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USDA Issues Class I Meat Recall: 167,639 Pounds Bypass Federal Inspection
Star Meat Delivery recalls 167,639 pounds of beef, pork, and goat products produced without USDA inspection but bearing false inspection marks. Class I recall affects retailers and restaurants nationwide.

Wendy’s Largest Franchisee Files Chapter 11 as Beef Costs, Discounts Crush Margins
Meritage Hospitality, one of Wendy’s largest franchisees with 314 locations, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy citing 48% earnings collapse, beef inflation, and weak marketing under prior leadership.

Ramen Yamaokaya Faces Legal Storm Over Free Garlic Use on September 17
Ramen Yamaokaya video goes viral as customer overloads free garlic. Lawyer explains when restaurants can eject customers and seek damages for misuse of complimentary condiments.

ZOZO Stock Rises 2.8% as Pokémon 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Launch Drives September 15 Retail Momentum
ZOZO stock up 2.8% as the Japanese e-commerce giant launches Pokémon 30th anniversary T-shirt collection on September 18. Pre-orders span 1,025 designs at ¥3,960 each.

49ers Rout Rams 27-7 in NFL’s Historic Melbourne Debut
San Francisco 49ers beat Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia at the MCG on September 11, 2026, with 100,021 fans attending.

Denny’s Franchisee Closes 5 Locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin on September 9
Denny’s franchisee M15 Inc. closed 5 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin on September 9, citing unsustainable debt. The chain has shuttered 155 restaurants over two years as it pursues a turnaround.

Panda Express Tests Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken in 7 Cities Starting September 8
Panda Express tests Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, and Reno starting September 8. Features dark meat chicken with tamarind, fried kale, and chili crisp aioli.

KFC Expands Breakfast to Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD From September 8
KFC launches breakfast menu at 16 Gold Coast and 13 Melbourne CBD locations from 6am, featuring bacon and egg rolls, chicken items, and barista coffee after Sydney Airport trial.

Australia Seizes 1.77M Illicit Cigarettes as Border Force Escalates Crackdown
Australian Border Force seized 1.77 million illicit cigarettes and AUD $3.94 million in evaded duty during Operation TEMPEST across WA and NT in late August 2026.