Popeyes has fallen behind several of its biggest competitors in the latest customer satisfaction rankings, signaling new challenges for the popular fried chicken chain as rivals continue to improve the dining experience. According to the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), Popeyes earned a score of 73 out of 100, down 3% from last year. The decline gave the chain the lowest customer satisfaction score among [...]
Beloved fast-casual chain shutters 15 restaurants as layoffs follow payroll turmoil
A well-known Midwestern fast-casual chain is facing one of the biggest crises in its nearly six-decade history after abruptly closing restaurants, laying off employees, and grappling with payroll issues that left some workers waiting for multiple paychecks. Beef-a-Roo confirmed this week that it has implemented companywide layoffs as it restructures operations, while employees continue to deal with uncertainty surrounding [...]
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Houston’s Hurricane Harvey-shuttered Fiesta Mart will reopen after nine years
Texas shoppers have watched restaurants and retailers make difficult location decisions throughout 2026, including a series of major chain closures across the state. In northwest Houston, however, one long-dark grocery store is finally preparing for a comeback. Fiesta Mart plans to reopen its Bear Creek-area supermarket on Highway 6 in September, nearly nine years after Hurricane Harvey flooding forced the location to [...]
Popular California-based pizza chain franchisee files for bankruptcy as debt mountsÂ
A franchisee operating five locations of a rapidly growing pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, underscoring the financial pressures many restaurant operators continue to face despite strong brand-level growth. Rogue Fare LLC, a longtime franchisee of Mountain Mike's Pizza, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. The Medford, Oregon-based [...]
How will Cracker Barrel’s food and experience change with the new CEO?
Cracker Barrel is getting new leadership at a moment when the restaurant is trying to repair its relationship with longtime customers. David Deno will inherit many of the food, service and value complaints that have frustrated Cracker Barrel regulars when he becomes CEO on August 10. Deno will replace Julie Felss Masino, who is stepping down after less than three years. Masino will remain as an adviser through October 9 to [...]
