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Auntie Anne’s, Activate Games team up for interactive Las Vegas experience
October 5, 2026
Auntie Anne's is taking its pretzels to the game room through an interactive partnership with Activate Games, tied to the active-gaming brand's first Nevada…
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Valentina Ellison brings airport restaurant experience to automated vending
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Valentina Ellison, CEO and co-founder of Evolvending, is drawing on nearly two decades in airport concessions and nontraditional restaurants to expand…
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Verifran launches platform to streamline franchisee qualification
October 2, 2026
Verifran has launched a franchise intelligence platform designed to help franchisors evaluate prospective franchisees earlier in the development process, the…
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Taco Bell, Duolingo take National Taco Day global
October 2, 2026
Taco Bell is teaming up with Duolingo to take its National Taco Day celebration worldwide for the first time, turning Oct. 6 into "Global Taco Day" with a new…
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Budget-conscious diners turn to QSRs as spending shifts
October 1, 2026
A new Popmenu study found 67% of U.S. consumers are spending less at restaurants than they did last year, while 60% are dining out less frequently. Average…
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Is Chick-fil-A outgrowing the mall format it helped pioneer?
October 1, 2026
Chick-fil-A built its early success in mall food courts, but a string of longtime mall closures suggests the chain's restaurant strategy is evolving. According…
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FAT Brands rebranding as OHG
September 30, 2026
FAT Brands is now called OHG (Original. Honest. Good.) following its acquisition by FBG Bid Co., in June 2026, marking a fresh start after the multi-brand…
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Life, leadership and restaurants: ‘Ted Lasso’ strikes again
* Please note, this post does contain spoilers for the Ted Lasso episode, "Mae Rides the Bus."
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Presto raises $10M to expand drive-thru Voice AI technology
September 30, 2026
Presto has raised $10 million from Remus Capital-affiliated investors and other existing investors to support the expansion of its Voice AI technology for…
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Dunkin’ scares up Halloween menu
September 30, 2026
Dunkin' is kicking off Halloween season with a new lineup of limited-time beverages featuring Green Apple Dunkin' Zero and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, the…
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In-N-Out tops restaurant brands in ChangeUp’s 2026 Experience Report
September 29, 2026
In-N-Out has been named the top restaurant brand for customer experience for the second consecutive year in ChangeUp's 2026 Experience Report, with Texas…
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Pretzelmaker, Frank's RedHot turn up the heat with Nashville Hot Pretzel Bites
September 29, 2026
Pretzelmaker is adding some heat to its fall menu through a collaboration with Frank's RedHot, launching two Nashville Hot-inspired Pretzel Bites available…
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Inside Meritage Hospitality’s bankruptcy: Beef costs, closures and a battle with Wendy’s
Meritage Hospitality Group’s Chapter 11 filing reveals mounting pressures behind one of Wendy’s largest franchise operators, from declining sales and soaring…
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Popeyes combines chicken, biscuits and honey in new sandwich
September 28, 2026
Popeyes has launched the Honey Chicken Biscuit, a $5 sandwich combining the chain's signature chicken with a larger version of its buttermilk biscuit and two…
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Rita’s offers discounted frozen coffee, matcha for National Coffee Day
September 28, 2026
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, with $1.99 small Cold Brew Frozen Coffees and Frozen Matchas at…
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5 site selection lessons Dairy Queen uses to drive smarter QSR growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Dairy Queen’s Tara Fried Vigil shared why using AI-driven data, boots-on-the-ground research and a realistic look at municipal timelines should shape a QSR’s…
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Restaurant employees see industry as long-term career path, study finds
September 25, 2026
New research from the National Restaurant Association finds that restaurant employees largely view the industry as a place to build long-term careers, develop…
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Taco Bell Foundation awards record $32M to 700 youth nonprofits
September 25, 2026
The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record $32 million in community grants to 700 nonprofits nationwide, marking its largest investment in the program to…
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Beyond the paycheck: How Canary helps restaurant brands turn compassion into action
As financial emergencies put increasing pressure on frontline workers, emergency-relief provider Canary is demonstrating how employers can turn a people-first…
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Square integrates Apple Business to boost restaurant visibility on Apple Maps
September 24, 2026
Square has launched a new integration with Apple Business, allowing restaurant operators and other local businesses to manage their presence across Apple Maps…
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