Taco Bell franchisee taps Oscar AI for restaurant ops

September 2, 2026

O&M Restaurant Group, a 23-unit Taco Bell franchisee based in Oklahoma, has selected Oscar AI to help its restaurant leaders identify opportunities to…

4 reasons (and a raccoon) why you can't miss the Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Keynoters, Perfect Pitch contestants and a trash panda walk into Arlington; here's your Fast Casual Executive Summit October 4–6 game plan.

Fast Casual Executive Summit preview: Learn how a unified guest view spurs big rewards

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Fast casual brands can break down the walls between tech systems to craft a unified customer view that can drive an immediate return-on-investment. Learn how…

How Steele Smiley sold a fitness empire to bet on healthy fast food

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Steele Smiley spent 15 years building a fitness empire with more than 900 U.S. franchisees and locations in more than 35 countries, sold it, and founded CRISP…

How QSRs can drive customer engagement through round-up donations

With more than half of Americans willing to round up their purchases for charity, these small contributions can collectively generate millions for causes…

Yum! Brands completes U.S. sale of Pizza Hut

September 2, 2026

Yum! Brands has announced in a press release the completion of its sale of Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to LongRange Capital. The sale, for…

Golden Chick launches 1st-ever queso lineup

September 1, 2026

Golden Chick has added queso to its menu for the first time as part of a limited-time Tex-Mex lineup available through Nov. 1 at all of its restaurants…

KFC Canada, Cheetos Flamin’ Hot turn up the heat with new collaboration

September 1, 2026

KFC Canada and PepsiCo Canada's Cheetos Flamin' Hot have teamed up for a limited-time collaboration that brings their signature flavors, crunch and…

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice adds Lisa McGill as VP of franchise development

September 1, 2026

Jeremiah's Italian Ice has appointed Lisa McGill as its first vice president of franchise development. In her role, McGill will lead the brand's national…

Church's Texas Chicken tests chicken and waffles in limited areas

September 1, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken is testing a new chicken and waffles menu offering in select locations across Texas, Georgia and Florida, according to company news.

Pepperoni lover? Papa Johns' got you with Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza

September 1, 2026

Papa Johns has launched the Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza, which features 30% more pepperoni than the chain's standard large pepperoni pizza, according to a press…

Taco Bell heads to the UAE

August 31, 2026

Americana Restaurants International is bringing Taco Bell to the United Arab Emirates as part of an exclusive development agreement with Yum! Brands' Taco Bell…

Burger King overhauls chicken nugget recipe after consumer complaints

August 31, 2026

Burger King is overhauling its chicken nuggets and dipping sauces beginning today after a customer feedback initiative revealed widespread dissatisfaction with…

Popeyes creates pineapple drink line for end of summer

August 31, 2026

Popeyes has released its latest beverage lineup with the launch of limited-time pineapple beverages, according to a press release.

Domino’s takes on the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap with latest pizza

August 31, 2026

Domino's is challenging America to decide whether its new Domino Detroit-style pizza deserves a place among fast food's most iconic menu items. The…

Taco Bell, Olivia Rodrigo team up for Pink Lemonade Baja Blast drink

August 28, 2026

Taco Bell and singer Olivia Rodrigo are teaming up to release a pink lemonade twist on the restaurant's signature Mountain Dew Baja Blast, according to a press…

Restaurant operators choosing growth over retrenchment in 2026

August 28, 2026

Despite persistent inflation and labor challenges, restaurant operators are entering the second half of 2026 with a surprisingly durable outlook.

Loyalty programs have become new front line of QSR fraud

by Stuart Mann — Head of Industry Product Engagement, Accertify

A recently disclosed data breach at Chick-fil-A made headlines for the type of accounts that were targeted. It was reportedly a credential stuffing attack that…

Jason's Deli, Omnirev leaders talk guest data, AI for driving repeat catering business

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

AI and guest data can drive retention and turn guest data into revenue. Learn how during a panel talk at the Restaurant Catering Workshop, taking place Oct.

Accuracy is the new loyalty: How smart labeling protects restaurant profits

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Star Micronics' upcoming webinar, "Accuracy Is the New Loyalty," will explore how integrating smart labeling with existing restaurant technology eliminates…