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Famous Brands International is expanding the footprint of TCBY and Mrs.

Released ahead of National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18, the inaugural "Loyalty in the Real World" report analyzed hundreds of thousands of visitors to the top 20 burger-focused QSR and fast casual chains across 20 U.S.

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

Quick-service chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are increasingly prioritizing specialty beverages and energy drinks as a primary driver for customer traffic and new dayparts.

Restaurant chains are prioritizing development in the Sun Belt, following population shifts and favorable economic conditions across the Southwest and Southeast regions.

A veteran restaurant journalist reflects on their 20-year career in communications and PR as they return to the industry news space.

Kahala Brands is introducing a co-branded model in Flower Mound, Texas, featuring Wetzel’s Pretzels and sweetFrog to leverage multiple snack and dessert dayparts.

New federal legislation aims to bar SNAP recipients from using benefits at participating QSR chains, potentially affecting major brands across nine states.

National brands including Noodles & Company are partnering with delivery platforms to drive holiday traffic through exclusive rewards and free menu items.

A 23-unit Taco Bell operator is implementing Oscar AI to integrate POS, labor, and inventory data for better store-level performance and margin management.

Quick-service restaurant chains are increasingly using round-up donation programs to foster community connections and drive customer engagement at the point of sale.

The upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit in Arlington will feature networking and strategy sessions for restaurant brand leaders and multi-unit operators.

Connect Media CEO Daniel Ceniceros discusses how shrinking footprints and secondary market growth are redefining commercial real estate strategies for restaurant chains.

A recent credential stuffing attack on Chick-fil-A highlights the growing cybersecurity risks facing QSR loyalty programs and the need for stronger authentication measures.

CaterZen founder Michael Attias shares strategies to double catering sales.

Wendy's U.S. president Pete Suerken departs to lead supply chain co-op

The restaurant of the future will recognize that technology and hospitality are not competing priorities, and that innovation isn’t the destination — the guest is.

Zambrero has become the first major fast-food chain in Australia to serve air-fried hot chips, according to a press release.

The global brand has launched its first franchised site in the state under a 24-unit development agreement covering Northern California, Nevada, and Texas.

The Filipino chicken giant is launching its North American franchise program with a stringent vetting process that prioritizes cultural alignment over rapid unit growth.

Market data shows over 8,000 restaurant closures in early 2026, signaling a major reshaping of established quick-service chains amid rising operating costs.

A Dallas-based franchisee highlights how a drive-thru format and deep community roots have sustained the highest-grossing TCBY location for over two decades.

Taco John's opens in La Porte, Indiana, on August 10.

As restaurants move beyond competing primarily on value and marketing, operational excellence is emerging as the next major battleground for growth.