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Two Dairy Queen operators use digital signs to drive sales.

Long before value became the restaurant industry’s favorite buzzword, it was simply how Cicis Pizza did business.

For decades, IHOP has been one of the restaurant industry’s most recognizable brands.

In coffee drive thrus, technology is increasingly positioned as the answer to speed, accuracy, labor pressure, and tighter margins.

It is hard to miss the moment Mediterranean cuisine is having.

Korean fried chicken’s popularity has increasingly proven to be a lucrative option for franchisees.

Some foods are synonymous with classics in the consumer lexicon.

Consumers’ interest in diverse cuisines and fusion cuisines continues to grow.

Golden Chick franchise to open 27-30 new locations in 2026

Quick-service restaurant operators want a seamless, profitable drive-thru.

Fast-food discovery is changing fast. More diners are asking AI assistants where to eat, and those recommendations are becoming the new front door for quick-service brands.

Apex Order Pickup Solutions helps restaurants with 75% off-premise orders.

Multi-unit retail operators are pivoting toward trusted 'other tobacco products' to offset declining cigarette sales and boost average basket sizes.

The morning daypart remains beverages’ most dependable profit engine, but it is no longer a guaranteed win for programs that treat caffeine as a blunt tool.

This guide provides multi-unit restaurant operators with data-driven strategies for managing labor deployment, kitchen flow, and food waste to maintain profitability in a high-cost environment.

Wingers Alehouse is achieving significant unit economics in small markets through a revamped menu, manager development programs, and a collaborative franchise culture.

The Works Cafe uses HORMEL BACON 1 for 12 locations.