are tightening their footprints as they chase higher average sales per restaurant. Wendy’s interim CEO Ken Cook, announcing a separate
30 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
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