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QSR’s end of 2025 playbook: 3 ways to overcome economic pressures, shifting consumer preferences
by Nataly Kelly — Chief Marketing Officer, Zappi
To overcome economic pressures and the changing perception of fast food as a budget-friendly option, QSRs should focus on promoting affordable meal deals…
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Krispy Kreme opens 1st store in Spain; plans openings in Brazil, Uzbekistan
October 17, 2025
Krispy Kreme has continued its international growth with the opening of its first Hot Light Theater Shop in Madrid, Spain on Oct. 2 through a minority interest…
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Papa Johns Canada brings back Butter Chicken Pizza
October 16, 2025
Papa Johns Canada has brought back one of its most popular menu items: the Butter Chicken Pizza, according to a press release.
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Jack in the Box selling Del Taco
October 16, 2025
Jack in the Box Inc. announced Thursday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco restaurant chain to franchisee operator Yadav Enterprises…
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Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses
Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism.
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Pizza Hut revamps Wing Wednesday
October 15, 2025
Pizza Hut has revamped its Wing Wednesday platform with 20 Lil' Wings for $10. The pizza brand has a new campaign to advertise it: Wingfluencer, according to a…
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MicroTouch launches rugged tablet, outdoor touchscreens for retail, QSRs
October 15, 2025
MicroTouch has introduced two touchscreen products designed to enhance operations in retail and quick-service restaurants: the rugged Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A…
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Wetzel's Pretzels opens bakery in Lehigh Acres, Florida
October 14, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 252…
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Taco Bell brings back Crispy Chicken now with kick
October 14, 2025
Taco Bell is bringing back Crispy Chicken favorites nationwide — this time with a kick! The brand is introducing Frank's RedHot Diablo Sauce. The sauce is a…
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Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley
Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…
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The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump
by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank
Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…
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Sonic brings iced coffee drink to life with help from Jimmy Fallon
October 13, 2025
Following NBC's launch of its reality series, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon," Sonic is bringing the winning creation from the show to life: the Bourbon Caramel…
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The Long Game: Why Clean Data Makes or Breaks Your Restaurant’s AI Strategy
At this year’s QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta, GA, technology innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping restaurants.
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Checkers & Rally’s opens drive-thru location in West Allis, Wisconsin
October 10, 2025
Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in West Allis, Wisconsin, located at 11013 W. Greenfield. The location is operated by franchisee Sanjay Patel…
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard acquires franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia market
October 10, 2025
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand's first corporate-owned shops in…
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Recognition that resonates: Retaining restaurant workers
by Amy Freshman — Sr Dir HR, ADP
To combat the seasonal spike in employee turnover during the summer, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, consistent and meaningful employee…
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Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges
October 10, 2025
Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…
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Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…
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KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken
October 9, 2025
KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…
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Domino's launches 1st brand refresh in 13 years
October 9, 2025
Domino's Pizza is getting a glow up. The company is launching its first brand refresh in 13 years, taking inspiration from its past and present.
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