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Fast-casual leaders are increasingly leveraging intelligent automation and data strategies to transform restaurant operations into high-tech hubs.

Shin Starr Presents' autonomous robotics technology aims to streamline multi-unit foodservice operations by automating the cooking process from refrigeration to tray.

SPB Hospitality CEO G.J. Hart has restructured leadership to treat the Krystal brand as a parallel business entity focused on consistent operational execution.

Addressing high turnover in the QSR sector requires a strategic shift toward brand-focused onboarding that emphasizes early employee engagement and culture.

A national non-profit provides emergency financial assistance to food and beverage employees facing personal crises, filling a critical gap in industry benefits.

The pizza chain is standing by its long-term guidance despite a 6.4% drop in domestic comparable sales and the impact of refranchising 85 locations.

Effective restaurant marketing requires a cohesive system to manage local visibility, digital presence, and guest reviews to prevent revenue loss across multi-location chains.

McDonald’s reported a 6% increase in global systemwide sales for Q1, crediting a strategic focus on value leadership, menu innovation, and marketing.

The QSR chain has finalized a cloud-based platform rollout across 21 states to streamline POS, digital ordering, and royalty-focused loyalty programs.

The pizza chain is launching a massive global marketing campaign across 42 international markets in its first-ever film partnership with Disney and Pixar.

The beverage franchise is raising funds for pediatric cancer research through customer rounded-up totals and a symbolic change to its signature blue straws.

The burger giant will remove self-serve beverage stations from U.S. dining rooms by 2032 to prioritize operational efficiency and inventory control.

The fast-food giant is partnering with Disney for a movie-themed promotional menu featuring specialty Whoppers and chicken fries.

Yum Brands posted 6% system sales growth in Q1, driven by KFC’s aggressive international unit expansion and its new sauce-centric menu platform.

The sandwich giant introduces a 15-item value menu featuring $3.99 sandwiches and wraps across 18,000 U.S. locations to capture budget-conscious diners.

The fast-food giant is leveraging its existing portfolio of over 30 menu items to appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for high-protein meal options.

The California-based cult favorite continues its Pacific Northwest expansion, opening a new high-volume site managed by a long-term company veteran.

Co-founder Shawn Lalehzarian shares how his experience opening 50 airport locations for HMS Host informed the development of his hot chicken franchise.

The pizza giant saw a 6.6% drop in first-quarter net income, citing valuation swings in its China master franchise and a general slowdown in consumer spending.

The GoTo Foods brand is launching a limited-time collaboration with Warner Bros. to offer Harry Potter-themed treats at participating US locations.

The pizza franchise has signed a three-unit area development agreement with Hall Foods LLC to expand its footprint in Las Cruces and the surrounding Southwest region.

Ian Poole joins the Mexican QSR brand to lead national expansion and franchise support, bringing nearly 20 years of experience from Subway, Dunkin', and Planet Fitness.

The pizza giant is testing high-capacity drone technology in Texas, capable of delivering full family meals in a single flight through a partnership with Flytrex.

New data from over 30,000 locations shows loyalty transactions growing 28% and digital kiosks emerging as the fastest-growing ordering channel in the QSR sector.