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Restaurant Brands International beat Q2 earnings expectations, driven by Burger King performance.
McDonald's beat profit expectations despite sales growth that fell short of the CEO's standards, attributed to inconsistent execution and reduced digital promotions; the company also appointed new US
McDonald's Rewards program has reached 5 million members, reflecting the chain's ongoing investment in direct customer engagement through loyalty.
McDonald's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations despite missing revenue forecasts, as improved franchised margins and positive comparable sales across all segments offset the top-line shortfall.
McDonald's Q2 revenue missed analyst expectations amid slowing U.S. comparable-store sales growth, signaling potential pressure on domestic traffic and pricing power.
McDonald's reported Q2 growth tied to four strategic priorities the company calls the '4 D's.'
McDonald's beat profit forecasts in Q2 and installed new US leadership, suggesting the company is addressing operational challenges in its largest market.
Wendy's Q2 earnings report will spotlight performance of Project Fresh, digital initiatives, and menu upgrades, with investors watching traffic and margin trends.
McDonald's reported Q2 2026 revenue of $7.10 billion, up 3.7% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $3.32, both meeting Wall Street consensus.
McDonald's beat earnings expectations by 1.81% in Q2 2026 while revenue missed by 0.51%, raising questions about whether margin strength or operational headwinds will dominate going forward.
McDonald's US same-store sales growth has decelerated, with value promotions proving insufficient to attract the customer traffic needed to sustain momentum.
McDonald's beat earnings-per-share estimates in Q2 but fell short on revenue, signaling potential margin pressures or pricing resistance in the market.
McDonald's reported strong Q2 profit and appointed a new U.S. operations chief amid a 0.8% same-store sales increase domestically, signaling management is responding to consumer spending caution with
McDonald's appointed a 26-year veteran as U.S. president while reporting slower same-store sales and declining domestic traffic in Q2 2026, signaling the company is reshuffling leadership amid softeni
New U.S. president signals McDonald's operational overhaul — watch this exec's priorities on service, labor, and menu modernization that could reset QSR standards.
Chick-fil-A has closed its final experimental restaurant, ending a test initiative.
Long John Silver's has reported 16 consecutive quarters of sales growth following years of restructuring and menu changes, signaling the chain may be stabilizing after a period of decline.
McDonald's is pursuing a value reset focused on pricing, digital offers, and franchise execution to drive U.S. traffic growth.
Potbelly has agreed to expand with 10 new locations in Central Florida.
Jollibee has opened its first franchised location in California, in Roseville.
Auntie Anne's has launched a limited-time global partnership with DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse, marking the pretzel chain's first-ever brand collaboration of this scope.
McDonald's faced slower U.S. sales growth in Q2, with executives citing excessive simultaneous promotions and an underperforming World Cup campaign as contributing factors—signaling potential risks in
McDonald's second-quarter earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations and the company appointed new U.S. segment leadership, suggesting stabilization efforts are gaining traction.
A&W is emphasizing flexible restaurant formats—including small-footprint non-traditional locations like airports and college campuses—as a core part of its expansion strategy to reach more customers a
Angry Chickz launched a mobile app and rewards program, signaling the Nashville hot chicken chain's shift toward direct customer ordering and loyalty—a common pattern as chains seek to reduce commissi
Shell is offering McDonald's loyalty members discounts at Shell gas stations through mid-September, signaling a cross-category partnership to drive foot traffic and reward program enrollment.
Wendy's U.S. president Pete Suerken has resigned after his position was eliminated, and he will return to lead the company's supply chain co-op.
Subway is working to prevent franchisee store closures, signaling ongoing tension between the chain and its franchise network.
Red Robin appointed Scott Hudler, who previously held marketing roles at Whataburger, Dunkin', and Torchy's Tacos, as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
El Pollo Loco introduced menu innovations including Loco Tenders, Loaded Quesadillas, and a coffee platform, which the brand attributes to creating new eating occasions and attracting younger customer
McDonald's has delayed its aggressive expansion target to 50,000 restaurants, with economic headwinds slowing the timeline beyond its original 2027 goal.
McDonald's CEO attributed a slowdown in US sales to underperformance of value promotions and reduced digital deal activity, signaling that customer traffic among core loyalists has become sensitive to
Checkers & Rally's appointed Peter Busse, a veteran of Torchy's Tacos and Yum Brands, as development chief to pursue expansion after a period of declining locations.
McDonald's reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year, with its value offerings failing to resonate amid persistent customer price sensitivity.
McDonald's US President Joe Erlinger departed after seven years amid a slowdown in US traffic, signaling challenges in consumer spending in the quick-service restaurant sector.
Whataburger introduced a value menu called More for $4.
Jollibee is using a selective 90-day vetting process for North American franchisees to ensure cultural alignment, signaling that QSR chains are increasingly prioritizing brand-culture fit over rapid e
McDonald's reported slowing earnings growth, which signals potential pullback in US consumer spending on quick-service dining.
Wendy's stock declined following apparent setback in takeover prospects, raising questions about the company's strategic direction.
Pret a Manger is running a one-day promotion on Sept. 9 offering free Pick Your Pair meals to customers wearing retired-athlete jerseys at U.S. locations, limited to one meal per customer.
McDonald's is nearing completion of a unified digital platform across major markets, which the company expects could enable growth, personalization, and operational efficiency.
KFC's 7% unit closure rate signals portfolio tightening — franchisees and investors need to understand what mix of locations survives and what capex/operations are changing.
Wendy's CEO Bob Wright acknowledged the chain prioritized cost savings over ingredient quality and hired a former McDonald's marketing executive as part of a turnaround effort after dropping from its
Buffalo Wild Wings introduced a limited-time Throwback Menu featuring archived items and partnered with Von Dutch on branded merchandise, signaling nostalgia-driven marketing and potential collaborati
McDonald's beverage/afternoon daypart strategy pressures QSR and coffee operators — signals a major player attacking white space and shifting traffic patterns.
CNBC's Jim Cramer analyzed McDonald's Q2 earnings on air, citing execution issues at the fast-food chain alongside recent results from Restaurant Brands International.
Taco Bell is launching a limited-time offering featuring Tajín seasoning and a collaboration with artist Peso Pluma.
McDonald's Q2 miss reveals loyalty-program execution risk: aggressive value rollouts and operational overwhelm tanked satisfaction scores, forcing strategic recalibration.
Burger King's value simplicity outpaced McDonald's complex menu/promo execution — suggests operator-friendly value clarity and operational consistency drive comps more than novelty.