fast food

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

16 November 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

10 November 2025

Business News · Closures · Fast Food · NASDAQ:WEN · Restaurant Industry · Wendy’s

Wendy’s (WEN) pops after Q3 beat as ‘Project Fresh’ adds store-closure plan — Nov. 7, 2025

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) beat Q3 estimates, declared a $0.14 dividend, outlined 2025 guidance, and said a mid‑single‑digit percentage of U.S. restaurants could close under its new “Project Fresh” turnaround. Here’s what investors need to know today. Wendy’s delivered

7 November 2025

Business Strategy · Earnings Reports · Fast Food Industry · NASDAQ:WEN · Retail News · Stocks

Carl’s Jr. Drops $1 Meals Across SoCal as Shutdown Breaks Record—Who Qualifies, Where to Go, and What It Means for Fast‑Food Stocks

Key facts (updated Nov. 5, 2025): What’s happening With Washington’s budget impasse stretching to Day 36, the federal shutdown has officially broken the U.S. record. Negotiations sputtered again overnight, as senators floated outlines of a deal but failed to advance

5 November 2025

Economic Impact · Fast Food · Restaurant Deals · Southern California · Stock Market