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Taco Bell is expanding AI-powered voice ordering in its drive-thrus through a partnership with Omilia, which already operates in nearly 900 U.S. restaurants, signaling continued industry momentum towa
Dairy Queen appointed Phil Crawford as executive vice president and chief technology officer to oversee IT and retail technology across its global system of more than 7,800 restaurants, signaling the
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers plans to open around 60 locations in 2026, nearing 600 total units, with new building formats enabling expansion into different real estate types.
Golden Chick is launching a new marketing campaign, loyalty program, and digital-first strategy to compete in the competitive chicken tender category.
Bobby's Burgers is incorporating global flavors into its core burger menu through limited-time offerings rather than creating entirely new categories, suggesting QSRs are finding ways to drive variety
McDonald's is navigating earnings and strategy amid evolving consumer preferences.
Audivi AI has released a new pricing model designed to make drive-thru automation more accessible to quick-service restaurant operators.
McDonald's is navigating value pricing while maintaining long-term growth — signals how QSR giants are balancing near-term traffic against margin defense.
Chipotle reported negative comparable sales for the full year while McDonald's showed traffic recovery via value offerings, highlighting divergent performance trajectories in fast food.
Slim Chickens appointed Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development to strengthen its franchise team ahead of expansion efforts.
Shake Shack's stock has fallen 37% since January 2026 amid softer quarterly results, raising questions about the company's near-term trajectory.
Kura Sushi missed Q2 revenue expectations, triggering a stock decline, signaling potential challenges in sustaining growth momentum or execution against market forecasts.
Jersey Mike's ranks highly on the ACSI customer satisfaction index, attributed to its fresh ingredients and made-to-order sandwich model.
Inspira Global has completed its acquisition of Restaurant Brands Asia, the operator of Burger King in India.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers projects 60 new locations in 2026, signaling confidence in its expansion pipeline and potential market appetite for the brand's positioning.
Wendy's is investing in digital sales, AI-powered ordering, and menu innovation to address weak customer traffic.
Wingstop is expanding its restaurant count as digital orders become a larger part of its business model.
Zaxby's has surpassed 1,000 locations, signaling sustained expansion in the competitive chicken sandwich category.
Wendy's stock has risen 28% in a month, driven by retail-trader interest and optimism around its Project Fresh initiative, though weak U.S. sales and cost pressures present headwinds.
Inspira has provided ₹1,800 crore in credit financing to fuel a Burger King India acquisition, signaling continued consolidation activity in the Indian QSR market.
Freddy's has announced a target of 600 locations by 2026.
Quick-service restaurant traffic declined 4.4% in May, signaling softer consumer demand in the sector.
Jollibee launched new chicken nuggets, a move the market views as potentially supporting its U.S. IPO ambitions and franchised expansion plans.
McDonald's faces pressure to attract price-sensitive customers, and the financial burden of doing so is creating strain within its franchise model.
Buffalo Wild Wings appointed Scott Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing experience in brand-building and digital innovation to lead the company's marketing and culinary efforts.
Chicken Salad Chick signed 52 franchise agreements in early 2026, nearly 50 percent more than the 35 it secured in the same period last year, marking its strongest quarter for franchise development si
McDonald's hired Bryan Brown, a veteran from Raising Cane's, to lead development efforts supporting its NEXT strategy, which encompasses restaurant redesigns and enhanced hospitality initiatives.
Rosie's Burgers, owned by Happy Belly Food Group, has signed its first franchise agreement in New Brunswick, signaling the brand's expansion into a new Canadian province.
Burger King is expanding its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup with two new variants launching July 7, signaling continued focus on the core menu item as a driver of traffic and ticket building.
Vibe Restaurants is opening its 100th Wingstop location in Wichita on July 8, marking a milestone in the franchisee's expansion.
Wendy's agreed to a franchise deal in China targeting up to 1,000 restaurants, signaling a potential growth avenue as the company navigates continued domestic traffic challenges.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is running a summer promotion through August 30 featuring limited-time menu items, rewards offers, and events designed to drive repeat visits and engagement during peak season.
Restaurant Brands International's Burger King and Popeyes units gained U.S. traffic share relative to McDonald's and Wendy's in late June, even as the broader QSR sector faced headwinds—suggesting the
Smalls Sliders has launched Soda Shakes, a line of concentrated syrups developed with Coca-Cola.
Wendy's is pursuing growth initiatives while its stock remains stable.
Carrols Restaurant Group outlined its fast-food strategy while TAST expands its presence in quick-service dining.
McDonald's appointed Bryan Brown, a former Raising Cane's development executive, as U.S. chief development officer to oversee domestic growth strategy.
Area Director model with equity and board seats redefines franchisee relationships — new partnership structure could be a template for mid-size brands seeking capital and expertise without traditional
Zaxby's appointed Russell Holland to lead its development strategy.
Mike's Red Tacos, a San Diego-based beef birria franchise, appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer; Cunningham brings development experience from previous roles at Bobby's Burgers by
Chipotle's COO discussed the chain's technology investments in back-of-house operations as part of its strategy to attract and retain younger diners.
McDonald's is testing an AI-powered drive-thru system developed with Google, signaling a push toward automation in order-taking.
Quick-service restaurants are deploying incremental technology upgrades like digital menus and tablets, along with outsourced services, to address drive-thru inefficiencies such as slow service and or
Hopdoddy Burger Bar's CEO Jeff Chandler discusses the burger chain's sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group on a restaurant finance podcast.
Corporate-franchisee tension exposed — as franchisor enriches shareholders despite franchisee profitability pressure, signals alignment risks for the system.
Bareburger is launching a blended burger made with beef and roasted mushrooms across its locations starting mid-June, signaling growing restaurant interest in health-positioned burger innovations to a
Bojangles attributed business growth to drive-thru improvements enabled by AI and operational insights focused on consistency.
Church's Texas Chicken is shifting to smaller, lower-cost restaurant formats designed to reduce construction expenses and enable expansion into urban markets while improving operational efficiency.
KFC is launching a global brand transformation featuring updated menu items, new restaurant designs, and enhanced digital capabilities aimed at differentiating itself and attracting younger consumers
