Hungry Howie’s latest Cartwheel delivery partner
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.

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Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.

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.

Panera modified its rewards program structure, signaling an effort to deepen customer retention through revised earning mechanics.
Fast Casual Executive Summit (Oct. 4-6 in Arlington, Texas) will explore how integrating fragmented tech systems into a unified customer view can improve returns for fast casual brands.

Restaurant technology has shifted from maximizing order capture across channels to a more strategic, efficiency-focused approach, signaling that operators are prioritizing quality and cost management

Chowbus and Maple have partnered to offer multilingual voice AI ordering technology to restaurants.
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.

PAR Technology has launched Guest360, a platform designed to unify guest data across restaurant transactions.
McDonald's is testing whether international markets can sustain growth through value deals, menu innovation, and loyalty initiatives despite ongoing consumer pressure.
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.

A restaurant's reservation system captures customer data from busy service nights, creating a record of guest information.
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.
The founder of text-message ordering technology claims his platform powers over 800 restaurant brands including major chains like Shake Shack and Panda Express, signaling that SMS remains a viable ord
Haidilao is implementing Infobip's data-driven personalization tools to expand its loyalty program globally, signaling how hotpot chains are investing in customer data infrastructure to compete across
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.
Restaurants are prioritizing first-party digital ordering channels as a strategic focus.
Restaurants are increasing customer technology investments despite traffic remaining 7% below pre-pandemic levels, suggesting operators see tech adoption as essential for competing in a slower-recover
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.
Events and private dining have become important revenue streams for restaurants, but the booking process remains inefficient, according to TripleSeat's CEO.
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.

Chipotle placed content creators in its kitchens as part of a restaurant-focused marketing initiative.
Dave's Hot Chicken's CMO discusses the chain's approach to AI, using it for backend operations like customer data and financial analysis while excluding it from creative and content work.

Owner, a restaurant tech platform, raised $240 million to expand its AI-powered technology and marketing services.
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.

Wonder acquired Salt Hank's, Uber exited its Serve delivery platform, and Qu Foods hired Paul Rubin—three separate moves signaling ongoing consolidation and leadership shifts in restaurant technology
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.

Owner, a platform for local businesses, has raised $240M in funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
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
Restaurants are facing online criticism for using AI to generate menus and social media content, though some argue the practice deserves more tolerance.
