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Del Taco leans on catering in turnaround plan
Del Taco is adding catering to its business model, joining competitors like Chipotle and Denny's in pursuing group orders as a revenue lever during a period of sales pressure.
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Del Taco is adding catering to its business model, joining competitors like Chipotle and Denny's in pursuing group orders as a revenue lever during a period of sales pressure.
Los Tacos No. 1 secured investment from TSG Consumer Partners to fuel expansion, signaling investor confidence in the NYC-based Mexican concept's growth potential.
KFC Global appointed Amy Ellis Durini as Chief Brand Officer in a newly created role, reporting to CEO Scott Mezvinsky starting November 2026, to lead global brand strategy and loyalty initiatives.
Harri finished deploying its workforce management platform across all 2,112 U.S. Jack in the Box locations in a five-month rollout completed December 1, 2025, signaling a major shift toward centralize
Kayla Edidin has taken a majority stake and COO role at Red Door Brands following a challenging period for the franchise operator, signaling a leadership transition aimed at stabilizing the company.
Carl's Jr. is ramping up marketing spend and revamping its burger offerings after recent sales slowdown, signaling an attempt to rebuild brand momentum in a competitive QSR segment.
An Oklahoma Taco Bell franchisee with 23 units is adopting Oscar AI, an operational intelligence platform, to help restaurant leaders identify performance improvement opportunities.
McDonald's loyalty program collects granular customer data including visit frequency predictions and churn scores, illustrating how QSR operators now build detailed behavioral profiles that extend wel
Little Caesars opened its first military base location last year and now has four additional units planned across U.S. Navy installations, signaling expansion into a new channel with captive, high-fre
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Burger King is running a weeklong promotional series for Royal Perks members from September 14–20, anchored around National Cheeseburger Day with daily deals including a free Rodeo Burger and buy-one-
Fast-food chains are prioritizing menu quality improvements to counter declining sales, though such upgrades signal operational trade-offs that may strain existing systems.
Huddle House is offering franchising discounts to attract multi-unit operators, as the chain seeks to reverse recent net closures and boost unit growth.
Krystal has partnered with Hasbro to create branded kids' meals.
Wendy's launched a Halloween promotion featuring Boo! Books and collectible toys called Frosty Frights, combining treats with character collection.
7-Eleven is launching the BiG Flavor Bar, a customizable sauce and topping station with new original sauces, signaling the chain's effort to deepen food customization and differentiate its in-store fo
Over half of Americans support rounding up purchases for charity, signaling potential for QSRs to mobilize customer bases for fundraising tied to education, hunger, and disaster relief causes.
Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo to co-create a Baja Blast variant, signaling continued celebrity collaboration as a lever for beverage differentiation in QSR.
Carl's Jr. has shifted to made-to-order burger preparation, a move the chain credits with improving customer satisfaction scores and lowering food waste.
Sonic has partnered with the NFL and introduced a $7 Big Deal Meal offering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chick-fil-A is running hunger-relief fundraisers in select markets through September and committing $1 million in matched donations to Feeding America, signaling corporate investment in local food-sec
Vicious Biscuit signed a lease for a third Northeast Ohio location slated to open in early 2027, marking continued franchise expansion in the region.
Campaign creative analysis of a Wendy's LTO ad — no business model, loyalty, or operator-facing takeaway.
Franchise milestone announcement — no data on same-store sales, franchisee profitability, or replicable growth lessons.
Chick-fil-A is donating $1 million and expanding hunger-relief initiatives during September's Hunger Action Month, as food insecurity continues to affect millions of Americans.
Smashburger renewed its Arizona State University athletics sponsorship for a third consecutive year, expanding its presence at game-day activations.
Inc. 5000 recognition signals growth trajectory but lacks specifics on unit count, sales, or operational strategy relevant to multi-location operators.
Regional slider brand runs charitable LTO in Michigan — single-market promotional tie-in with no strategic relevance to broader operators.
Routine LTO sandwich introduction — standard category innovation with no chain-strategic or competitive implication.
Single-brand limited-time shake launch—routine promotional announcement with no broader signal for multi-location operators.
National LTO launch from major ice-cream chain—standard seasonal menu execution.
