Analysis
The Great Pivot: How Wendy’s 1,000-Unit China Expansion Signals the End of Domestic Dependence
The era of relying exclusively on the American suburbs for year-over-year revenue growth is officially dead. As the third quarter of 2026 unfolds, the stagnation of the domestic fast-food market—driven by consumer pushback against inflation and a saturated landscape—has forced a massive strategic pivot among top-tier operators. The most glaring evidence of this shift is […]