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48-year-old casual dining chain closed 106 locations
A 48-year-old casual dining chain closed 106 locations.
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A 48-year-old casual dining chain closed 106 locations.
Wingstop opened a location in Inverness, Scotland, marking a geographic expansion milestone for the fast-food chain in the UK and Ireland.
A restaurant chain is closing 195 locations and giving customers a limited window to redeem loyalty points before shutdown.
A Chicago woman claims a Wendy's meal caused foodborne illness resulting in $93,000 in medical bills, signaling potential food-safety concerns that could expose QSR operators to liability and reputati
Multi-unit restaurant operators are reportedly choosing Tide Services as an alternative to opening additional locations.
An AI expert discusses how restaurants should evaluate and build technology stacks, highlighting the importance of strategic tech selection in food-service operations.
FiiZ Drinks is expanding its dirty soda concept across the country.
Marco's Pizza has been ranked among the top franchise brands on QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 list.
QSR Magazine explores how restaurant brands can expand operations while maintaining their core values and identity.
Spur has closed iconic restaurants in South Africa.
Yum Brands is implementing AI automation in its restaurant operations.
QSR Magazine identified the 20 fast-food chains with the highest per-restaurant earnings, offering a snapshot of which brands command the strongest unit economics in the sector.
A burger chain has introduced a $4 menu offering, joining competitors in aggressive fast-food price competition.
The Cheesecake Factory is closing some locations in 2026.
A longstanding Italian restaurant chain has closed 50 locations in 2026, suggesting consolidation pressure in the casual dining segment.
Multiple brands are developing Asian fast-casual concepts, signaling continued investor and operator interest in expanding the category beyond established players.
Burger King has reformulated the Whopper; the article suggests the real test is whether the change translates to improved sales and customer perception.
China's burger adoption suggests emerging-market QSR growth, but lacks chain-specific or U.S. operator implications.
The Melt, a sandwich chain, is expanding into Washington, D.C.
Wonder is deploying free battery systems at NYC restaurants to help reduce energy costs.
1851 Franchise has compiled a list of franchise concepts it views as innovative for 2026.
Chinese brands spanning coffee, hotpot, and other categories are entering the burger market, signaling that quick-service burger offerings are becoming a competitive arena across category boundaries i
Japanese restaurant chain Ootoya plans to accelerate its overseas expansion.
Ootoya is planning to accelerate its international expansion.
A government official (Khader) indicates that food chains may face new requirements to disclose the freshness status of stored products.
German Doner Kebab has appointed a new chief executive.
CAVA plans to open its first Bay Area location in 2027, signaling continued geographic expansion into a competitive West Coast market.
Celebrity partnership promos are table stakes, but execution matters—a misfire signals execution risk to franchisees watching ROI on marketing spend.
A Korean fried chicken chain operating 500 restaurants has been sold to new owners who have announced expansion plans.
Jollibee has signed its first British Columbia franchise agreement with plans for 16 locations, signaling the QSR's continued expansion into new Canadian provinces.
Qashier has acquired Gatoes, a restaurant technology company, in a deal announced via Dealroom.
CAVA stock moved higher, though the snippet provides no detail on the driver or magnitude of the move.
Potbelly is expanding its sandwich shop footprint into Georgia.
Custom Channels launched a new portal enabling restaurants to centralize management of music, messaging, and guest experience across multiple locations.
Fast casual restaurants are growing, driven partly by digital ordering adoption.
Major restaurant and retail chains are expanding into South Texas, signaling confidence in the region's growth and consumer spending.
Brevard restaurant diners are expressing skepticism about AI-generated promotional flyers, calling for authentic food imagery instead.
Australia introduced minimum pay and insurance requirements for gig delivery workers, positioning itself as a regulatory leader in the space.
GEN Restaurant Group announced a $100 million buyout offer.
Newk's Eatery is redesigning its fast-casual concept.
Rapper Flo Rida has invested in Beyond Juicery, signaling continued celebrity interest in the juice/wellness category amid broader franchise consolidation activity.
A Korean BBQ chain is reportedly being considered for sale at a $100 million valuation.
A Delhi High Court issued a restraining order preventing a Mohali restaurant from using the 'GOLA' brand marks following the termination of its franchise agreement.
Fast-casual chain Taïm has closed with outlets padlocked due to unpaid taxes, signaling potential financial stress in the competitive fast-casual segment.
A &pizza franchisee has opened the brand's first location in Atlanta and plans additional expansion in the market.
A salad restaurant chain is closing all locations, with a recent cyclospora outbreak cited as a contributing factor.
A ranking of America's top 10 fast-food chains by sales has been released.
Chipotle has entered the Mexican market, where it must overcome consumer skepticism about an American-styled interpretation of traditional Mexican cuisine.
Restaurant operators are adopting voice AI technology, which Presto Phoenix Inc may be positioned to scale.
Newk's Eatery is opening new locations in Phoenix's East Valley.