Starbird Celebrates Teachers with Complimentary Entrées on May 5
An in-restaurant offer for Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 5 allows educators to receive a complimentary entrée, valued up to $15.
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An in-restaurant offer for Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 5 allows educators to receive a complimentary entrée, valued up to $15.

Industry leaders from Dave’s Hot Chicken and Condado Tacos will discuss moving beyond vanity metrics to measure the true incrementality of marketing campaigns.

Yum Brands omits KFC U.S. same-store sales from earnings report.

The chicken chain reported an 8.7% drop in domestic same-store sales as severe winter weather and inflationary pressures impacted its core consumer base.

Wingstop reported an 8.7% decline in same-restaurant sales as rising gas prices and geopolitical tension impacted the spending habits of its core lower-income consumer base.
NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Atomic Wings is officially entering the beverage space with the launch of a new Dirty Soda lineup.

San Francisco-based chicken concept Starbird has named Stefanie Lee as chief financial officer to bolster its leadership team during a period of national expansion.
Co-founder Shawn Lalehzarian shares how his experience opening 50 airport locations for HMS Host informed the development of his hot chicken franchise.

CINCINNATI — Wings and Rings , the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, has launched its Operating Partner Program (OPP), a strategic initiative designed to reward top-performing general managers…

Layne’s Chicken Fingers expands with over 50 new locations awarded to franchise partners across the US, continuing its rapid growth.
FRISCO, Texas, April 27, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Layne's Chicken Fingers has seen growth in recent years, and demand continues to rise.
Wings and Rings launches Operating Partner Program for top performers.

Texas-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers is planning to double its footprint to 80 locations this year with an ultimate goal of reaching 500 units by 2029.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fast-growing chicken finger franchise that originated in College Station, Texas, in 1994, is achieving remarkable national expansion.
East Coast Wings + Grill invites fans to create its next menu flavor.

That was a bold goal announced by CEO Jim Mazany at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix on Tuesday.
CityBird is rolling out a new menu update designed to give guests more flavor and flexibility.
Detroit Wing Company introduces Spicy Dill menu with 3 items.
Chicken Salad Chick reports 52 new restaurant awards in Q1 2026.

El Pollo Loco debuted its new Loco Tenders last weekend at the Revolve Festival, an invite-only party hosted during Coachella.
Golden Chick is bringing a fresh twist to its beverage lineup with the introduction of its new Black Cherry Limeade, a signature drink that pairs bold flavor with elevated ingredients and everyday appeal.

During Chili’s parent company Brinker International’s second-quarter earnings call in January, CEO Kevin Hochman said consumers are frustrated with inflation, noting that “high prices are more relevant than ever.”

Jawad Rawra expands portfolio with Layne's Chicken Fingers in Texas.
Growth in Q1 was fueled by consistent execution across the system, underpinned by a streamlined menu, operational discipline, and a rapidly scaling off-premise business.