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McDonald’s unveiled the next iteration of its business strategy at its semi-annual convention in Las Vegas this week, called McDonald’s Next.

Ghai Restaurants bought the Houston-area stores from Mas Restaurant Group for an undisclosed sum, more than doubling its Taco Bell footprint.

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- Fast Casual - Food Trends - Marketing & Branding - News Chipotle tests crispy chicken The protein has been spotted in select restaurants of the fast-casual Mexican chain in Calif

Restaurant chains with lower average checks did not consistently see sales growth in 2026

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Lobster fans are happiest in summer, when lobster rolls, salads and entrees reach their peak on restaurant menus.

The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported.

- Franchising - Mergers & Acquisitions - Quick Service - News Ghai Restaurants acquires 44 Taco Bell locations The franchisee is acquiring the locations in the Houston area, its fi

Ghai Restaurants, a multi-brand restaurant operator out of suburban San Jose, California, recently closed on a deal for 44 Taco Bell locations in the Houston market, more than doubling its presence in the brand.

The fast-food giant is testing cold brew and flavored foams in select markets as it moves toward a $5 billion annual beverage revenue goal.

- Quick Service - Beverage Trends - Menu Trends - News Taco Bell launches a cold brew lineup The platform includes three flavored cold foams and is available only at the Mexican fa

- Quick Service - Food Trends - Marketing & Branding - News Taco Bell adds Shredded Beef Nacho Fries to the menu The fast-food Mexican chain has also brought back its birria-inspir

Former Nike executive and current Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant is leveraging "drop culture" to drive loyalty and digital engagement across the franchise system.

Restaurants introduce summer menus with seafood and ice cream treats.

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The fast-food giant is expanding its new Cantina Chicken menu line with a limited-time variation of its popular Mexican Pizza.

Interim CEO Mark King identifies operational execution and brand standards as the primary hurdles for the burger chain's ongoing turnaround strategy.

Jack in the Box appoints Mark King as Interim CEO

Change has become so common at Jack in the Box over the past few years that it’s almost expected that something big will come up every time the fast-food chain reports earnings.

The former Taco Bell and Xponential Fitness CEO steps in to lead the burger chain following the departure of Lance Tucker.

Mark King succeeds Lance Tucker as Jack in the Box CEO

The rise of social media fandom is transforming restaurant loyalty, turning fast-food brands like Cook Out and Bojangles into markers of personal identity and community.

U.S. franchisors expand to Australia with 1,200 franchise systems and $185 billion revenue