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Ryan Ostrom joins Jack in the Box Inc. as new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 15 years of marketing and branding experience.

Planet Fitness has expanded its Board of Directors with two new appointments, bringing decades of leadership experience in key areas, including international and domestic operations, franchising, and brand development.

Long John Silver's charts a course to success, with a focus on drive-thru business and adapting to the changing market.

KFC introduces its best chicken sandwich ever, available in select markets starting January 11 and nationwide by the end of February.

The COVID-19 vaccine may signal a shift in the pizza and fast food boom, with sales potentially declining.

KFC releases vintage holiday buckets, including 1966 and 1971 designs.

Pizza Hut partners with Beyond Meat to offer plant-based meat pizzas nationwide.

Franchisors are struggling to save the breakfast daypart, with COVID-19 having a significant impact on the industry.

Kentucky's economy has varied by region, with manufacturing being the greatest income producer, but eastern Kentucky having little manufacturing activity.

Louisville, Ky. - Kentucky Fried Chicken® announced that it is launching a new signature dipping sauce that’s sure to make fried chicken fans rejoice.

A&W Restaurants reports an 8.2% increase in August sales, following double-digit increases in previous months.

Multi-brand operator Sajib Singha expands his portfolio with Captain D's, adding a second location in Texas.

Restaurant traffic and spending decline ease in August, but may not be sustainable.

Captain D’s opens its second Texas location in Mount Pleasant, spearheaded by multi-unit franchisee Sajib Singha.

McDonald's hosts a Drive-Thru Event to find new employees amid COVID-19, offering on-the-spot interviews with social distancing precautions.

Pizza Hut introduces the $10 Tastemaker, where customers can choose any three toppings on a large pizza for just $10.

Foodservice franchisors are adapting to the growing demand for online ordering, with some companies seeing a 783% increase in online order sales volume growth during the pandemic.

A&W Restaurants posts third straight month of double-digit comp-sales growth, with sales soaring 12% in July.

KFC appoints John Mays as its new Director of Equity and Inclusion, with Mays leading the development and implementation of KFC's equity and inclusion vision and strategy.

Restaurant brands struggle to find workers amid historic unemployment, with key demographics staying away due to health and safety concerns.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Pieology has announced the appointment of Adrienne Berkes as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer, who will oversee expansion of the brand overseas as well as throughout the U.S.

Major QSR franchisors are investing in green energy and eco-friendly initiatives to tackle climate change and gain a competitive edge.

Pizza Hut and First Book launch antiracism resources for educators