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Restaurant Industry News 7 November 2025 - 14 December 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock: News, Buyback, Earnings Outlook and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock: News, Buyback, Earnings Outlook and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 15, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) enters the week of Monday, December 15, 2025 with investors focused on a familiar question—is the brand’s long-term growth story back in control, or is near-term traffic pressure still the main risk? The latest headlines offer ammunition for both sides. On the bullish end: Chipotle has opened its 4,000th restaurant, showcased new kitchen equipment aimed at improving speed and throughput, and expanded shareholder returns with an additional $1.8 billion share repurchase authorization. Chipotle InvestorRoomOn the cautious end: management has acknowledged macroeconomic pressure on demand and has recently been working through execution issues—notably digital order
14 December 2025
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Chipotle Stock (CMG) Rallies Into the Weekend as $1.8B Buyback, 4,000th Store and Holiday Deals Take Center Stage — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Chipotle Stock (CMG) Rallies Into the Weekend as $1.8B Buyback, 4,000th Store and Holiday Deals Take Center Stage — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (prices as of U.S. market close) Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) ended the week with momentum, closing up 3.64% on Friday to $36.14 and extending its streak to four straight sessions of gains, even as broader U.S. indexes finished lower. MarketWatch+1 While CMG remains well below its 52-week high (data varies by provider), the late-week move came as investors digested a cluster of company updates—from a fresh $1.8 billion share repurchase authorization to a headline growth milestone: Chipotle’s 4,000th restaurant, opened in Manhattan, Kansas. MarketWatch+2SEC+2 Key takeaways for CMG stock today CMG stock this
13 December 2025
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Leon job cuts and restaurant closures: co-founder John Vincent’s turnaround plan (Dec 13, 2025)

Leon job cuts and restaurant closures: co-founder John Vincent’s turnaround plan (Dec 13, 2025)

Updated Saturday, 13 December 2025 — Leon, the UK “naturally fast food” chain known for positioning itself as a healthier alternative on the high street and in travel hubs, is moving into a restructuring process that could see multiple restaurant closures and job losses in the weeks ahead. The company has brought in Quantuma to steer the process and is preparing proposals for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) — a widely used UK rescue mechanism that can allow a business to renegotiate costs (especially leases) and exit loss-making sites faster.cateringtoday.co.uk+ 3Sky News+ 3restaurantonline.co.uk+ 3 The shake-up comes just weeks after
13 December 2025
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Chipotle Stock (CMG) Rallies on 4,000th Restaurant Milestone: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chipotle Stock (CMG) Rallies on 4,000th Restaurant Milestone: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG ) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 12, 2025 , with shares rising after the company marked a major growth milestone: its 4,000th restaurant . As of the latest trade update, CMG was around $36.13 , up roughly $1.26 (about 3.6%) on the session, with an intraday range of $34.92 to $36.34 and a market cap near $52.5 billion . That price pop comes as investors weigh a mix of upbeat expansion headlines and lingering concerns about consumer demand, menu pricing power, and cost pressures—issues that have kept CMG well below last
12 December 2025
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Wingstop (WING) Stock on December 11, 2025: Price Drop, Q3 Slowdown and Whether the Chicken Chain Is Still a Growth Story

Wingstop (WING) Stock on December 11, 2025: Price Drop, Q3 Slowdown and Whether the Chicken Chain Is Still a Growth Story

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) stock is back under pressure as of December 11, 2025, even though the fast‑casual chicken chain continues to grow restaurants at a torrid pace and roll out new technology aimed at boosting long‑term sales and margins. On Thursday, Wingstop shares traded around $234–$235, down roughly 5% on the day and nearly 15% year to date, while still carrying one of the richest valuations in the restaurant space.StockAnalysis+1 At the same time, Wall Street still sees sizeable upside: consensus 12‑month price targets cluster in the low‑to‑mid $300s, implying 30–45% upside from current levels even after analysts trimmed
11 December 2025
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Brinker International (EAT) Stock: Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Turnaround Outlook as of December 11, 2025

Brinker International (EAT) Stock: Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Turnaround Outlook as of December 11, 2025

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) — the parent of Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy — is back in the market spotlight. On December 11, 2025, Brinker shares are trading around $146, up roughly 7% intraday, after bouncing between $135.85 and $146.00 so far in today’s session. That puts the stock about 24% below its 52‑week high near $192 and roughly 46% above its 52‑week low around $100, underscoring how volatile the turnaround story has been for investors over the past year. Investing.com+1 Company snapshot: a Chili’s‑powered turnaround Brinker operates more than 1,600 restaurants worldwide under the Chili’s
11 December 2025
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CMG Stock: Can Chipotle’s Holiday Freebies Turn a Brutal 2025 Into a 2026 Comeback?

CMG Stock: Can Chipotle’s Holiday Freebies Turn a Brutal 2025 Into a 2026 Comeback?

