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Mountain Mike’s Launches Build-Your-Own Calzones
Limited-time calzone launch is a routine menu extension — no signal on traffic, economics, or broader strategic positioning.
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Limited-time calzone launch is a routine menu extension — no signal on traffic, economics, or broader strategic positioning.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is offering franchise incentives in partnership with Myrtle Beach to expand its presence in the resort market.
Wendy's appointed Tariq Hassan as Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer, a newly created role reporting directly to CEO Bob Wright, signaling the chain's prioritization of unified marketing and
Deliverect and Bounteous announced a partnership to integrate their platforms for restaurant digital ordering. The collaboration signals how restaurant-tech vendors are bundling services to simplify m
Nelson Peltz is reportedly planning an offer for Wendy's, according to trending coverage this week.
Denny's launched a national catering program powered by ezCater, creating a new off-premise sales channel for participating franchise locations.
Bonchon, a global chicken franchise, has been acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity from previous owners VIP Partners and Mr. Seo & Family, with deal terms undisclosed.
Chili's reported 5.6% same-store sales growth in Q4 2026 and a two-year cumulative gain of 29.3%, signaling sustained momentum in the casual-dining category.
Nelson Peltz, Wendy's largest shareholder, is reportedly preparing an acquisition offer for the chain with support from mega-franchisee Greg Flynn, signaling potential consolidation among activist inv
Burger King posted 8.5% U.S. same-store sales growth in Q2, while sister brand Popeyes has declined in seven of the last eight reporting periods, suggesting divergent momentum within the parent compan
PrimoHoagies appointed Glen Brandenburg as Chief Operating Officer, signaling the franchise's continued investment in operational leadership as it pursues long-term growth.
Burger King reported strong same-store sales growth that outpaced competitors, attributed to operational improvements and marketing efforts, with the company signaling room for further gains.
Dutch Bros agreed to acquire up to 65 Salad and Go locations for $105 million, with conversions beginning in 2027 across Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Oklahoma—signaling a cost-effective path to unit gr
Qu has appointed Paul Rubin as Chief Product & Technology Officer as the company positions itself to help restaurant operators adopt AI and edge technologies.
Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 and closed 70 stores, citing weak consumer demand partly influenced by a Cyclospora outbreak.
Taco Bell launched a redesigned app amid strong digital adoption, with nearly half of U.S. sales now flowing through digital channels and loyalty membership growing 30 percent year-over-year.
Chili's achieved 21 consecutive quarters of growth as Brinker International's sales rose 5%, with the brand crediting menu innovation and operational improvements for sustained traffic gains.
Chipotle is relaunching its Chipotle IQ trivia game for Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada, offering over $1 million in free food as prizes—a move that signals the brand's continued focus on deepe
Popeyes posted a 5.2% same-store sales decline in Q2, marking its sixth consecutive quarterly drop, though parent RBI projects a return to positive comps in the second half of 2026.
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop added a pulled pork sandwich called the Pit Boss to its menu across all locations, combining barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickle chips on brioche.
Huey Magoo's awarded development rights for 60 new restaurants to eight franchise groups in 2026, signaling continued acceleration of its franchising strategy across key markets.
Little Caesars is partnering with Coco Robotics to deploy autonomous delivery robots.
Slutty Vegan has signed multiple franchise agreements and opened in Florida.
Burger King has reformulated its chicken nuggets in response to consumer feedback.
Papa Johns has refranchised 28 Florida locations to franchisee Wade Oney's PZZA Group and Magic City Pizzerias, signaling the chain's continued shift toward a franchise-heavy operating model.
Buffalo Wild Wings appointed Ahmed Awadallah as COO; he previously held the same role at Nordic coffee chain Espresso House, part of JAB Holding Company.
Dutch Bros is executing across multiple growth levers, including leadership development and steady quarterly unit expansion, signals the drive-thru coffee chain is building sustainable operational mom
Wendy's and McDonald's both faced customer pushback in Q2 after adjusting their value offerings, suggesting that perceived price-to-value shifts remain a sensitive lever for consumer traffic in the fa
Korean chicken chain Bonchon has agreed to an acquisition, with Canadian firm Serruya Private Equity taking control of its Americas operations alongside an unspecified second buyer.
Wendy's stock rose 15% following reports that an investor group is exploring a takeover bid for the chain.
Jimmy John's and Buffalo Wild Wings will open their first co-branded location in Florida, marking a new format combining both Inspire Brands concepts.
A restaurant finance analysis highlights a significant performance gap between Burger King and its major burger-chain competitors.
Sweetgreen outlined five operational and technology strategies in its Q2 2026 earnings call, including AI personalization and refined growth tactics, to boost traffic and profitability.
Wendy's reported comparable-store sales declines and is continuing efforts to execute a turnaround strategy.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery's Senior Director of Brand and Product Innovation Elliott Disner, who joined the brand nearly two decades ago, is transitioning to franchise owner and plans to open his first l
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first location on a college campus at Nova Southeastern University.
Yum! Brands appointed Stephen Bratspies, former CEO of HanesBrands, to its board, effective August 2026, signaling the chain operator's interest in consumer-brand expertise outside foodservice.
Quality Fresca, a Florida-based Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee that operated 69 locations at its peak in 2021, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing dozens of underperforming stores.
Daily tip payout systems are gaining adoption in restaurants, offering staff faster access to earnings and greater financial visibility.
Cava reported 9% same-store sales growth and a 5.3% traffic increase, suggesting the fast-casual chain has weathered recent food-safety concerns better than peers in the segment.
Wendy's new CEO Bob Wright acknowledged the brand has suffered quality degradation amid sales declines driven by closures and traffic loss, signaling management's intent to reassess operational standa
Wendy's and Jack in the Box each made changes to their president roles this week, signaling continued executive churn in the fast-food sector.
Sandwich chains are using loyalty programs to differentiate in a crowded segment where the format's versatility—spanning indulgent to health-focused options—makes menu competition intense.
Jack in the Box reported a comparable-sales decline of 1.1% and is prioritizing simplification, quality, and customer experience as strategic focuses.
Jack in the Box is working with franchisees to close underperforming locations in an effort to improve operator profitability as more struggle financially; the chain's core challenge remains driving s
Subway is implementing stricter approval processes for store closures and encouraging franchisees to extend operating hours, signaling the chain is taking direct operational control to counter domesti
7 Brew launched a new app and redesigned its loyalty program, which the brand expects could strengthen sales and data collection.
Sweetgreen posted negative same-store sales in Q2 but showed sequential improvement; a concurrent cyclospora outbreak adds public-health risk to the chain's recovery narrative.
Blaze Pizza is underperforming and has brought in new leadership to reverse the trend, though the challenges may prove more manageable than the severity of the decline suggests.
Church's Texas Chicken has launched Big Deal Boxes and is testing chicken and waffles in select markets.
