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California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.
Full-service restaurants have shifted their delivery strategy from simply launching a channel to optimizing operations across kitchens and labor models, signaling that delivery management is now a cor
Fast food chains' heavy promotional activity in 2024 failed to maintain value perception gains as market saturation and economic uncertainty set in, signaling operators may need to recalibrate their d
Wendy's is undergoing executive changes, Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo, and recent sales data showed gains for independent restaurants—signaling continued industry consolidation pressures an
Original ChopShop is launching a dinner-focused promotion called 'Feel Good Nights' featuring new bowl options and a loyalty offer to drive weeknight traffic.
Uber cut 10% of its workforce (3,300 jobs) as part of a reorganization aimed at streamlining operations, signaling pressure to improve efficiency amid competition in ride-sharing and delivery.
A podcast episode featuring a TD Bank restaurant finance executive discusses Subway's plan to extend late-night hours and its potential profit implications.
Fast-casual operators from Hot Head Burritos, Smoothie King, and Kraft Heinz are sharing insights on executing brand collaborations successfully at an industry conference.
McDonald's is testing whether international markets can sustain growth through value deals, menu innovation, and loyalty initiatives despite ongoing consumer pressure.
Chick-fil-A is closing its remaining Little Blue Menu location in College Park, Maryland, and will convert it to a standard Chick-fil-A format, signaling a shift away from its delivery-focused experim
Applebee's, an official NFL sponsor, is offering a season-long promotional pass for free boneless wings to drive gameday traffic during football season.
Over half of Americans support rounding up purchases for charity, signaling potential for QSRs to mobilize customer bases for fundraising tied to education, hunger, and disaster relief causes.
Domino's has introduced a pizza offering that draws comparison to burger-chain menu items.
Restaurant chains are investing in their own delivery apps to reduce third-party platform fees, though adoption remains a challenge for operators.
Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo for a Baja Blast collaboration, part of broader celebrity marketing efforts across quick-service chains amid ongoing industry leadership changes.
Taco Bell partnered with Olivia Rodrigo to co-create a Baja Blast variant, signaling continued celebrity collaboration as a lever for beverage differentiation in QSR.
Value menu sustainability is fracturing — if McDonald's $3 offering shows structural problems, chains lose a key traffic driver in a competitive environment.
Chipotle enlisted 100 creators to produce unscripted social and TV content showcasing the preparation of new menu items Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips, signaling a shift toward creator-led authentic
Domino's has launched a Detroit-style pizza called 'the Domino,' shaped like the brand's logo and positioned as its namesake flagship product.
Pizza chains are adjusting their limited-time offer strategies for fall, balancing new menu items with value and established favorites as back-to-school, Labor Day, and football season overlap.
Del Taco is launching a new catering platform as part of its Project Del Sunrise expansion roadmap, beginning September 3.
Chipotle ran a school-themed buy-one-get-one promotion during back-to-school season.
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.
KFC Canada and Cheetos Flamin' Hot have launched a collaborative menu item.
Single-brand birthday LTO campaign with discount offers — no strategic signal for multi-location operators beyond standard promotional tactics.
Celebrity co-creation of limited-time beverages drives trial and social buzz—a scalable playbook for QSR brands chasing Gen Z traffic and shareability.
Roundup of seasonal menu launches and promotional bundles across segments — routine news without strategic insight for multi-unit operators.
Pokeworks is running September-long promotions including tiered bonus points for loyalty members and Labor Day offers, signaling continued focus on member engagement and seasonal traffic drivers.
la Madeleine introduced a $9.99 weekday breakfast deal featuring Classic French Toast, signaling an effort to drive weekday traffic during a traditionally slower daypart for casual dining.
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.
Sullivan's Steakhouse expanded its Happy Hour Bar Bites menu on August 25 with a new $25 price tier, signaling upscale casual dining's push to capture price-sensitive occasions alongside premium dinin
Popeyes launched a campaign centered on taste and value positioning, reintroducing a $6 Big Box promotion and adding limited-time pineapple beverages to its menu.
Domino's launched 'The Domino,' a Detroit-style personal pizza shaped like the brand's logo, and is giving away $1 million worth as part of a promotion.
Popeyes has launched a pineapple drink line.
Starbucks saw elevated traffic on a Tuesday in 2026 when the Pumpkin Spice Latte returned.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill's $99 Pizza Pass promotion drove such high initial demand that it crashed the brand's website, suggesting aggressive value positioning can overwhelm digital infrastructure if not
Ninety Nine Restaurants has capitalized on the Red Sox's strong summer performance through a promotion offering free kids meals the day after wins, driving traffic to the casual-dining chain.
Chick-fil-A is donating $1 million and expanding hunger-relief initiatives during September's Hunger Action Month, as food insecurity continues to affect millions of Americans.
Domino's is promoting its new individual pizza format with free giveaways, positioning it as a potential flagship item comparable to competitors' marquee offerings.
Delivery Hero is emphasizing subscription services as a competitive strategy ahead of Uber's planned acquisition. The shift toward recurring revenue models signals the company's focus on customer rete
Tacos Atarantados launched Cerveza Atarantados, a house-brand Mexican-style light lager produced with Miami's Magic 13 Brewing Co., signaling a shift toward on-premise beverage differentiation in the
Huey Magoo's is running a September fundraising campaign with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to support Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, allowing guests to contribute at point of sale.
McDonald's and Taco Bell are adding energy drinks and refreshers to their beverage lineups as beverage-specialist chains gain market share.
Smashburger renewed its Arizona State University athletics sponsorship for a third consecutive year, expanding its presence at game-day activations.
Domino's is offering free samples of a new Detroit-style pizza for a limited time.
Uber's restructuring toward robotaxis and delivery automation may reshape delivery economics for restaurant partners, though the impact on margin and volume timing remains unclear.
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
A gas station chain is adding White Castle vending machines to its locations.