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RRestaurantNews.com

July Restaurant Deals for French Fry Day, Hot Dog Day, Chicken Wing Day, and More!

Monthly promo roundup with individual brand deals — routine summer marketing activity without broader operator takeaway.

1d ago11Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay Dog Haus Offers & Promos

Tthestreet.com

After closures, cafe chain ready to hit big growth milestone

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Growth milestone after closures signals franchise model resilience, but lacks detail on unit economics or operator takeaways.

9h ago28Franchising

FFULL COMP🎧 Listen

Michael White & Bruce Bronster: Price Less, Win More

Chef Michael White and attorney Bruce Bronster co-founded BBianco Hospitality Group in 2020, suggesting a shift toward exploring pricing strategy as a margin lever distinct from operational efficiency

10h ago28Data & Research

FFSR Magazine

Golden Corral Launches America $2.50 Value Deals to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Golden Corral is launching a $2.50 value-deal promotion starting July 4 to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary, signaling continued investment in price-driven offerings to attract budget-cons

5d ago2 outlets28Golden Corral Offers & Promos

RRestaurant Technology Guys

344 Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 344 – Unlocking Guest Loyalty with Cutting-Edge Technology: The Power of Guestologie

A podcast episode explores how restaurants can use guest recognition and personalization technology to improve customer loyalty, addressing what the source frames as widespread guest retention challen

1d ago31Loyalty Martech

YYahoo Finance

Restaurant Brands International Price Target Lowered to $85 at RBC

RBC Capital Markets lowered its price target for Restaurant Brands International to $85, signaling analyst caution about the company's near-term trajectory.

10h ago28Restaurant Brands International Earnings

TThe Food Institute

The Future of Plant-Based May Not Look Like Meat

Plant-based offerings are moving away from meat mimicry toward vegetable-forward products as restaurant operators respond to slower retail growth and consumer flexitarianism.

5d ago52Menu & LTOs

PPMQ Pizza

Destiny Calls: Meet the Father-Son Duo Helping Lead Marco’s Pizza to a Major Milestone

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer and his father, a commercial real estate enthusiast, collaborate on the chain's expansion strategy, suggesting family involvement in site selection and growth

1d ago29Marco's Pizza Franchising Real Estate & Development

Iinc.com

Why Warren Buffett’s Successor Is Bailing on the Restaurant Chain His Mentor Loved

Berkshire Hathaway exit from restaurant holdings signals major investor pessimism on casual dining and influences broader market sentiment.

6d ago58M&A

TThe Food Institute

Marketing Fails + Wins: Why ‘Edgy’ Works for Some Brands and Not Others

Edgy marketing campaigns produce mixed results across brands like Liquid Death, Pepsi, Burger King, and Starbucks South Korea, with experts attributing outcomes to whether a brand has built sufficient

4d ago38Burger King Pepsi Martech

LL'Express Franchise

Jollibee Launches Chicken Nuggets in US Expansion Push

Jollibee added chicken nuggets to its US menu as part of its broader expansion strategy in the American market.

1d ago30Jollibee

CCX Dive

Home Depot adds 7-Eleven, Jimmy John’s as pro loyalty partners

Home Depot expanded its pro loyalty program to include 7-Eleven and Jimmy John's as partners, with offerings refreshed quarterly across lifestyle and business categories.

2h ago267-Eleven Jimmy John's Loyalty Offers & Promos

AAd-hoc-news.de

McDonald's Holdings Co Japan navigates domestic demand. Franchise model underpins long-term growth

McDonald's Holdings Co Japan is relying on its franchise model as a foundation for sustained growth amid domestic market conditions.

3d ago36McDonald's Franchising

PPlacer.ai

How Did McDonald’s Navigate Q1 2026 Headwinds? – Placer.ai Blog

McDonald's Q1 headwinds analysis reveals category-wide traffic and pricing pressures affecting even the largest QSR.

6d ago2 outlets53McDonald's Earnings Data & Research

NNation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch

Executive transitions at $10B+ brands, earnings momentum at casual-dining leader, and labor strategy shifts signal shifts in how chains manage growth and workforce engagement.

6d ago47Domino's Darden People Moves Earnings

FFSR Magazine

Glory Days Grill Brings Back Seasonal Lobster Roll

Glory Days Grill is reintroducing its seasonal Lobster Roll across all 36 U.S. locations through July 31st, signaling continued reliance on limited-time offerings to drive traffic during summer months

1d ago28Glory Days Grill Menu & LTOs Offers & Promos

LLehighValleyLive.com

Your favorite restaurant chain may now be required to tell you exactly what's in your food

Restaurant chains may face new requirements to disclose full food ingredient information to consumers.

