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QSR's bet big on beverages
Beverages have moved from being a supporting menu category to a traffic-driving battleground, and the past three months show how quick service restaurants are…
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Krispy Kreme falls into the season
September 10, 2026
Krispy Kreme is combining two fall favorites — seasonal flavors and football — with the Sept. 10 launch of its new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut and…
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Carl's Jr. launches cooked-to-order burger strategy
September 10, 2026
Carl's Jr. is changing how it makes burgers, launching a systemwide "Burger Revolution" that shifts its more than 1,000 U.S. restaurants to a cooked-to-order…
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Burger King launches plant-based Crispy Chicken Burger in Austria
September 9, 2026
Burger King has launched a plant-based version of its popular Crispy Chicken, according to an article in Plant Based News, but for now the new menu item is…
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Jollibee partners with DreamWorks’ 'Forgotten Island' for Filipino culture collab
September 9, 2026
Jollibee is partnering with DreamWorks Animation's "Forgotten Island" for a limited-time North American collaboration celebrating Filipino culture and…
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National Restaurant Association launches 'Made in Restaurants' initiative
September 9, 2026
The National Restaurant Association has launched "Made in Restaurants," a national initiative designed to showcase the restaurant industry's role in shaping…
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Why QSRs are betting on the Sun Belt
Restaurant growth continues to concentrate across the Sun Belt, where population growth, development and shifting consumer demographics are creating new…
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Pilot deploys 156 self-order kiosks at Wendy’s locations
September 8, 2026
Pilot Co. has installed 156 self-order kiosks at 78 Wendy's restaurants in its North American travel centers as part of a broader modernization of its…
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Me, Ted Lasso and something in common
Twenty years ago, I started my career in restaurant journalism. Now, I’m back where it all began as the editor of QSRWeb and Pizza Marketplace.
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Wetzel’s Pretzels, sweetFrog franchisee to open co-branded Texas location
September 8, 2026
Wetzel's Pretzels and sweetFrog franchisees Dave and Diana Stone are opening a new co-branded location in Flower Mound, Texas, the chains' parent company…
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Dunkin’ reunites Spice Girls for new pumpkin spice launch
September 8, 2026
Dunkin' is bringing back its pumpkin season with a nostalgic twist, reuniting Spice Girls Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton and Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell-Horner to…
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Proposed SNAP changes could impact QSR sales in 9 states
September 4, 2026
An article in Newsweek is reporting that a proposed Republican bill would eliminate the ability of SNAP recipients to use their benefits at participating quick…
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Krystal, Hasbro partner on new kids’ meals
September 4, 2026
Krystal is leaning into back-to-school value with new kids meals featuring collectible Hasbro toys from My Little Pony and Tonka. Each meal includes a choice…
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Del Taco launches first-party catering platform
September 4, 2026
Del Taco is making catering a bigger part of its growth strategy with the launch of a new first-party catering platform, the company announced in a news…
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Jack in the Box completes Harri workforce management rollout
September 4, 2026
Jack in the Box has completed a five-month rollout of Harri's workforce management platform across all 2,112 of its U.S. restaurants, the company announced in…
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Walmart expands restaurant delivery with Dunkin’ partnership
September 3, 2026
Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a new partnership with Dunkin', the company has announced in a news release. The partnership will…
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Restaurant chains lean into Labor Day deals with Grubhub giveaways
September 3, 2026
Restaurant chains are leaning into delivery-driven promotions to capture Labor Day weekend spending, using limited-time freebies, buy-one-get-one offers and…
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Sonic scores with NFL and $7 Big Deal Meal
September 3, 2026
Sonic is leaning into football season with an updated $7 Big Deal Meal, now featuring a vanilla sundae alongside a cheeseburger, medium drink and choice of…
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Taco Bell, Salt & Straw launch Churro Ice Cream Taco nationwide
September 3, 2026
Taco Bell and Salt & Straw are teaming up once again, this time with a new frozen take on one of Taco Bell's signature desserts, the companies announced in…
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Taco Cabana kicks up heels for 48th birthday
September 2, 2026
Taco Cabana is turning 48, and the Texas-born brand has announced that it is celebrating all September long.
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