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McDonald's is launching its first energy drink, a Red Bull collaboration called the Dragonberry Energizer, rolling out to U.S. restaurants starting August 17; the move signals an attempt to compete in
Domino's has added a rectangular Detroit-style personal pizza to its menu, expanding its offering across daypart occasions.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding its presence in Texas.
Yahoo Finance identifies two restaurant stocks as attractive opportunities while flagging one facing headwinds, citing industry-wide pressures from perishable goods, labor constraints, and consumer sp
Restaurant industry leaders are highlighting connected kitchen equipment and integrated technology platforms as key emerging tools in the restaurant tech space.
Scooter's Coffee operates 555 drive-thru locations amid a surge in competition from Dutch Bros, 7 Brew, and others in the accelerating drive-thru coffee segment.
Brinker International's stock performance is being compared to retail-wholesale peers like Target year-to-date, signaling investor interest in tracking how restaurant stocks move relative to broader c
Starbucks paid down $1.8 billion in debt, reducing leverage and financing costs while maintaining strong liquidity and borrowing capacity—signaling reinforced financial flexibility for capital allocat
Chipotle ran a school-themed buy-one-get-one promotion during back-to-school season.
An industry analysis piece examines operational challenges ahead for 2026, signaling that restaurants face continued cost and margin pressures in the coming year.
Culver's CEO is highlighting the chain's consistent operational performance amid broader challenges in the quick-service restaurant sector.
Private equity investment at the franchisee level presents trade-offs for restaurant operators, with potential capital access balanced against operational and financial pressures.
Jollibee's U.S. expansion accelerates regional footprint — Asian QSR formats continue pushing into underserved domestic markets.
Delaware North has partnered with TipHaus to standardize tip management across its restaurant and hospitality portfolio.
Restaurant loyalty programs that focus solely on points-based rewards may miss guest expectations for personalization and recognition, signaling that operators should consider broader experience-drive
Dutch Bros launched three seasonal drinks for fall—two returning favorites and one new flavor—across its 1,225+ U.S. locations, signaling continued reliance on limited-time offerings to drive traffic
Dickey's Barbecue has launched mobile games within its app to deepen customer engagement and loyalty, signaling the chain's broader push into digital-first customer interactions.
Dog Haus has appointed James Field as Chief Marketing Officer to support the brand's expansion efforts in 2026.
El Pollo Loco is pursuing expansion beyond its California base, signaling the chain's ambition to grow into new markets beyond its historical stronghold.
Wingstop shares have fallen sharply over the past year, raising questions about whether the decline may be stabilizing.
Papa Johns Canada is launching a new Pan Pizza product nationwide on August 17, featuring crispy edges and an airy center—a category expansion that signals the chain's effort to compete in the growing
Culver's plans to open 59 new locations across 20 states this year, signaling continued expansion in its franchise growth strategy.
Brinker's Chili's brand continues to grow, but investor questions linger around the company's valuation, inflation exposure, and slower recovery at its Maggiano's chain.
Hungry Howie's has partnered with Tajin to offer a flavored crust option.
Starbucks Korea reported its first quarterly loss in 27 years following a marketing controversy that sparked a boycott and drew government scrutiny, signaling reputational crises can rapidly erode pro
Smoothie King has added food items to its menu, and the company reports positive results from this expansion.
CAVA CEO on food safety standards — timely reinforcement of compliance rigor as chain scales and operator liability remains top-of-mind.
Craveworthy Brands' Taïm locations in New York were closed due to unpaid taxes, signaling potential cash-flow or compliance challenges for the fast-casual chain.
McDonald's will begin selling Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer and a new dirty soda starting August 17, signaling continued beverage category expansion beyond traditional soft drinks.
Golden Corral is implementing four significant operational or menu changes in 2026, though the specific nature of these changes is not detailed in the available source.
Jollibee, a Philippines-based chain with over 1,700 global locations, operates around 100 North American restaurants and is expanding in the U.S. market.
UK chain closure signals market stress, but UK-specific labor/real-estate dynamics differ from US multi-location operators' playbook.
Value positioning is resonating with consumers — a useful data point for casual-dining operators evaluating their menu strategy and price architecture.
A&W Food Services offers a 5.31% dividend yield, with the article attributing this to franchise model strength and recent profitability gains.
Loyalty platform unifies multiple restaurant groups — real product deployment, but no named brands, financials, or adoption scale provided to assess impact.
Major quick-service and casual-dining chains including Taco Bell, Popeyes, Burger King, Applebee's, Chipotle, and others have introduced new menu items.
Major chains including Panera, Qdoba, Applebee's, and others are featuring cheese-forward dishes on fall menus, signaling continued consumer appetite for indulgent, comfort-food ingredients.
Fall-themed menu items including pumpkin spice, pecan, and tiramisu are appearing on restaurant menus, though consumer demand for these flavors remains unclear.
According to PYMNTS Intelligence, only 23% of merchants can currently identify AI-driven traffic and purchases, suggesting most retailers lack visibility into how AI agents are influencing their digit
A Snaxshot post opens with an Aldous Huxley quote about civilization causing harm, framed as commentary on food safety or foodborne illness risks in modern food systems.
Starbucks saw elevated traffic on a Tuesday in 2026 when the Pumpkin Spice Latte returned.
Dr Pepper's 'Fansville' campaign, now in its ninth season, uses personalization to drive college football audiences and lift sales, signals the durability of branded entertainment in sports marketing.
Casey's has brought back its breakfast pizza offering, timed to align with football season.
Synchrony reports that AI is expanding payment touchpoints beyond traditional checkout, signaling that fintech firms must prepare infrastructure for transactions initiated across multiple platforms an
A report found that over half of fast-food workers leave early when onboarding is inadequate, signaling that poor initial training may drive turnover in a sector already facing retention challenges.
RestaurantData expanded its Restaurant Enterprise Index to cover 50 company profiles, providing detail on unit counts and corporate structures across major chains.
Dunkin' plans to return to Puerto Rico in 2027, relying on existing brand recognition in the market after a prior exit.
Stonefire Grill's CEO attributes the fast-casual chain's growth to hands-on leadership, employee focus, and guest feedback integration—signaling that operator-level involvement in culture and feedback
Hat Creek Burger Company is launching a Cuban sandwich as a limited-time offer, supported by panini press installations across locations.
Sweetgreen is expanding its drive-thru prototype model to Virginia, signaling the chain's broader push to test new formats for off-premise convenience.