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Zaxbys partners with Nerds to bring back strawberry milkshake
Zaxby's has partnered with Nerds candy to launch a strawberry milkshake.
421 stories · last 7 days by relevance
421 stories · last 7 days by relevance
Zaxby's has partnered with Nerds candy to launch a strawberry milkshake.
Jersey Mike's has added Dr Pepper to its national beverage lineup, expanding its drink options at participating locations.
Jersey Mike's Subs will report Q2 2026 results and host a conference call on September 9, 2026.
QSR Magazine published a report on average-unit volumes for emerging quick-service restaurant brands in 2026.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is offering franchise incentives in partnership with Myrtle Beach to expand its presence in the resort market.
QSR Magazine has identified seven franchisors highlighted as worth monitoring in 2026.
Dillas Quesadillas is running loyalty-program promotions tied to National Queso Day and National Quesadilla Day across its 11 Texas and Louisiana locations.
Wonder laid off approximately 150 employees, representing 7% of its workforce, as part of a streamlining effort.
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
SupplyCaddy, a restaurant packaging and supply chain service founded in 2020, secured growth investment from existing partner CEAS Investments and counts more than 70 brands among its clients.
Restaurant customers are increasingly using their own devices to interact with and order from brands, signaling a shift in how restaurants must engage diners in the digital space.
Bloom Intelligence reports that high-frequency restaurant guests (10+ visits) represent 2.7% of typical guestbooks, suggesting modern segmentation strategies now layer behavioral signals beyond tradit
Qdoba is running a September promotion called 'Diptember' that showcases its lineup of dips, salsas, and sauces, including a newly launched queso.
Lower-ABV cocktails like spritzes and earlier happy hours emerged as top drinking trends over recent months, according to Square data—signaling operators may see sustained demand for lighter, session-
A U.S. court ruled that Starbucks' dress code did not violate labor rights for workers in New York City, suggesting the company's uniform policy survived legal scrutiny on worker protections.
Lola Beans signed a six-unit franchise agreement to expand into Delaware with founder Donny Bradley's brother Jay and his wife Beth, extending the drive-thru beverage brand's footprint through a famil
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
Single-brand seasonal LTO with no broader operator insight.
Independent pop-cuisine concept tests food-hall residency format with chef collaborations — experimental format with no clear relevance to multi-location chain operating models.
Franchise expansion strategy from a regional seafood chain — limited relevance unless story details unit economics or multi-market rollout playbook.
A Sussex-based restaurant chain acknowledged a processing error that resulted in staff being underpaid.
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.
Sweetgreen is rolling out its Fall Harvest menu nationwide, featuring returning and new seasonal items including a Maple Glazed Salmon plate and Roasted Bacon Brussels side.
A small regional fry concept is pursuing multi-state growth — typical early-stage franchising milestone with no immediate signal for established 25+ unit operators.
Church's Texas Chicken has launched Big Deal Boxes and is testing chicken and waffles in select markets.
Mike's Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit franchise agreement for Michigan expansion, leveraging recognition from its 2023 Yelp Top 100 designation to enter a new market.
GLP-1 drugs are altering taste perception among users, signaling that food brands may need to reformulate products or marketing strategies to accommodate shifting consumer palate preferences.
A restaurant industry executive argues that embracing experimentation and accepting uncertainty in 2027 can foster innovation, suggesting that comfort with failure may be essential to business transfo
Franchising employment is expected to grow 1.8% in 2026, but this is largely promotional content without operational insights for multi-location brand operators.
Bar-and-grill operators are investing in premium cheese for pizza to encourage repeat visits, signaling that menu differentiation through ingredient quality may drive customer loyalty in the segment.
Hai Hospitality, the Austin-based restaurant group behind Uchi and related concepts, appointed Carl Segal as its first Chief Operating Officer, effective August 24, signaling the group's move toward f
Starbucks is rolling out Floura Fiber's Blueberry Matcha Daily Fiber Bar across U.S. stores, signaling an effort to expand its snack portfolio with wellness-positioned products.
FSR Magazine identified 10 emerging casual-dining concepts spanning cuisines and scales (from 2 to 60+ locations) as brands to watch in 2026, signaling continued diversification within the next-genera
Coffee drive-thrus face a design challenge: adopting technology to streamline operations while preserving the personal service that defines hospitality in the category.
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first location on a college campus at Nova Southeastern University.
Listicle with no specifics on franchising economics, brand performance, or operator takeaways — likely clickbait rather than actionable intelligence.
Episode on staff storytelling and engagement — niche HR/culture topic with limited direct relevance to loyalty, martech, or operational strategy that chain executives prioritize.
McDonald's launched a state-themed meal offering and is bringing back a menu item while introducing a new product nationally.
Restaurant owners are adopting generative AI to streamline menu creation, but the tool produces generic outputs that customers perceive as inauthentic—signaling that menu differentiation may remain a
A couple visiting Poland discovered beer spas, a wellness concept blending alcohol with spa culture, while exploring hospitality business ideas during their travels.
AMC Theatres has seen delivery sales rise nearly 50% this year as customers purchase concessions for home consumption, signaling a shift in how theaters monetize their food offerings beyond in-venue v
Single-brand birthday LTO campaign with discount offers — no strategic signal for multi-location operators beyond standard promotional tactics.
HB Protein Smoothies appointed Tyler Doolittle to lead real estate and expansion efforts.
A multi-unit franchisee operating Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's locations has added Mike's Red Tacos to its Michigan restaurant portfolio.
Generic margin-optimization advice via beverage upsell — useful reference material, but lacks chain examples or actionable data points for multi-location operators.
A major global pizza chain has been officially sold for $2.7 billion.
Routine menu calendar roundup with LTO launches across QSR and casual segments — tactically useful for comps tracking but no strategic signal.
A restaurant consultant argues that successful fall game-day menus can leverage existing pantry ingredients rather than requiring new stock, positioning simplification as a strategic advantage during
EMVCo is proposing a new technical standard layer to distinguish whether an AI agent is authorized to make a specific payment versus having general card access, signaling industry movement toward stru
