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Wendy's new CEO addresses brand's quality degradation and sales decline

Wendy’s reported a 7% decline in same-store sales and lost its position as the second-largest U.S. burger chain to Burger King following a difficult second quarter.

McDonald's environmental footprint was significant in the 1980s, but the company has since implemented sustainability measures to reduce waste and energy consumption.

“The bite” may not have launched Burger King’s comeback this year, but it certainly didn’t hurt.

Salad and Go closes 70 locations despite positive consumer sentiment.

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As restaurants move beyond competing primarily on value and marketing, operational excellence is emerging as the next major battleground for growth.

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CEO Chris Kempczinski blamed inconsistent execution and a pullback in digital deals.

Boston Market chain has closed 99.5% of locations over 28 years

McDonald’s appeared to miss the mark on its U.S. value proposition.

Pop Demon Hunters promotion was the first in a string of McDonald's marketing last quarter.

McDonald’s has appointed Skye Anderson as president of U.S. operations, overseeing nearly 14,000 U.S. locations.

Anderson will oversee the chain’s NEXT strategy in its largest market and succeeds Joe Erlinger, who is leaving the company after 20 years.

McDonald’s isn’t really messing around in its biggest market.

Skye Anderson appointed President of McDonald’s USA, overseeing 14,000 restaurants.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski blames US traffic drop on execution problems

AI’s influence on the restaurant industry is going all the way to the top.

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system-wide sales. QSR magazine collected information directly from restaurant companies from March to May 2026.

The brands leading this year’s QSR 50 are succeeding in an environment with cautious consumers, fierce competition, and shifting expectations.

Kent Lewis builds multi-unit success with The Cleaning Authority franchise

In a recently remodeled McDonald’s location in Chicago, a set of temperature-controlled cubbies, accessible only by keypad, is stationed next to the door, so delivery drivers can get their orders without walking inside.