Published: December 7, 2025 Key Takeaways There are two “CMG” tickers in the wild: Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) and Computer Modelling Group (TSX: CMG). This article focuses on Chipotle Mexican Grill. Where CMG Stock Stands Today As of the latest close, CMG trades around $33.94 per share, giving Chipotle a market cap of roughly $52.5 billion and a price‑to‑earnings ratio near 34x based on trailing earnings of about $1.15 per share. Stock Titan That premium multiple sits well above the restaurant sector median (roughly 23–24x), a gap highlighted by Trefis in its recent work on the stock’s valuation. Trefis
7 December 2025
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Denny’s Santa Rosa Shutdown: How the Coddingtown Closure Fits Into a $620 Million Sale and a Wave of Restaurant Closures

Denny’s Santa Rosa Shutdown: How the Coddingtown Closure Fits Into a $620 Million Sale and a Wave of Restaurant Closures

Published November 27, 2025 Denny’s has closed its longtime Santa Rosa Coddingtown Mall restaurant just weeks after agreeing to a $620 million sale to private equity investors. Here’s what we know about the closure, the buyout, new shutdowns in Canada, and what it all means for Denny’s diners in 2025 and beyond. Santa Rosa loses its Coddingtown Denny’s Diners in Santa Rosa, California are waking up today to the news that one of the city’s most familiar late‑night stops is gone. The Denny’s at Coddingtown Mall, on West Steele Lane, has quietly closed its doors. A sign on the restaurant
27 November 2025
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Today, November 23, 2025: Institutional Investors Shuffle Positions as Wall Street Debates a Comeback

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Today, November 23, 2025: Institutional Investors Shuffle Positions as Wall Street Debates a Comeback

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) heads into the new trading week trying to shake off one of the roughest stretches in its public history. After a brutal post‑earnings sell‑off, the stock finally bounced on Friday — but it’s still down close to 50% in 2025, even as big institutional investors, Wall Street analysts and the company itself all make moves to reset expectations. StockAnalysis+2Simply Wall St+2 Below is a detailed look at where CMG stands today, November 23, 2025, and the most important news and themes driving the stock right now. CMG stock price snapshot heading into the week As
23 November 2025
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard Franchisee M&M Custard Files Chapter 11, Putting 32 Dairy Queen Rival Locations at Risk

Freddy’s Frozen Custard Franchisee M&M Custard Files Chapter 11, Putting 32 Dairy Queen Rival Locations at Risk

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — One of the largest operators of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sending fresh shockwaves through the already-stressed frozen dessert and fast-casual sector on Sunday, November 16, 2025. M&M Custard LLC, an Overland Park–based franchisee that runs 32 Freddy’s locations across six states, submitted its voluntary Chapter 11 petition to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas on Friday, November 14. Court filings show roughly $5–$5.2 million in assets against about $27.7–$28 million in liabilities, and list between 100 and 199 creditors. The Sun+3ET Now+3The Economic Times+3 The case has
16 November 2025
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Wendy’s to Close 200–350 U.S. Restaurants as ‘Project Fresh’ Accelerates — What We Know Today (Nov. 10, 2025)

Wendy’s to Close 200–350 U.S. Restaurants as ‘Project Fresh’ Accelerates — What We Know Today (Nov. 10, 2025)

Wendy’s will shutter a mid‑single‑digit percentage of its U.S. restaurants, equal to roughly 200–350 locations, as part of a turnaround dubbed “Project Fresh.” Here’s the latest for Monday, Nov. 10. Nation’s Restaurant News+1 What’s new today (Nov. 10) Industry outlets added color to Wendy’s plan this morning, noting the closures are one piece of a broader effort to regain U.S. traffic while competitors posted quarterly gains. Executives also highlighted a sharper marketing focus and a push to win new customers — not just repeat value seekers — under Project Fresh. Restaurant Dive+1 How many stores, and where? Wendy’s guided to
10 November 2025
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Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) Cuts 2025 Outlook, Sells Spyce Robotics to Wonder for $186.4M After Weak Q3 — 11/7/2025

Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) Cuts 2025 Outlook, Sells Spyce Robotics to Wonder for $186.4M After Weak Q3 — 11/7/2025

What happened Sweetgreen reported third‑quarter FY2025 revenue of $172.4 million, down 0.6% year over year. Same‑store sales fell 9.5%, driven by an 11.7% drop in traffic and product mix, partly offset by 2.2% of price increases. Digital remained a majority of sales (61.8%), with 35.3% coming through owned digital channels. Restaurant‑level profit margin compressed to 13.1% from 20.1% a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA swung to ‑$4.4M from +$6.8M. The company opened six net new restaurants in the quarter. Business Wire Management cut full‑year guidance, now expecting $682–$688M in revenue, comps of ‑8.5% to ‑7.7%, restaurant‑level margins of 14.5%–15%, and
7 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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