QSR Magazine
QSR Ad of the Month: Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger Makes the Perfect Reintroduction
Campaign creative analysis of a Wendy's LTO ad — no business model, loyalty, or operator-facing takeaway.
Chick-fil-A
85 stories mentioning Chick-fil-A, newest first. Watch to get Chick-fil-A news in your daily digest.
Men's Journal
Fast Food Chains: Are Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Starbucks Open on Labor Day?
Consumer holiday hours FAQ — not actionable for brand operators.
Nation's Restaurant News
Papa Johns, Dunkin’, Chick-fil-A
Podcast episode announcement with no detail on topics or guests — insufficient information to assess relevance to operators.
Nation's Restaurant News
Chick-fil-A ramps up hunger awareness efforts
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
wandtv.com
Chick-fil-A Forsyth Decatur says grand opening is one week away
Single-location grand opening announcement with no multi-unit operator takeaway.
Paytronix Blog
Food Service Restaurant: Types, Models, and What's Changing | Paytronix
Vendor-authored segment overview with no breaking news, product launch, or operator insight — repurposed educational content.
QSR Magazine
Chick-fil-A Helping Fight Hunger with $1 Million Donation and Larger Initiatives
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.
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
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.
Restaurant Dive
Chick-fil-A to close remaining Little Blue Menu restaurant
Chick-fil-A is closing its remaining Little Blue Menu location in College Park, Maryland, and will convert it to a standard Chick-fil-A format, signaling a shift away from its delivery-focused experim
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Wendy’s shakeup continues, Taco Bell collabs with Olivia Rodrigo, and indie restaurants score a win
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
Pizza Marketplace
Domino’s takes on the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap with latest pizza
Domino's has introduced a pizza offering that draws comparison to burger-chain menu items.
Yahoo Finance
Domino's® Asks America: Is the Domino™ Pizza's First Fast-Food Icon?
Domino's has launched a Detroit-style pizza called 'the Domino,' shaped like the brand's logo and positioned as its namesake flagship product.
Yahoo Finance Singapore
Chick-fil-A closes final experimental restaurant
Chick-fil-A has closed its final experimental restaurant, ending a test initiative.
QSRweb
Loyalty programs have become new front line of QSR fraud
Loyalty program fraud is now a material threat to chain revenue and customer data; credential stuffing and weak authentication are evolving attack vectors brands must defend.
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Chick-fil-A is rolling out its Little Blue Menu test format more broadly, Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo for a campaign, and Long John Silver's faces ongoing operational challenges.
Nation's Restaurant News
Chick-fil-A’s last Little Blue Menu will convert to a traditional restaurant
Experimental concept closure offers no strategic signal — single-location format test wind-down is routine portfolio management.
Restaurant Dive
Why ghost kitchens aren’t dead for some brands
Pressed Juicery and Chick-fil-A are operating delivery-focused ghost kitchen locations to serve demand and reach new customers, suggesting the model remains viable for select brands despite broader sk
Fast Casual
Restaurant traffic rebounds post Cyclospora
Restaurant traffic has recovered following a Cyclospora outbreak.
Brand Eating
Chick-fil-A Launches New Chicken and Waffles Sandwich Plus S'mores Frozen Beverages
Single-brand LTO launch — no operator insight beyond routine menu novelty.
Restaurant Business
Gen Alpha starts working its way into operators’ decision making
Gen Alpha consumers are drawing increased marketing attention from restaurant operators, though the article raises questions about which household members actually influence dining decisions.
Restaurant Technology Guys
Surcheros: The Tex-Mex Franchise Winning in Towns Everyone Else Skips | RTG Ep. 351
Surcheros has built a near-50-unit Tex-Mex chain by targeting smaller towns competitors avoid, relying on a distinctive grilled-burrito model that signals a differentiated positioning in underserved m
Tasting Table
The Major Struggle Chick-Fil-A Employees Face Isn't An Issue At Most Other Fast Food Chains
Chick-fil-A employees face a workplace challenge that differs from competitors at most other fast-food chains.
RestaurantNews.com
Krispy Kreme and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week
Roundup of LTO launches and marketing commentary — individual items lack depth; useful only as weekly trend scan, not strategic intelligence.
Nation's Restaurant News
Menu Tracker: New items from Domino’s, Chick-fil-A, and McDonald’s
Quick-service chains including Domino's, Chick-fil-A, and McDonald's have introduced new menu items, alongside product launches across A&W, Arby's, IHOP, Krispy Kreme, and Sweetgreen.
Restaurant Business
The latest battle in the Chicken Wars: Just how popular are tenders?
Chicken tenders are appearing across new restaurant categories and concepts, signaling continued menu diversification around a familiar, accessible protein.
Restaurant Business
Mashups make a comeback on menus
Major QSR and casual-dining chains including Del Taco, IHOP, Chick-fil-A, and others are featuring mashup items on their menus, signaling renewed operator interest in hybrid flavor combinations as a d
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Chili's is experiencing momentum, Taco Bell is incorporating Tajin into its menu, and Chick-fil-A is exploring waffle offerings.
