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Quality Fresca, a Florida-based Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee that operated 69 locations at its peak in 2021, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing dozens of underperforming stores.
California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.
Original ChopShop is launching a dinner-focused promotion called 'Feel Good Nights' featuring new bowl options and a loyalty offer to drive weeknight traffic.
Major activist investor exit from $5B+ takeover pursuit signals market skepticism on large-cap QSR valuation and turnaround narrative — affects sentiment for franchisees and competitors.
Cava reported 9% same-store sales growth and a 5.3% traffic increase, suggesting the fast-casual chain has weathered recent food-safety concerns better than peers in the segment.
Sweetgreen's 2026 challenges extend beyond food safety, with traffic and pricing pressures prompting a shift toward lower-priced wraps, signaling potential margin and growth tensions in the premium ca
Sweetgreen's Q2 earnings are being evaluated alongside other modern fast-casual chains, suggesting investor interest in how this segment is performing relative to broader QSR peers.
Restaurant operator Ariel Arce designed her concept by first determining a required check average of $65 per person with two seatings, then built the guest experience backward from that financial targ
Wendy's and Jack in the Box each made changes to their president roles this week, signaling continued executive churn in the fast-food sector.
Sandwich chains are using loyalty programs to differentiate in a crowded segment where the format's versatility—spanning indulgent to health-focused options—makes menu competition intense.
Square has been designated as OpenTable's preferred point-of-sale partner, signaling closer integration between the two platforms for restaurant operators.
Jack in the Box reported a comparable-sales decline of 1.1% and is prioritizing simplification, quality, and customer experience as strategic focuses.
Jack in the Box is working with franchisees to close underperforming locations in an effort to improve operator profitability as more struggle financially; the chain's core challenge remains driving s
Subway is implementing stricter approval processes for store closures and encouraging franchisees to extend operating hours, signaling the chain is taking direct operational control to counter domesti
Grimaldi's is expanding its presence in Southwest Florida.
Jimmy John's secured an official sponsorship partnership with ESPN's College GameDay, gaining presence at the show's stops throughout the college football season and relaunching its Fan Feast meal as
Taco Bell has signed an exclusive franchise deal with Americana Restaurants to re-enter the United Arab Emirates market, marking a return to the region after a 12-year absence.
Celebrity co-creation of limited-time beverages drives trial and social buzz—a scalable playbook for QSR brands chasing Gen Z traffic and shareability.
Starbucks is laying off more than 200 workers, with over 100 tied to a restructuring announced in May and 120 declining a relocation to Nashville.
Divine app has launched publicly, implemented a ban on AI-generated content, and signed a partnership with Taco Bell.
Red Robin named Scott Hudler as chief marketing officer, effective September 8, replacing interim CMO Russ Klein.
Wendy's will remain public after activist investor Trian withdrew its take-private proposal, while the chain appointed a new CMO focused on marketing and customer growth—signaling continued operationa
Evergreens, a Seattle-based fast-casual chain founded in 2012, has launched a franchise program targeting 12 Western states, signaling a shift from company-operated growth to franchisee-led expansion.
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.
Restaurant technology has shifted from maximizing order capture across channels to a more strategic, efficiency-focused approach, signaling that operators are prioritizing quality and cost management
Jack in the Box's same-store sales missed expectations last quarter, with a disappointing partnership collaboration cited as a factor, though results have since improved.
Activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is preparing a take-private proposal for Wendy's with BlueFive Capital and franchisee Flynn Group, expected in coming weeks.
Tock has integrated its restaurant reservation inventory into Resy's platform, expanding access to Tock-managed bookings alongside wine venues.
McDonald's loyalty program collects granular customer data including visit frequency predictions and churn scores, illustrating how QSR operators now build detailed behavioral profiles that extend wel
Restaurant operators can leverage menuboard optimization as a tool to address margin pressures alongside pricing and cost management strategies.
Another Broken Egg Cafe launched a refranchising program to enable qualified franchisees to acquire existing locations, signaling the chain's effort to accelerate expansion through ownership transitio
Square is deepening its integration with OpenTable and Toast with Resy to give restaurants enhanced reservation data, signaling consolidation in how operators access booking insights across major plat
Wendy's is reviving the chief operating officer role as part of its turnaround strategy under CEO Robert Wright, following a period marked by store closures and declining traffic.
Chipotle partnered with creator Salish Matter to introduce a limited-time Kid's Quesadilla through its app and website, marking the brand's first creator-led Kid's Meal offering.
Tavern in the Square, acquired by Authentic Restaurant Brands just over a year ago, is beginning to expand beyond New England, signaling potential for broader geographic growth.
Restaurant Business warns that weak franchisee profitability and operator conflicts suggest franchising may not be a reliable growth strategy for chains seeking to rebuild.
Aaron Powell is stepping down as Pizza Hut CEO as the pizza chain moves forward with its sale to LongRange Capital.
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Analysis of 93 million data points reveals that bulk purchasing doesn't consistently deliver lower unit costs across restaurants buying identical products from the same suppliers—challenging a widespr
Dine Global's dual-brand Applebee's/IHOP locations are generating double the sales of single-branded restaurants, while remodeled Applebee's units show a 5% sales lift, suggesting co-branding and reno
McDonald's CEO acknowledged execution challenges in the U.S. market during the Q2 2026 earnings call and introduced a McDonald's > NEXT strategic initiative.
Krispy Kreme is closing underperforming delivery points and ending its McDonald's partnership as part of a strategic pullback; the company appears to be repositioning after costly expansion.
Yum China completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of Pizza Hut China, gaining direct ownership to tailor the brand to local market preferences.
Papa Johns is revamping its marketing strategy after acknowledging it failed to emphasize value offerings during a period of declining sales.
Little Caesars opened its first military base location last year and now has four additional units planned across U.S. Navy installations, signaling expansion into a new channel with captive, high-fre
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Burger King is running a weeklong promotional series for Royal Perks members from September 14–20, anchored around National Cheeseburger Day with daily deals including a free Rodeo Burger and buy-one-
Salad & Go's bankruptcy resulted from multiple pressures including a Cyclospora outbreak, rising costs, rapid expansion, weak consumer demand, and declining fast-casual traffic—suggesting that single-
The National Restaurant Association noted that beverages can support sales across different dayparts for restaurant brands.
Quality and innovation in core menu items drive traffic — Burger King's nugget and Whopper upgrades show chains winning on product, not just price.
Wendy's is offering 10-piece nuggets for $1.99 via its app through late September, signaling continued reliance on digital channels and limited-time deals to drive app engagement and traffic.
Smoothie King reported a 9% same-store sales increase in July following the launch of chicken flatbreads, its strongest monthly performance year-to-date.
