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- Taco Bell is reportedly being investigated as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
by alicia.kelso@informa.com (Alicia Kelso) on July 14, 2026Though authorities have not yet identified a responsible source, the company pulled several ingredients from its menu in some Michigan restaurants last week.
- It's tough being a restaurant franchisee right now
by jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) on July 13, 2026The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter looks at the growing number of bankruptcy filings by multi-unit franchisees.
- Restaurants are still losing traffic, even if they keep price hikes low
by jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) on July 13, 2026The Bottom Line: Industry traffic remains negative, even as price hikes have stabilized. And now gas prices could start going up again.
- The water sommelier is back
on July 13, 2026Food Writer’s Diary: The specialty profession rears its head every dozen years or so, but maybe this time it’s here to stay.