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Cinnabon to release Harry Potter-inspired Butterbeer treats for limited time
April 24, 2026
Cinnabon is partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to release two limited-time menu items inspired by the Harry Potter franchise's…
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No clicks given: How to get AI to recommend your restaurant
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The shift has brought us to a new frontier: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). If SEO was about being found by a search engine, GEO is about being…
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Taco John’s names Ian Poole VP of development
April 23, 2026
Mexican QSR chain Taco John's has appointed Ian Poole as vice president of development to lead its national expansion and franchise support efforts, according…
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Little Caesars, Flytrex partner for 1st drone meal delivery
April 23, 2026
Little Caesars and Flytrex have partnered to expand drone delivery services with the introduction of a new aircraft capable of transporting meals for an entire…
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Loyalty transactions surge 28% as QSR habits shift; kiosks rising in popularity
April 22, 2026
PAR Technology Corporation released its 2026 Quick Service Restaurant Operational Index Report on Tuesday, revealing that loyalty program members are now…
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White Castle to expand slider reach with 1K automated kiosks
April 22, 2026
White Castle has partnered with Automated Retail Technologies, LLC to expand access to its sliders through hot-food automated kiosks, marking a significant…
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Dairy Queen partners with Presto to bring Voice AI to drive-thrus
April 21, 2026
American Dairy Queen Corp. has partnered with Presto to implement Voice AI technology in its drive-thru lanes, following a successful test at corporate-owned…
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Pizza Hut relaunches Hut Rewards as next-generation membership platform
April 21, 2026
Pizza Hut has relaunched its Hut Rewards program, transitioning the loyalty platform into a next-generation membership designed to provide ongoing value and…
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7 strategies for creating high-performing culture, building a winning team
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
Building a high-performing culture isn't an accident — it's an intentional leadership strategy that prioritizes purpose, trust and empowerment to transform a…
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4 places where your catering program is leaking revenue
by Kelly Grogan — Founder, CRUMBS
When you treat every catering order as a relationship worth tending to, the revenue follows. When you treat it as a transaction to fulfill and move on from…
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Qu introduces edge-based AI platform to combat rising restaurant costs
April 20, 2026
Qu, a unified commerce platform helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants boost efficiency and grow revenue, has launched its Intelligent Commerce…
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Jollibee to launch Final Fantasy XIV themed meals, exclusive in-game content
April 20, 2026
Fried chicken brand Jollibee is teaming up with the multiplayer online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV Online for a limited-time collaboration launching…
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White Castle to bring restaurant to St. Augustine, Florida
April 20, 2026
White Castle is expanding its presence in the Sunshine State with plans for a new location in St. Augustine, marking the brand's first entry into Northeast…
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Little Caesars launches AI ordering feature through ChatGPT
April 17, 2026
Little Caesars has launched a feature that allows customers to order pizza through ChatGPT by integrating the AI's conversational abilities with the company's…
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Krispy Kreme to enter the Netherlands
April 17, 2026
Krispy Kreme will enter the Netherlands under a franchisee agreement with Jafa Holding BV. The country's first shop is slated to open in late 2026, according…
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Why small businesses treat loyalty like a luxury — and why that’s killing them
by David Strauss — SVP Sales, SumUp
In an era of declining general traffic, the most successful QSR operators are those who treat loyalty and retention as a core operational priority rather than…
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ConverseNow, Deliverect partner to integrate Voice AI into restaurant management
April 16, 2026
ConverseNow, a Gen-AI voice solution for restaurants, and Deliverect, a digital ordering restaurant tech company, have announced a strategic partnership to…
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Be featured: Help us build the ultimate resource for prospective franchise operators
April 15, 2026
Get your franchise brand in front of qualified leads—on us. We're embarking on a new franchise industry initiative and want your input.
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Graeter’s Ice Cream partners with Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby LTO flavor
April 15, 2026
Graeter's Ice Cream has released a limited-edition flavor, Backstretch Bourbon Cherry, as an officially licensed ice cream of the Kentucky Derby, according to…
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Golden Chick secures exclusive branding rights on crew gear in Texas Rangers extension
April 15, 2026
Golden Chick is expanding its partnership with the Texas Rangers by incorporating the club's 2026 City Connect primary logo into its employee uniforms…
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