Oct. 13, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Restaurant companies felt the heat this summer and early fall, with consumer spending shortfalls, lackluster traffic and operational complexities all making corporate leadership sweat.
Several major brands announced significant — and at times abrupt — strategic shifts. Starbucks closed 400 stores in a week; Sweetgreen cut its french fries; and Cracker Barrel scrapped a massive remodel program.
Take a look back at five of the most dramatic strategy shifts from the third quarter.
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Aneurin Canham-Clyne
Reporter, Restaurant Dive
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The chain only remodeled four stores before deciding to discontinue its reimage efforts, which drew the ire of loyal customers.
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The closures, which will largely take place over the next few days, follow a strategic review of the company’s North American store base as part of its larger turnaround plan.
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With same-store sales down by 7.6% and losses mounting, the salad chain is looking to trim operational complexity and corporate expenses.
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Here’s what the off-premise evolution means for operators—and how they’re adapting to succeed.
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The fast casual chain will focus on core markets and simplify operations as pricing and promotional problems weigh on same-store sales.
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The chain, which is struggling with growing net losses, is also considering refinancing debt and refranchising as part of a strategic review.
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