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Domino's introduced a Detroit-style pizza offering while Popeyes reintroduced a $6 Big Box promotion, amid signs that fast-food consumers' perception of value is eroding.
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Domino's introduced a Detroit-style pizza offering while Popeyes reintroduced a $6 Big Box promotion, amid signs that fast-food consumers' perception of value is eroding.
Major chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings this week, while Salad and Go closed all locations—signaling mixed health across different restaurant segments.
Wendy's is undergoing executive changes, Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo, and recent sales data showed gains for independent restaurants—signaling continued industry consolidation pressures an
Sbarro's CEO discusses the brand's turnaround as the 70-year-old pizzeria moves beyond its mall-based legacy, signaling renewed strategic focus in a competitive casual dining market.
Cava and Chili's posted strong quarterly results while McDonald's introduced an energy drink and Domino's launched new products, though a 'Hot Ones' branded promotion underperformed.
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
Jeremy Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of 86DeadStock, will participate in a live Q&A hosted by the Restaurant Unstoppable Network on September 14th, 2026.
Brandon Landry, founder of Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux and Smalls Sliders, shares operational insights on building scalable restaurant concepts; the episode suggests multi-unit success hinges on replica
Sbarro, marking its 70th anniversary, is undergoing a turnaround after years of decline, signaling that legacy casual-dining concepts can reinvent themselves through strategic repositioning beyond the
Burger King is being called the hottest chain in America while Salad and Go shuttered all locations; major QSR chains including McDonald's and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings.
Burger King gained attention as a top performer while Salad and Go shut down all locations; meanwhile major chains including McDonald's and Wendy's released quarterly earnings.
Loyalty programs are increasingly serving as data collection tools rather than purely transactional offers, enabling restaurants to build first-party customer insights.
Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo for a Baja Blast collaboration, part of broader celebrity marketing efforts across quick-service chains amid ongoing industry leadership changes.
A podcast episode explores recruitment and retention strategies for restaurant teams, with Vanteo's Tom Kilby discussing approaches to hire and keep employees in an industry facing persistent staffing
KFC promoted an executive internally, Sweetgreen launched a 30-day customer challenge, and a South Korean bakery-cafe chain plans a U.S. debut.
Topgolf's technology leadership is investing in integrated systems across gameplay, food, beverage, and events—signaling how entertainment-hospitality hybrids are prioritizing tech infrastructure to m
Wendy's promoted a new CMO, Pizza Hut separated from Yum Brands, and independent restaurants have seen sales growth, according to a debate between industry analysts.
Industry experts are examining the potential federal definition of ultra-processed foods and its implications for restaurant operators, signaling possible regulatory shifts ahead.
FDA's shift to mandatory GRAS review and ultra-processed food definition will reshape ingredient sourcing and compliance burden for multi-location chains; NYC delivery labor organizing signals regulat
Jeff's Bagel Run, an Orlando bagel chain nearing 40 locations, built its own point-of-sale system rather than adopting off-the-shelf software, signaling that specialized operators may see custom tech
Eusha Bajwa, CEO of Meal Dynamics, comes from a family franchise operation that grew from a single Papa John's location to 275 restaurants across 10 states, signaling the scale potential of multi-unit
Al Lucas built a career progressing from dishwasher to VP at a chain restaurant before moving to independent operators, suggesting chain experience can provide foundational training for independent su
Industry observers expect increased robotics adoption in restaurants over the coming year, suggesting consumer familiarity with automation in daily life may drive expectations for efficiency in dining
Farmer Boys' VP of Brand & Franchise Development appeared on Restaurant Tech Trends to discuss the chain's farm-to-table positioning and QSR pricing model.
Ryan Volberg, founder of Guestologie, argues that pursuing new customers may be counterproductive to restaurant growth; the startup focuses on optimizing existing guest relationships instead.
Restaurant operators are finding measurable returns from AI implementations, with integration into existing systems rather than standalone tools emerging as a success factor, according to the IFBTA's
Chili's has posted strong recent results, while CAVA, McDonald's, and Domino's also reported quarterly performance and new product launches—though some restaurant marketing campaigns have underperform
Amanda Signorelli and Nick McMillan took over Las Vegas's Golden Steer steakhouse in 2019 and inherited an iconic brand that may be consuming resources without generating proportional profit—a tension
Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's and Wing Zone, argues that strong product-market fit can allow founders to overcome operational mistakes—a view shaped by his transition from finance to acquiring and
Einstein Bros. Bagels is planning an expansion, signaling renewed operator interest in the bagel category after a period of decline.
Restaurant spending is shifting away from chains, while Burger King introduces a product refresh and McDonald's franchisees cite remodeling cost pressures.
Neon Greens, a St. Louis fast-casual salad chain that launched in 2024, integrates hydroponics farming on-site to supply its restaurants, signaling growing operator interest in vertically integrated s
Restaurant industry leaders are highlighting connected kitchen equipment and integrated technology platforms as key emerging tools in the restaurant tech space.
A restaurant technology executive argues that thin industry margins may not be inevitable structural constraints, suggesting operators should reconsider conventional wisdom about profitability limitat
Events and private dining have become important revenue streams for restaurants, but the booking process remains inefficient, according to TripleSeat's CEO.
Chili's is experiencing momentum, Taco Bell is incorporating Tajin into its menu, and Chick-fil-A is exploring waffle offerings.
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.
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.
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
A podcast episode examines why major restaurant NFT and Web3 initiatives from 2021–2022 (including Taco Bell, McDonald's, Burger King, Applebee's, Chipotle, Bored & Hungry, and Starbucks Odyssey) are
Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican discusses plans to operate Restaurant Depot as a standalone business, signaling potential portfolio restructuring within the distributor.
Cava posted strong second-quarter results, Domino's launched a product aimed at solo diners, and Jimmy John's partnered with Buffalo Wild Wings Go on a co-branded location.
Salad and Go's decline is examined in a case study on overexpansion, signaling that rapid scaling without operational maturity may constrain unit-level economics in fast-casual segments.
An 11-unit Minneapolis burger chain's CEO discusses strategies for entering competitive markets at a recent industry conference, suggesting how established growth chains navigate market entry and adap