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Domino's Pizza China continues rapid expansion, strengthens market positioning
Domino's Pizza is expanding its presence in China.
48 stories · last 7 days by relevance
48 stories · last 7 days by relevance
Domino's Pizza is expanding its presence in China.
Golden Chick is launching a new marketing campaign, loyalty program, and digital-first strategy to compete in the competitive chicken tender category.
Despite access to unprecedented guest data, restaurants struggle to retain customers, suggesting that loyalty programs alone may not drive repeat visits without translating data into personalized expe
Nearly half of U.S. diners switched their favorite restaurant last year, up from 33 percent the prior year—a shift that signals growing customer volatility and potential vulnerability in restaurant lo
Dutch Bros reports 74% rewards penetration among customers, with the company attributing boosted transactions and digital engagement to its loyalty program; the metric signals rewards programs' growin
Inspira Global has completed its acquisition of Restaurant Brands Asia, the operator of Burger King in India.
Fast food chains are leveraging collectible cups and limited-edition merchandise to drive loyalty while menu prices have climbed significantly since 2019, signaling an industry strategy to offset cost
Artistry Restaurants acquired Hickory Tavern in early 2025, a 20-unit Carolina chain that has operated for nearly three decades; the article signals the new ownership sees growth potential rooted in i
Wendy's is investing in digital sales, AI-powered ordering, and menu innovation to address weak customer traffic.
Starbucks' loyalty program, personalization features, and faster service are cited as drivers of higher store traffic and customer engagement.
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.
Uber is pausing its European food delivery expansion while it pursues an acquisition of Delivery Hero, signaling a strategic shift toward consolidation over organic growth in the region.
Zeus Street Greek attributed its private equity partnership to rising operational costs.
Ben Leventhal's Blackbird Labs tackles independent-restaurant invisibility and profitability through frequency-driven loyalty — a template applicable to multi-unit brands rethinking guest retention.
Yum! Brands has sold Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, a Connecticut-based investment firm, for $2.7 billion, marking a major portfolio shift for the parent company.
A franchisee of a popular pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Several major restaurant franchisees executed significant acquisition and divestiture deals in the first half of the year, including Red Robin selling company-owned stores and Mas Restaurant Group off
Restaurant operators are adopting voice AI technology to capture phone call data as a way to recognize and engage customers across locations, suggesting the phone channel may become a key loyalty and
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.
GoTab has acquired Fishbowl, a guest marketing and loyalty platform, to expand its restaurant commerce ecosystem that includes POS, ordering, payments, and mobile solutions.
American Express acquired TheFork for $700 million as part of a broader wave of restaurant-tech dealmaking in June.
An iconic breakfast dining chain has closed over 150 locations.
A California steakhouse chain is closing locations gradually.
Sweet Tomatoes, the salad-bar chain that liquidated during the pandemic, is planning a comeback.
A Mountain Mike's franchisee in Medford filed for bankruptcy amid debt pressures, signaling potential financial strain within the chain's franchise system.
Domino's is distributing $1 million in rewards to loyalty members following a penalty card issued to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun during a World Cup match, triggering a promotional commitment th
Restaurant brands are increasingly centering their apps around loyalty programs, personalization, and direct customer engagement rather than just order-ahead convenience, signaling a shift toward usin
Hopdoddy Burger Bar's CEO Jeff Chandler discusses the burger chain's sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group on a restaurant finance podcast.
Commerce media platforms struggle with measuring ad impact due to probabilistic attribution and modeled incrementality, but in-store data offers a potential solution to verify whether digital ads tran
A Popeyes franchisee facing bankruptcy is divesting most of its restaurant locations.
El Fenix's parent company acquired another restaurant chain.
AmRest is continuing international expansion while reinforcing its restaurant platform.
Two Upstate restaurant brands are being combined through an acquisition.
Franchise M&A activity persisted into Q2 2026 with continued private equity interest, suggesting capital availability remains a driver of consolidation in the sector.
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
Berkshire Hathaway exit from restaurant holdings signals major investor pessimism on casual dining and influences broader market sentiment.
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.
Loyalty program seasonal offer — vendor/brand content marketing without operator takeaway on program structure, ROI, or enrollment trend.
Breakfast chain Chapter 11 filing highlights unit economics and franchise model stress in a crowded daypart.
Large acquisitions are driving record mergers and acquisitions activity, with corporate boards pursuing major takeovers.
Plant-based QSR scaling via franchising and grassroots loyalty—relevant for understanding how niche fast-casual concepts build unit growth and customer retention.
Loyalty platform migration is a real operational headache; this vendor guide covers the real risks (points loss, tier slippage) chains face when switching systems.
An iconic seafood chain has filed a lawsuit following its bankruptcy filing.
Regional acquisition signals consolidation appetite; relevance depends on acquirer scale and strategy details absent here.
Small bar-franchise success story — no broader operator takeaway on loyalty strategy or multi-unit growth.
Loyalty program integrating voting mechanics to drive repeat engagement — shows gamification as retention tactic.
M&A activity noted, but absence of brand name and deal terms limits actionability for operators tracking consolidation.