RestaurantNews.com
All-Day Cravings, Answered: Chick-fil-A Debuts New Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches
Chick-fil-A is introducing chicken & waffles sandwiches alongside s'mores-flavored items for a limited fall run, signaling continued menu experimentation to capture daypart occasions beyond its core b
QSR Magazine
Chick-fil-A Adding Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches and S’mores Items to Menus
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
QSRweb
Chick-fil-A Chicken and Waffles are here for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Chick-fil-A has added chicken and waffles to its menu across all dayparts.
Nation's Restaurant News
Chick-fil-A adds its spin to chicken and waffles
Chick-fil-A is launching chicken and waffles sandwiches in two portion sizes nationwide on August 24.
fastcasual.com
Jersey Mike's tops Chick-fil-A in customer satisfaction rankings
Satisfaction ranking — lacking strategy insight or multi-location operator takeaway.
Eat This Not That
Chick-fil-A Is No Longer America's Best Fast-Food Restaurant—Here's the New Winner for 2026
Consumer ranking article — no data on what changed, why, or what operators should do differently.
The State Journal-Register
Springfield to get a second Chick-fil-A restaurant
Single-location opening announcement — no signal for multi-location brand strategy or market trend.
Fast Casual
Traffic counts show signs of recovery post Cyclospora
Traffic at fast-casual restaurants shows signs of recovery following a Cyclospora outbreak.
QSR Magazine
QSR 50 2026: Top 50 Fast-Food Chains, Ranked by Sales
QSR Magazine's annual QSR 50 ranking lists the top 50 limited-service restaurant chains by U.S. system-wide sales, based on data collected directly from companies between March and May 2026.
Visalia Times-Delta
Chick-fil-A confirms Visalia restaurant is still on track for 2027
Single-unit real-estate confirmation with no broader strategic or operational relevance for multi-location brands.
Modern Restaurant Management
On the Radar: Play Areas and Kids’ Menu Trends Are Getting Attention
Chick-fil-A is renovating playgrounds at over 200 U.S. locations by end of 2026 with multi-sensory designs and interactive games, signaling renewed investment in experiential amenities as chains compe
CPO Magazine
Fast Food Restaurant Chain Chick-fil-A Suffers Data Breach from Credential Stuffing Attacks
Chick-fil-A experienced a data breach attributed to credential stuffing attacks, a method that tests stolen credentials against accounts.
Yahoo Finance
McDonald's new menu item copies a Chick-fil-A favorite
McDonald's has introduced a new menu item similar to Chick-fil-A's offering, continuing a pattern of menu evolution that has defined the chain's breakfast strategy since the Egg McMuffin's 1975 rollou
Nation's Restaurant News
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, CAVA, and Krispy Kreme
Several restaurant chains including Chick-fil-A, CAVA, and Krispy Kreme have introduced new menu items, alongside innovation efforts at Benihana, Honeygrow, and other chains.
Nation's Restaurant News
Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips
Chick-fil-A is testing spicy Chick-n-Strips at two Atlanta-area locations through mid-September.
Local 3 News
Chick-fil-A warns some customers after loyalty program cyberattack
Chick-fil-A disclosed a cyberattack affecting its loyalty program and notified affected customers.
BleepingComputer
Chick-fil-A discloses data breach after credential stuffing attacks
Chick-fil-A disclosed a data breach resulting from credential stuffing attacks, signaling renewed scrutiny on restaurant chains' account security practices.
Yahoo Finance
Wingstop added more restaurants than any US chain in 2025, report says
Wingstop opened more new restaurants than any other U.S. chain in 2025, outpacing competitors like Chipotle and Dunkin'.
Tasting Table
'It's At The Bottom Of The Salad Food Chain' — Why Chick-Fil-A Avoids Using This Classic Green
Menu sourcing explainer for a single brand — tactical insight into ingredient avoidance but limited strategic value for competitive operators.
QSR Magazine
Why the Best Restaurant Loyalty Programs Are Built on Emotion, Not Discounts
Gen Z drives restaurant loyalty signups and favors programs offering faster rewards and easier redemption, suggesting that reducing friction may be necessary but insufficient for long-term engagement.
QSR Magazine
Wingstop Was the Fastest-Growing Restaurant in America Last Year
Wingstop outpaced all other U.S. restaurant chains in unit growth last year, adding nearly 100 locations and surpassing brands like Starbucks and Chipotle, suggesting the wing-focused segment may be c
Nation's Restaurant News (Video)▶ Watch
Texas Roadhouse is testing delivery, Chick-fil-A is modernizing playgrounds, and the James Beard Awards ceremony may relocate from Chicago.
Nation's Restaurant News
Chick-fil-A is modernizing its kids’ playgrounds
Chick-fil-A is renovating kids' playgrounds at over 200 locations this year with updated multi-sensory designs and interactive games, signaling continued investment in family-oriented dining amenities
