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Could Yum Brands sell Pizza Hut?
November 4, 2025
Yum Brands is exploring options to potentially sell Pizza Hut after the brand's same store sales fell 1% during the third quarter. Taco Bell and KFC, two QSR…
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Papa Johns releases its biggest pizza yet
November 4, 2025
Papa Johns just launched its biggest pizza yet, The Grand Papa, according to a press release.
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White Castle promotes Chris Shaffery to SVP of operations
November 4, 2025
White Castle has promoted Chris Shaffery to senior vice president of operations, according to a press release.
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Wetzel's Pretzels opens Walmart bakery in Sacramento
November 4, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its 10th bakery in the Sacramento Metro area. This location is situated inside the Walmart at 6051 Florin Road, according to a…
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Krispy Kreme expands menu with 9 flavors
November 4, 2025
Krispy Kreme has increased its everyday menu of doughnuts from 10 to 16, including several trending flavors, fan favorites requested on social media and…
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Little Caesar's launches Mix-N-Match menu
November 3, 2025
Little Caesars has introduced a Mix-N-Match menu for a limited time, according to a press release.
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Graeter's Ice Cream launches brand refresh
November 3, 2025
Cincinnati-based Graeter's Ice Cream has launched a brand refresh, according to a press release.
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Church's Texas Chicken appoints Bobby Morena as CDO
November 3, 2025
Church's Texas Chicken has appointed Bobby Morena as its chief development officer. Morena will lead the brand's domestic development strategy, including…
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Taco John's offers free meals to support those impacted by shutdown
October 31, 2025
Taco John's will offer free meals to anyone impacted by the government shutdown this weekend, from Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday Nov. 2.
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How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its popular fried chicken, is successfully overcoming its low U.S. brand awareness and crowded market…
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Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…
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Speaker Spotlight: Guy Carmeli, Pasta di Guy founder/chef
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Guy Carmeli, founder and chef at Pasta di Guy, is participating in a panel talk on crafting kiosk experiences at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk…
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Limited-service visits decline as customer service, value perceptions hit new lows
October 29, 2025
There may be a growing crisis for the limited-service restaurant industry, according to the 2025 QSR Reputation Ranking Report by Chatmeter, which analyzed…
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Customer Service and Food Quality at Quick-Serve Restaurants Continue Decline, Chatmeter Report Finds
SAN DIEGO, CA–October 29, 2025–Chatmeter, the leader in multi-location intelligence, today released its 2025 QSR Reputation Ranking, ranking the best 1…
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McDonald's releases Buffalo Ranch Sauce, Chips Ahoy Frappé
October 29, 2025
McDonald's has released a Buffalo Ranch Sauce, giving fans a blend of tangy and bold sauce balanced by cool and creamy ranch, according to a press release.
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Taco Bell's Live Más Café makes Texas debut
October 29, 2025
Taco Bell will debut its Live Más Café concept in Dallas on Nov. 6 and Houston on Nov. 20, according to a press release.
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Toast expands Toast IQ with conversational AI assistant
October 29, 2025
Toast has expanded its Toast IQ intelligence ecosystem with the launch of a conversational AI assistant for restaurants and food and beverage retailers. The…
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Long John Silver's releases Crispy Chicken Wraps
October 28, 2025
Long John Silver's is releasing Crispy Chicken Wraps in two flavors: Baja or Sweet Chili. Made with Long John Silver's signature hand-battered Chicken Planks…
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Golden Chick brings back Mini Funnel Cakes to raise funds for schools
October 28, 2025
Golden Chick has brought back its Mini Funnel Cakes to raise money for neighboring schools around every Golden Chick restaurant. Across its markets, Golden…
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How tech is blurring the lines between fast casuals, QSR
The walls between fast casual, QSR and casual dining are crumbling, and it's technology that's breaking them down.
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