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Chipotle gains value with 70% of brands ranking modestly above average

Restaurant operators must design loyalty efforts around second and third visits, as well as the early habit-building period rather than celebrating enrollment alone, according to d

Many of the most successful franchisees started with one brand and didn’t deviate from that for a very long time.

Law firm Hodgson Russ spearheaded a rush of new leases at Fisher Brothers’ 605 Third Avenue.

A Business Insider report revealed that Gen Z now leads restaurant loyalty signups, with their top brands sharing a common formula: faster rewards, frictionless apps, and lower redemption thresholds.

Consumers rated Ruby's Diner Cap'n Crunch Shake as most unique LTO.

Cinnabon opened 348 locations in 2025, a 6X increase from 2024.

Brian Niccol really, really likes the idea of being culturally relevant.

The American chain is heading south of the border to sell Mexican-inspired food to Mexican customers, starting in Monterrey.

Consumers are bifurcating, trading down for clear value or up for clear quality, and brands that are neither get squeezed, according to Consumer Edge’s Restaurant 2026 Mid-Ye

Tom Curtis was named chief operating officer at Burger King in 2021 and was quickly promoted to president.

Par Technology's head of AI says restaurant AI can improve margins and drive sales growth with deep data and context equity.

The latest perks could help the chain attract and retain workers needed to sustain its turnaround drive.

Customer-centric brands have made price irrelevant by creating positive experiences that drive customer loyalty and retention.

In a preview of August’s upcoming *QSR 50*, it was not Starbucks (as was the case in recent years), Chipotle, 7 Brew, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, or any other buzzing restaurant brand, clocking in as the fastest-

Starbucks buys products from companies like Microsoft and IBM, spending hundreds of millions of dollars on software alone — but not for much longer.

Streaming has fundamentally changed how consumers engage with content. For decades, television advertising was relatively straightforward for quick-service restaurant marketers. Br

The chicken franchise has hired industry veteran Maureen DiStefano, who brings over 20 years of experience from brands like Starbucks and Dunkin’, to lead its expansion efforts.

Slim Chickens appoints Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development, helping the brand expand across the US with over 20 years of experience.

Strategic beverage program investments are shifting from bundled add-ons to high-margin assets as consumers show increased willingness to pay for premium fountain offerings.

The chicken chain has surpassed the 1,000-unit milestone following a period of strategic leadership changes and investment from Goldman Sachs.

The coffee giant is piloting a new TikTok Content Suite to incentivize baristas to create promotional content, signaling a shift toward employee-driven digital marketing.

Wawa director of store operations Jason Read shares insights on authentic leadership and team building ahead of a keynote address for young convenience store executives.

Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz discusses the leadership strategies and core values required to maintain brand identity during rapid fast-casual expansion and international growth.