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Taco Bell introduced three new Tajín-seasoned items, including a beverage, in a limited-time offering that represents the seasoning brand's largest quick-service restaurant collaboration to date.
Taïm's New York City locations were shuttered by state tax authorities over unpaid taxes, signaling potential cash-flow or compliance challenges at the Craveworthy Brands portfolio.
A new Qu report tracks how quick-service and fast casual restaurants are moving beyond testing digital tools toward operational deployment.
Alameda County postponed a vote on a proposed $30 minimum wage until 2028, signaling potential headwinds for aggressive wage policy in a major restaurant market.
Pokeworks is accelerating expansion in Texas through an active development pipeline, signaling continued confidence in the state as a growth market for the fast-casual poke category.
A restaurant industry veteran argues for reforming rather than eliminating tipping, suggesting the practice remains embedded in restaurant economics despite periodic calls to abolish it.
Dave & Buster's CFO Darin Harper will assume the CEO role following the departure of Tarun Lal, who led the eatertainment chain for just over a year.
Smashburger renewed its Arizona State University athletics sponsorship for a third consecutive year, expanding its presence at game-day activations.
Protein-enriched products are becoming mainstream across grocery and restaurant categories, signaling a shift in consumer expectations that restaurant operators may need to address through menu innova
Operators should use slower seasons to assess operational needs and distinguish between profitability and cash flow management, according to industry guidance.
KFC is launching a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on its newly re-introduced Popcorn Chicken Big Box starting August 10, signaling an aggressive volume play to rebuild interest in a returning menu ite
Foodservice operations lose significant resources through forecasting errors and overproduction, positioning waste reduction as a key sustainability and cost control lever for institutional and commer
Noodles & Company launched a new Baked Cheese Tortelloni dish timed to the back-to-school season, suggesting the chain is targeting time-pressed families with a ready-to-eat comfort option during peak
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Fall seasonal menu across 130+ units shows brand consistency, but announcement lacks performance data or menu-innovation strategy details.
White Castle and Garage Beer have launched a limited-time menu collaboration.
Pizzeria operators face multiple workplace hazards including cuts, burns, and fatigue; industry experts suggest that structured training, early incident reporting, and return-to-work programs may help
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers promoted Rick Petralia to executive chef and VP of training and innovation.
Chick-fil-A has added chicken and waffles to its menu across all dayparts.
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its presence in North Carolina.
Peter Piper Pizza invested $1 million in new games and limited-time offers.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is running a one-day BOGO promotion on pumpkin drinks for loyalty members on August 25, following its fall menu launch in early August—a move that signals seasonal beverage
Chipotle is running a School Spirit BOGO promotion and a three-week "Chipotle Sundays" dinner offer during back-to-school season, signaling a focus on value-driven promotions to capture student and fa
Restaurant operators are adopting AI tools to extract insights from data more efficiently, signaling a shift toward automation in decision-making workflows.
The foodservice industry lost 26,100 jobs in July, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise agreement in Columbia, Missouri with operators Russ Anderson and Betzayda Alvarez-Anderson, extending the brand's footprint in the region.
Influencer-driven LTO pizza with direct-to-consumer shipping — interesting channel but limited insight for multi-location operators beyond promotional playbook.
Limited-time menu item at sub-$10 price point — routine promotional tactic without strategic insight into category or brand positioning.
Goodcents has launched the Committee Against Lackluster Bread (C.A.L.B.) to address consumer complaints about hard, stale bread in quick-service sandwich offerings, signaling a brand opportunity to di
Baker Katz has secured five leases for Einstein Bros locations totaling over 9,500 square feet, signaling continued expansion momentum in the Houston market.
MOOYAH Burgers has signed a master franchise agreement to expand into the UAE.
Jason's Deli and Omnirev leaders will discuss how AI and guest data can drive customer retention and revenue in catering at the Restaurant Catering Workshop in Arlington, Texas on October 6–7.
SAJJ Mediterranean is expanding its Bay Area presence following a 10% year-to-date sales increase, signaling confidence in the fast-casual Mediterranean segment's local market appeal as the chain prep
Chipotle is running a one-day digital promotion offering free double protein on August 27, 2026, signaling continued reliance on app-driven discounts to drive traffic during peak promotional periods.
Established chain menu refresh with ordering experience redesign shows pizza brands still optimizing ordering friction as competitive lever.
A&W launched its first crispy chicken sandwich and is promoting it with a buy-one-get-one offer.
A restaurant with packed tables and record sales may still be unprofitable if labor costs, menu mix, discounts, delivery fees, and waste aren't managed—signaling that volume alone doesn't guarantee ma
Op-ed on food sourcing — broad commentary on industry concerns without actionable chain strategy or operator-specific guidance.
Inc. 5000 recognition signals growth trajectory but lacks specifics on unit count, sales, or operational strategy relevant to multi-location operators.
Trump administration announced a temporary tariff lift aimed at reducing beef prices, signaling potential near-term relief for restaurant operators facing commodity cost pressures.
Taco Bell references a past campaign, Jack in the Box announced a CEO successor, Chipotle targets Gen Alpha consumers, and California Pizza Kitchen launched vending machines.
Fish City Grill and Half Shells appointed veteran restaurant executive Rob Viveros as COO, bringing over three decades of operations experience to the Texas-based seafood group.
McDonald's is launching its first energy drink, a Red Bull collaboration called the Dragonberry Energizer, rolling out to U.S. restaurants starting August 17; the move signals an attempt to compete in
Domino's has added a rectangular Detroit-style personal pizza to its menu, expanding its offering across daypart occasions.
Hungry Howie's is launching a 'Flavor Experience' platform and DoorDash-integrated digital ordering system, alongside a secret menu and AI-powered management tools, signaling the chain's effort to mod
Sixty Vines, a 16-unit casual-dining chain, is being developed as a growth vehicle by FB Society.
Handel's Ice Cream is launching a Cheesecake with Biscoff Cookies flavor across all U.S. scoop shops beginning August 3 as a limited-time offering.
Dutch Bros launched three seasonal drinks for fall—two returning favorites and one new flavor—across its 1,225+ U.S. locations, signaling continued reliance on limited-time offerings to drive traffic
Dog Haus has appointed James Field as Chief Marketing Officer to support the brand's expansion efforts in 2026.
Hungry Howie's has partnered with Tajin to offer a flavored crust option.
