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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
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.
Cava and Chili's posted strong quarterly results while McDonald's introduced an energy drink and Domino's launched new products, though a 'Hot Ones' branded promotion underperformed.
SevenRooms' CEO discusses company developments a year after its acquisition.
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.
Wendy's reported weaker Q2 results, citing U.S. traffic declines and erosion in brand quality and value, while global systemwide sales fell 6.5% and franchisee economics came under pressure.
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first location on a college campus at Nova Southeastern University.
Chipotle ran a school-themed buy-one-get-one promotion during back-to-school season.
Daily tip payout systems are gaining adoption in restaurants, offering staff faster access to earnings and greater financial visibility.
Major activist investor exit from $5B+ takeover pursuit signals market skepticism on large-cap QSR valuation and turnaround narrative — affects sentiment for franchisees and competitors.
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.
Sweetgreen's 2026 challenges extend beyond food safety, with traffic and pricing pressures prompting a shift toward lower-priced wraps, signaling potential margin and growth tensions in the premium ca
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.
Square has been designated as OpenTable's preferred point-of-sale partner, signaling closer integration between the two platforms for restaurant operators.
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.
Church's Texas Chicken has launched Big Deal Boxes and is testing chicken and waffles in select markets.
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.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is running its 14th consecutive annual fundraising campaign with No Kid Hungry, having raised over $1.4 million for the organization since 2013.
Celebrity co-creation of limited-time beverages drives trial and social buzz—a scalable playbook for QSR brands chasing Gen Z traffic and shareability.
Starbucks is laying off more than 200 workers, with over 100 tied to a restructuring announced in May and 120 declining a relocation to Nashville.
Divine app has launched publicly, implemented a ban on AI-generated content, and signed a partnership with Taco Bell.
Red Robin named Scott Hudler as chief marketing officer, effective September 8, replacing interim CMO Russ Klein.
Portillo's reduced its corporate and field workforce by 18% following a 3.4% decline in second-quarter traffic, with the CEO framing the move as necessary for long-term growth.
Chipotle removed a batch of jalapeños after its traceability system flagged potential Salmonella contamination, underscoring the role of ingredient tracking in managing food safety risks.
Portillo's has appointed Kevin Kalicak as CFO; Kalicak brings over 25 years of experience from Darden Restaurants, signaling the chain may be building financial infrastructure for growth or operationa
McDonald's released its second-quarter 2026 financial results.
Mike's Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit franchise agreement for Michigan expansion, leveraging recognition from its 2023 Yelp Top 100 designation to enter a new market.
Franchising opportunity roundup — useful for growth-focused brands but dependent on which chains and deal types are featured.
Golden Chick has introduced its first queso product line.
KFC Canada and Cheetos Flamin' Hot have launched a collaborative menu item.
NYC sandwich shop Alidoro is implementing operational systems designed to support expansion into additional transit hubs and new markets.
Single-brand birthday LTO campaign with discount offers — no strategic signal for multi-location operators beyond standard promotional tactics.
Jack in the Box's same-store sales missed expectations last quarter, with a disappointing partnership collaboration cited as a factor, though results have since improved.
Activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is preparing a take-private proposal for Wendy's with BlueFive Capital and franchisee Flynn Group, expected in coming weeks.
Tock has integrated its restaurant reservation inventory into Resy's platform, expanding access to Tock-managed bookings alongside wine venues.
Papa Johns reported a North America same-store sales decline of 8.3% in Q2 and made changes to its marketing leadership, signaling the chain is adjusting strategy amid domestic headwinds.
A NAYA restaurant founder, after a single location nearly became insolvent, is now seeking to open 200 additional locations.
HB Protein Smoothies appointed Tyler Doolittle to lead real estate and expansion efforts.
Salad & Go's bankruptcy resulted from multiple pressures including a Cyclospora outbreak, rising costs, rapid expansion, weak consumer demand, and declining fast-casual traffic—suggesting that single-
Owner secured $240M in funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to develop AI agents aimed at independent restaurants.
