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Technomic data shows sales growth in the chicken category slowed to 5.3% in 2025 as the market faces increasing saturation and cooling performance from major players.

Popeyes has added chicken wraps to its permanent menu to capture more afternoon snacking traffic and compete with other value-focused quick-service brands.

For the past several years, the growth story in the restaurant industry has been written by chicken chains.

Technomic report data shows the chicken category experienced a significant sales slowdown in 2025, falling to single-digit growth after a half-decade of double-digit gains.

Popeyes has added chicken wraps to its permanent menu nationwide in three flavors following a successful limited-time run that began in mid-2025.

The 2026 Paytronix Loyalty Report highlights how restaurant and convenience brands are leveraging AI and first-party data to move beyond traditional points-based rewards programs.

Taco Bell outperformed other Yum! Brands concepts with significant same-store sales growth, solidifying its position as a dominant player in the fast-food industry.

Refreshers to grow 130% on menus over the next four years.

The regional chicken tender chain is looking to increase the flexibility of its real estate development strategy.

Culver’s partners with Berry AI to add computer vision to 1,000 restaurants

Drinks are having a moment in franchising. Swig, the Utah-based dirty soda franchise, signed a 25-unit deal to expand in South Florida.

Major food franchises like McDonald’s and KFC are launching specialized beverage menus to capture a share of the $100 billion category dominated by Starbucks.

Raise your hand if you haven’t introduced a line of beverages called Refreshers over the past two years.

Subway and McDonald’s are expanding their value menus and beverage programs as major fast-food chains compete for price-sensitive consumers through low-cost bundles and new drink lineups.

Starbucks reported growth in fiscal Q2 as North American same-store sales rose 7 percent with significant increases in transactions and delivery services.

The fast-food giant is leveraging its existing portfolio of over 30 menu items to appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for high-protein meal options.

To hear the internet tell it, franchise renewal is a simple process.

Subway aims to improve value reputation with new menu offerings

Consumer confidence has increased slightly in April, but concerns around rising costs remain a focus for consumers.

McDonald’s is expanding its drink menu with the launch of dirty sodas and Refresher beverages starting May 6.

Friday night is not an ideal time for a pizza chain’s online ordering platform to glitch.

The sandwich franchise is introducing 15 menu items priced under $5 as part of its first-ever national value menu.

The sandwich chain’s Fresh Value Menu offers 15 items and joins McDonald’s and Taco Bell in targeting specific pricing to help drive traffic and improve affordability.

McDonald's adds beverage specialists for new refreshers and dirty sodas.