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Restaurant Dive Trendline on Restaurant Financing
With SSCP's support, Corner Bakery completed bankruptcy restructuring, stabilizing its store count at about 90, with average per-store revenue rising from $1.6 million in 2023 to $2.2 million. The brand is restructuring low-density markets through franchising and plans to resume net growth by 2027.
Restaurant Dive Trendline on Loyalty & Rewards Strategy
7 Brew announced it will launch its first mobile app on August 12, with a simultaneous overhaul of its loyalty program. The new app supports points tracking, ahead ordering, and saving favorite drinks, designed to enhance customer stickiness through digital channels and support the brand's transition from a regional chain to a national coffee brand.
What’s the restaurant industry outlook for 2026?
In 2025, the restaurant industry showed the most significant divergence since the pandemic, with the gap between winners and losers widening. Entering 2026, macroeconomic uncertainty persists, but issues such as beverage innovation, casual dining experience upgrades, cost control, and labor retention have surfaced. Based on industry data and analyst views, this article outlines key trends and challenges for the restaurant industry in the new year.