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Popeyes recently continued its campaign to promote its upgraded chicken tenders, offering them as part of a $9.99 Tenders Deal.
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Popeyes recently continued its campaign to promote its upgraded chicken tenders, offering them as part of a $9.99 Tenders Deal.

The fast-growing hot chicken concept has appointed Ashley Prokos to lead franchise sales as the brand surpasses 100 units sold and eyes international expansion.

The chicken giant is rolling out a limited-time menu featuring maple-flavored waffles and s'mores-themed beverages nationwide.

CEO Liz Williams’ three-year strategy is showing early results with same-store sales growth and improved restaurant margins driven by new menu innovations.

The chicken giant is rolling out new breakfast and entree waffle sandwiches nationwide starting August 24 for a limited time.
The largest Zaxbys franchisee group, Roost & Rise Holdings, has promoted an hourly restaurant cook to a corporate marketing role following a successful viral video campaign.
Chicken Salad Chick debuts in Cleveland with new Fairview Park restaurant.
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Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of the brand’s first restaurant in the greater Cleveland market, located in the Westgate Shopping Center at 3038 Westgate Mall Drive in Fairview Park.

Korean fried chicken’s popularity has increasingly proven to be a lucrative option for franchisees.
The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening with the community on August 8, 2026.

Popeyes turnaround plan, which includes a sharpened focus on both operations and the core menu, is right on track, according to Josh Kobza, CEO of parent company Restaurant Brands International.

El Pollo Loco reported a 19.5% restaurant contribution margin and a 3.9% increase in same-store sales, signaling early success for CEO Liz Williams’ turnaround strategy.
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of a brand-new restaurant located at 1016 Burkemont Avenue in Morganton.

Popeyes' US sales fell 5.2 percent in Q2, expects positive comps in H2 2026

Chick-fil-A owner-operator Jon Harmeling, a former West Point instructor in systems engineering, joins QSR Uncut to chat about his journey with the category leader, but also to break down how he’s developed 10 AI systems that run inside his store.

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Burger King sales surge 8.5% in Q2 2026, outpacing Popeyes
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant, located in the Amberwood Retail Center at 19037 I-35 in Kyle.

- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Church’s Texas Chicken teams up with Mr. Tendernism for new campaign The viral food personality and pitmaster, Walter Johnson, is feat

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the 50-plus-unit chicken finger franchise, is growing consistently across the country.

Church's Texas Chicken partners with Mr. Tendernism for content series

Why did the chicken cross the continent? To get to new customers on the other side. Popular fast-casual grilled chicken restaurant El Pollo Loco has signed a lease to open its firs
Chester’s Chicken, the leading national quick-service restaurant known for its bold, flavorful fried chicken, is now open inside the newly rebranded Jordan’s Kwik Stop at 2066 Hwy.