5d ago50Food Safety

YYahoo Finance

NX3 Commercial Group Closes $27.5 Million Five-Property NNN Portfolio in Florida 1031 Exchange

A New York-based apartment seller completed a $27.5 million 1031 exchange into a five-property Florida portfolio anchored by 7-Eleven, Chipotle, Wawa, and Starbucks locations, reflecting a broader shi

9h ago267-Eleven Chipotle Real Estate & Development

11851 Franchise

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Targets Knoxville, Tennessee, as Key Franchise Growth Market

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is targeting Knoxville, Tennessee for franchise expansion.

5d ago46Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchising

EEater

When Did Making Reservations Get So Annoying?

Resy faces criticism over its reservation platform interface, signaling potential friction in how diners book at restaurants and suggesting the market may be opening to alternatives.

5d ago27Martech

EEater

Chicago’s Buzziest Restaurant Is Betting on “Casual Prix Fixe”

Feature on a single fine-dining opening in Chicago; fine-dining staffing challenges and menu positioning lack relevance to multi-location operators.

1d ago13

NNation’s Restaurant News

Moe’s launches a build-your-own meal kit

Moe's has launched a build-your-own meal kit offering.

1d ago28Moe's Menu & LTOs

AAD HOC NEWS

Shake Shack growth story and sector positioning.

Shake Shack's positioning within its sector was noted in an ad hoc news update.

1d ago28Shake Shack

QQSR Magazine

What Restaurant Leaders Must Get Right About Integrating Acquired Brands

QSR Magazine examines key integration challenges for restaurant leaders acquiring new brands, though the snippet does not specify which acquisition or integration issues are highlighted.

6d ago54M&A

PPMQ Pizza

How Are Guests Discovering New Restaurants? This National Survey Has Answers

A Toast survey of 1,466 U.S. adults found that 64% of guests discovered new restaurants in 2025, suggesting diners are increasingly balancing exploration with loyalty to established favorites.

3d ago34Data & Research Martech

GGlobeNewswire Restaurants

20 Years Later, Mountain Dew® Baja Blast® Finally Changes, Just as Taco Bell Drops the Most Unexpected Side Yet in Canada: Nuggets

Taco Bell Canada's nugget entry and limited-edition beverage signal aggressive LTO/trial strategy in a crowded QSR category — but this is category play, not a systemic competitive threat.

1d ago21Taco Bell Menu & LTOs

PPizza Marketplace

Next-gen pizza and play: Inside Peter Piper Pizza’s massive brand evolution

Peter Piper Pizza is testing a redesigned prototype location in Mesquite, Texas that combines its longstanding family appeal with modern digital features and expanded adult amenities, signaling an eff

6d ago52Peter Piper Pizza Martech

OOvation

Sharon Arthofer of SIP Fresh Juice on Turning Samples Into Loyal Guests Copy

CEO interview on building franchise loyalty through sampling — relevant franchising lens but founder POV, not a multi-brand trend or operator takeaway.

2h ago2 outlets19SIP Fresh Juice Wetzel's Pretzels Franchising People Moves

AAd-hoc-news.de

Dine Brands Global balances franchise growth with casual dining headwinds

Dine Brands Global is pursuing franchise expansion while navigating challenges in the casual dining segment.

5d ago42Dine Brands Global Franchising

AAd-hoc-news.de

Nathan's Famous Inc updates investors on brand and franchise strategy as shares remain thinly traded

Nathan's Famous Inc provided an update on its brand and franchise strategy to investors; the company's shares continue to trade with limited volume.

4d ago36Nathan's Famous Franchising

MModern Restaurant Management

Structuring Restaurant Deals for Multi-Unit Growth

Restaurant operators who scale successfully tend to excel at structuring capital deals rather than operating skill alone, suggesting financing architecture—not concept strength—is the primary constrai

6d ago50Franchising

QQSR Magazine

How One Freddy’s Franchisee Removed a Hidden Operational Risk

Case study of franchisee operational optimization offers peer-learning value for multi-unit operators managing risk.

5d ago42Freddy's Franchising

BBrand Eating

Carnitas Returns to Del Taco

Carnitas LTO is a routine menu refresh with no broader trend or competitive insight for operators.

