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The fried chicken chain — once owned by Pepsi — will shift beverage providers as part of a broader overhaul of its menu and operations.

Live Más Cafés will pilot the drinks ahead of a December nationwide launch as the chain pushes toward $5 billion in annual drink sales.

The restaurant company has built a network of suppliers that are “ready to flex with us” if disruption strikes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Eric Craft said.

MRCO to open 34 Hawaiian Bros units in Georgia and Alabama.

Hawaiian Bros signs lease in Downtown Atlanta for 2027 opening.

Drive-thru AI remains a major goal for a number of fast-food chains, including two of the four biggest in McDonald’s and Taco Bell.

The low-cost menu item includes six varieties and is aimed at helping the chain expand its afternoon daypart.

Taco Bell and other QSR brands are leveraging AI to improve drive-thru experiences with 900 US stores using automated voice ordering

Pancheros Mexican Grill is celebrating Davis Fresh-Mex as its 2026 Franchisee of the Year, marking the group’s second time receiving the honor in just three years.

El Pollo Loco plans to grow in New York with 15 restaurants

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced its planned entry into New York, including a signed lease for its firs

The fact Yum! Brands divested Pizza Hut earlier this month, splitting the chain from KFC for the first time in nearly four decades, should signal the company is prepared to make bold moves, CFO Ranjith Roy said.

Starbucks announced Thursday it’s closing about 250 North America locations later this week, or roughly 1 percent of the company’s 18,000-plus store portfolio.

Taco Bell has thrown plenty of spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks as it continues to recover traffic from the July cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 20,000 people nationwide.

Pumpkin and apple have been flavoring menus since August, but Tuesday is the official first day of fall.

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Chili's targets McDonald's and possibly Taco Bell with new strategy

- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Taco Bell adds a snack-sized twist to its Cheesy Gordita Crunch The Gordita Crunch Duos launch is part of the chain’s strategy to expa

Nearly two months after iceberg lettuce at the chain was linked to Cyclospora, the QSR giant’s foot traffic remains depressed, according to Placer.ai.

Today, small acts of generosity are adding up to the Taco Bell Foundation’s biggest Community Grants year yet: a record $32 million supporting 700 nonprofits nationwide, representing a 40% increase in nonprofit partners from last year.

Placer.ai data shows restaurant traffic moderated during the week of Aug.

Sweetgreen posted the strongest fast-casual performance among major chains, with visits 5.9% above its typical weekly average.

Yum Brands focuses on Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger

Hecht has extensive franchise development experience, previously leading non-traditional growth initiatives for Taco Bell and supporting the expansion of the WeWork global franchise network.