After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.
From Denny's to Outback Steakhouse, a wave of closures is sweeping through America's familiar dining landscape. Experts point to a perfect storm of inflation, shifting consumer habits, and financial pressures reshaping where we eat.
Facing soaring business rates and cautious consumers, UK restaurant chains are deploying deep discounts and creative promotions to attract diners, as the sector grapples with post-pandemic recovery and a cost-of-living squeeze.
A growing list of casual dining chains are turning to bankruptcy court and closing underperforming stores as heavy debt loads and shifting consumer habits take their toll. The latest casualty, FAT Brands, has moved to permanently close 32 locations and reject their leases.
HubSpot CEO Yamini Rangan acknowledges the breakneck pace of change in tech roles but argues the core value of education—learning how to think and solve problems—remains timeless, even as she guides her own son into the field.
MTF Enterprises, operator of 43 Subway locations, enters bankruptcy protection, alleging that aggressive lending practices crippled its finances. The case highlights growing tensions within the franchise model and the risks of alternative small-business financing.
