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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.
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.
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.
Hat Creek Burger Company is launching a Cuban sandwich as a limited-time offer, supported by panini press installations across locations.
Ipsos QSR mobile research underscores that operators balancing digital frictionlessness with backend execution are winning — actionable for loyalty and app strategy.
Subway is implementing measures to restrict franchisee store closures while simultaneously pushing expansion into late-night operating hours, signaling the chain may be prioritizing growth and market
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, a 240-unit chain, is expanding while many restaurant peers face headwinds; CEO Elisia Flores attributes momentum partly to growing interest in Hawaiian cuisine and the brand's p
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.
Golden Chick has introduced its first queso product line.
KFC Canada and Cheetos Flamin' Hot have launched a collaborative menu item.
NYC sandwich shop Alidoro is implementing operational systems designed to support expansion into additional transit hubs and new markets.
Regional hiring ramp at franchise level reflects post-labor-shortage staffing normalization and demand signals in key markets.
Chicken wing concepts saw a boost in orders and check sizes during the World Cup, with independent restaurants in host cities also benefiting from the event.
Krystal launched football-season bundles and fall menu items including a reformulated Chik and pumpkin spice offerings, signaling an effort to capture occasion-based daypart traffic and seasonal consu
Large-scale closure of a major fried-chicken chain signals unit economics stress and portfolio rationalization — relevant to operators watching sector consolidation.
Bojangles signed a four-unit nontraditional development deal in Norfolk, Virginia, with plans to open two locations there over the next six years.
Ford's Garage launched weekday value meals at $10.99 that bundle an entrée and beverage, signaling a push to capture price-sensitive diners during the post-summer period.
Mike's Red Tacos appointed Andrew Feghali as CEO to lead growth as the San Diego birria brand expands beyond its food-truck origins.
Taco Bell introduced a 2016 Decades Menu featuring customer-requested items.
Taco John's partnered with YouTube creator The Fat Electrician on a burrito product.
Angry Chicks aims to expand to 100 restaurants and is prioritizing operator and location selection as core to its scaling strategy, signaling that franchise growth may depend as much on vetting partne
Recent quarterly earnings suggest fast food chains that pair value offerings with additional strategy elements—beyond discounts alone—are outperforming competitors, signaling that value proposition al
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has signed a multiyear partnership agreement with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Firehouse Subs reached 1,500 locations, marking a milestone in the chain's expansion.
Taco Bell launched a Decades Menu featuring items from 2016, including the Naked Chicken Chalupa, Meximelt, Beefy Crunch Burrito, and Caramel Apple Empanada.
MOOYAH Burgers has signed a 6-unit expansion deal in Utah with franchisees Art and Nick Depole, signaling continued growth in the regional burger-concept market.
Wonder acquired New York sandwich shop Salt Hank's in an undisclosed deal, underscoring the distinction between acquisition and partnership models in the food sector.
Zaxbys' largest Southeast franchisee created a Chief Vibe Officer role and appointed an employee known for viral content to lead local marketing and community engagement, signaling how franchise opera
Single-brand birthday LTO campaign with discount offers — no strategic signal for multi-location operators beyond standard promotional tactics.
A multi-unit franchisee operating Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's locations has added Mike's Red Tacos to its Michigan restaurant portfolio.
Chipotle placed content creators in its kitchens as part of a restaurant-focused marketing initiative.
Taystee's Burgers, a 10-unit quick-service chain based in the Detroit area, operates premium burger concepts inside gas stations and is preparing to expand into new markets.
Popeyes launched a campaign centered on taste and value positioning, reintroducing a $6 Big Box promotion and adding limited-time pineapple beverages to its menu.
Burger King is maintaining menu prices despite increasing beef costs, which may signal confidence in demand resilience or a strategic choice to prioritize traffic over margin protection in a competiti
Raising Cane's marks its 30th anniversary on August 28 with a pop-up museum and a $50 million giving commitment, underscoring how legacy QSR brands are leveraging milestone moments to reinforce brand
Menu strategy shift in a key market signals broader protein/cost dynamics — Australian chains' chicken pivot may foreshadow North American menu pressure.
Taco Bell is reintroducing discontinued menu items including the Naked Chicken Chalupa and Meximelt starting August 20, with early access for rewards members—a move that signals the brand's confidence
A&W Restaurants has unveiled a new prototype design that emphasizes both operational functionality and in-restaurant dining experience.
Whataburger launched a 'More for $4' menu featuring six burger and chicken sandwich options at that price point, signaling continued competition in the value segment as chains respond to consumer pric
Jollibee is expanding its U.S. franchise presence by partnering with experienced multi-unit operators.
A Popeyes location in Sumter County was shut down by its landlord after the franchisee accumulated $500,000 in unpaid rent, signaling potential cash-flow stress among some franchise operators.
Chick-fil-A is launching chicken and waffles sandwiches and s'mores items as limited-time offerings starting August 24, signaling an effort to broaden daypart relevance and capture occasion-based spen
Jollibee plans to expand its store network in Canada.
Wendy's is introducing or bringing back pub-inspired menu items.
McDonald's launched a state-themed meal offering and is bringing back a menu item while introducing a new product nationally.
Pret a Manger is running a one-day promotion on Sept. 9 offering free Pick Your Pair meals to customers wearing retired-athlete jerseys at U.S. locations, limited to one meal per customer.
Popeyes has launched a pineapple drink line.
A survey of 1,000 QSR employees found that 51.8% of workers who experienced inefficient onboarding exited before their start date, suggesting poor onboarding processes may significantly impact hiring
Angry Chickz launched a new app combining ordering, loyalty rewards, and exclusive offers, including a free slider incentive for participants.