2d ago2 outlets15Del Taco Menu & LTOs

QQSR Magazine

Palmer Digital Group Raises the Canopy for Dual-Concept Fast Casual Restaurant Chain

Palmer Digital Group has launched a dual-concept fast casual restaurant chain under the Canopy brand.

5d ago42Funding

RRestaurant Tech Trends🎧 Listen

Adam Robin, Chief Operating Officer @ Virtual Dining Concepts

Virtual brand operator insights on scaling ghost-kitchen concepts — useful for brands testing delivery-only extensions, but niche unless you're actively exploring the model.

5d ago41MrBeast Burger Man vs. Fries Martech

FFSR Magazine

The Cheesecake Factory Introduces Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Flavor

Dessert LTO tied to a calendar event — promotional tactic, no broader strategic relevance.

1d ago24The Cheesecake Factory Menu & LTOs Offers & Promos

QQSR Magazine

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to Celebrate Sixth Annual National SPAM Musubi Day

Limited-time promotional event — typical chain-wide offer with no broader operator insight.

4h ago22L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Offers & Promos

TToronto Star

Burger King president has his eye firmly fixed on the top spot in North America's burger food chain

Burger King's president is pursuing market leadership in North America's burger segment.

2d ago25Burger King

QQSR Magazine

Caribou Coffee Rewards Loyalty Members with Exclusive July Offers

Loyalty program seasonal offer — vendor/brand content marketing without operator takeaway on program structure, ROI, or enrollment trend.

1d ago24Caribou Coffee Loyalty

RRestaurant Technology News

Squirrel Brings Cloud POS, Integrated Payments and Kitchen Automation to Restaurants and Hotels

POS and kitchen automation platform announcement — vendor content marketing with no named restaurant partner or adoption data.

7h ago22POS & Payments Martech

TThe Food Institute

Tomato Prices Ease in May but Remain 32% Higher Than a Year Ago

Fresh tomato prices dropped 8.5% month-over-month in May but remain 32% above year-ago levels, suggesting sustained cost pressures for restaurant operators despite recent relief.

5d ago41Data & Research

YYahoo Finance

Chipotle (CMG) Stock May Be Fully Priced With Fair Earnings

Chipotle's stock has declined 38% over the past year, but valuation models suggest the shares remain fairly to fully priced rather than undervalued.

5d ago38Chipotle Earnings

TThe Business Journals

Hot chicken chain Nashville Coop signs franchise deals for Philadelphia, South Jersey

Hot chicken chain Nashville Coop has signed franchise agreements to expand into the Philadelphia and South Jersey markets.

4d ago35Nashville Coop Franchising

PPlacer.ai

Premium Brands, LongHorn Boost Darden’s 2025 Performance – Placer.ai Blog

Darden's premium brands and LongHorn are contributing to its 2025 performance.

6d ago47Darden LongHorn Earnings Data & Research

PPlacer.ai

Chipotle’s "Recipe for Growth" Shows Early Gains, Fueled by LTOs and Viral Marketing – Placer.ai Blog

Chipotle is reporting early gains from its growth strategy, which emphasizes limited-time offers and viral marketing campaigns.

6d ago47Chipotle Menu & LTOs Offers & Promos

Tthestreet.com

A breakfast chain customers kept coming back to files Chapter 11

Breakfast chain Chapter 11 filing highlights unit economics and franchise model stress in a crowded daypart.

6d ago46M&A

MMarketing Dive

Mike’s Hot Honey spurs experimentation with soccer-infused campaign

Mike's Hot Honey launched a multichannel soccer-themed campaign as part of its "Drizzle The Mike's" platform, which aims to position the brand around culturally relevant moments.

5d ago34Mike's Hot Honey Offers & Promos Martech

QQSR Magazine

Someburros Launches Mini Burros

Single-brand menu LTO with no broader strategic signal or multi-unit growth implication.

4h ago21Someburros Menu & LTOs Offers & Promos

PPlacer.ai

Flagship Chains and Fast-Casual Concepts Bolster Yum! and RBI in Q1 2026 – Placer.ai Blog

Q1 performance analysis of two major franchise platforms shows flagship brands and fast-casual concepts driving growth in a mixed macro environment.

6d ago46Yum!Restaurant Brands International Earnings Data & Research

QQSR Magazine

How Burger King is Winning Back Guests, One Whopper at a Time

Burger King is focusing on the Whopper as a centerpiece of its guest recovery strategy.

6d ago46Burger King Offers & Promos