Bloomberg Surveillance · Saturday, August 29, 2026
New data indicates a rise in fast food restaurant bankruptcies, including franchisees of Popeyes and Subway. Restaurant owners report elevated costs for rent, wages, and food, with concerns about affordable housing impacting their ability to secure workers in key locations.
“But there is new data showing a rise in fast food restaurant bankruptcies, including some Popeye and Subway franchisees.”
“And one of the things that surprised me when I talked to these real restaurant conglomerates at the fast food level is that they're really concerned about affordable housing.”
“Now, you think about where these restaurants are located. Location drives the consumer experience. you know, consumer demand. If they're not well located, they're not going to get the traffic.”