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The 57-year-old Texas-based chicken chain is leveraging its modest brand identity to fuel franchise development and modernization efforts across its system.

Smoothie King has been slowly expanding its food menu since 2023, when it added Smoothie Bowls.

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Chicken franchises remain one of the most competitive and dynamic segments of the restaurant industry.

Yelp's 2026 growth data shows fast casual brands like 7 Brews and Chipotle dominating.

The fried chicken chain is reviving its signature value bundle to combat a 6.5% decline in first-quarter same-store sales under new leadership.

Church's Texas Chicken today announced the appointment of Kevin Nemeth as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer.

The fried chicken chain is expanding its CPG footprint by launching two new biscuit mix varieties at major national retailers like Walmart and Kroger.

Restaurant chains report mixed first quarter results with 0.9% average sales increase.

Church's Texas Chicken hires Kevin Nemeth as chief commercial officer

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When a franchise owner joins a system, they often look for the stability that comes when a large corporation pairs with the agility of a focused brand.

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GLP-1s, international crises and consumer demand for novelty have made limited-time items an ever more important part of restaurant menu playbooks.

The Southern-inspired fast-casual brand signed its largest development deal to date, marking a major milestone in its expansion into Upstate New York and the Northeast.

A former multi-unit franchisee for brands like Burger King and Arby’s joins the Mexican-inspired chain to oversee franchise onboarding, real estate, and construction.

Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim launches Flock & Fresh, a chicken concept targeting female diners.

“Give your fork a break … new wraps are here,” claims Sweetgreen.

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Burger King reports strong sales growth without relying on discounts

Burger King reports positive same-store sales following a massive customer outreach initiative, while sibling brand Popeyes saw its weakest quarterly performance in nearly 20 years.

Popeyes is focusing on operational execution and core menu value to reverse five consecutive quarters of negative same-store sales as competition in the chicken category intensifies.

Restaurant Brands International reported a 5.8% rise in Burger King's domestic comparable sales for Q1 2026, while Popeyes experienced a significant 6.5% decline.