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Collins Foods has agreed to transfer 20 of its 27 Australian Taco Bell restaurants to a new partnership involving Taco Bell’s parent company, marking a decisive step in its strategic exit from the brand.

Guzman y Gomez has reported a robust first half of FY26, delivering strong revenue and profit growth alongside significant restaurant network expansion in Australia and the US.

Trading in Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited shares has been suspended following compulsory acquisition notices issued by Finaccess Restauración, S.L., signaling a pivotal ownership change.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand advises shareholders to hold off on responding to Finaccess's takeover offer until the Target Company Statement is released, promising clearer guidance by late October.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises reported flat network sales and a modest decline in earnings for FY25, unveiling a comprehensive strategic reset focused on cost reduction, franchisee profitability, and market-specific turnarounds.

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has reported record FY25 results, surpassing $1.18 billion in global network sales and delivering a 45.5% increase in EBITDA. The company also declared its maiden fully-franked dividend, signaling confidence in sustained growth.

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has reported a record FY25 with $1.2 billion in network sales and a 152% jump in net profit, underpinned by strong comp sales growth and rapid restaurant expansion. The company also declared its first dividend and outlined ambitious plans for continued growth and margin improvement.

Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

Guzman y Gomez has unveiled an ambitious expansion and margin improvement plan at the 2025 Macquarie Australia Conference, reaffirming its FY25 guidance and spotlighting strong franchise growth and operational excellence.