An illuminated Guzman y Gomez sign at a restaurant in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Guzman y Gomez rose as much as 20.58% on Friday, after the Mexican-themed fast-food chain said it would exit the U.S. market and refocus on Australia. “Having spent the last…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The U.S.-Iran war drags on with no sign yet of a peace deal. Someone needs to tell the stock market. After a small early drawdown near the outset of the war,…
A pedestrian walks by a Domino’s Pizza on Dec. 9, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Domino’s Pizza stock fell 10% in morning trading on Monday after it reported weaker-than-expected U.S. same-store sales growth. The chain’s domestic same-store sales rose just 0.9%, lower than the 2.3% bump expected by Wall Street…
A mini burger, mini fries and mini beer, Clinton Hall’s “Teeny Weeny Mini Meal”, is pictured next to a regular-sized combo on Dec. 8, 2025 in New York City. Approximately one in eight American adults are currently taking drugs from the class of GLP-1 agonists that are now popular for weight loss, according to a…
My top 10 things to watch Friday, March 20 1. Stock futures are down this morning as oil works its way back up after a brief move lower on Thursday. The major averages are pacing for their fourth losing week in a row, with the S & P 500 and Dow down 0.4% and 1.2%,…
Starbucks union members and their supporters, including baristas who have just walked off the job, effectively closing a local branch, picket in front of the store, Feb. 28, 2025 in New York City. Andrew Lichtenstein | Corbis News | Getty Images Starbucks Workers United presented the company with a comprehensive proposed contract last month, the…
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) to the podium, on Friday, December 12, 2025, to celebrate the milestone of 4,000 restaurants. To honor the occasion, Scott Boatwright, CEO, joined by Chris Taylor, Chief Development Officer, NYSE, rings The Opening Bell®. Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings…
The stock market is well-positioned to bounce next week if the heavyweight companies set to report earnings deliver strong numbers, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. That’s because the market ended the week on a subdued note, the “Mad Money” host said, after the S&P 500 finished in the red for three straight days. The busy…
At a challenging time for the restaurant industry, major chains like Chipotle and Cava are putting money behind automated makelines from startup Hyphen. The San Jose, California-based company aims to help restaurants achieve two key goals in a hyper-competitive environment: speedy throughput and good customer service. The technology makes for a less chaotic and more…
As the restaurant industry endured another difficult year, many chains opted to close underperforming locations as they try to turn around their businesses. Inflation-weary consumers have pulled back their restaurant spending, choosing to eat at home or chasing deals when they go out for a meal. While some restaurants have won over reluctant diners, the…
