Church's Texas Chicken secures Golub Capital investment to accelerate global expansion

July 29, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken has received a strategic growth equity investment from Golub Capital to accelerate its expansion and build upon recent operational…

Bankruptcy claims loom over QSR brands

July 29, 2026

Two major franchisee bankruptcies are highlighting the financial strain facing quick-service restaurant operators in 2026, according to an article in L'Express…

Report: QSRs lead 2026 restaurant closures

July 28, 2026

An estimated 8,171 restaurant locations closed across the United States and Canada during the first half of 2026, according to the latest RestaurantData…

Jollibee to open downtown San Francisco location

July 28, 2026

Global restaurant chain Jollibee will open its newest location in downtown San Francisco on July 31, according to a press release.

Krispy Kreme launches Latin American dessert doughnuts

July 28, 2026

Krispy Kreme is launching a new line of Latin American-inspired doughnuts for a limited time, according to a press release.

Qu launches Qu Pay to unify restaurant payments and guest data

July 27, 2026

Qu, a commerce platform for enterprise quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has launched Qu Pay, an embedded payment solution that combines processing…

CDC expands scope of Cyclospora outbreak, adds 4 new states

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

July 27, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced July 24 that is has expanded its investigation of the five-state Cyclospora outbreak to now include…

Whataburger celebrates anniversary with deals

July 27, 2026

Whataburger is celebrating its 76th anniversary throughout August with weekly app-exclusive deals for its rewards members, including 76-cent specials and a…

AI is rewriting the rules of restaurant strategy — here's how to keep up

July 27, 2026

Consumer behavior is shifting. Privacy expectations are tightening. Data regulations are evolving by the month. For restaurant leaders trying to make smart…

Texas-Born HTeaO expands with drive-thru store in El Campo

July 24, 2026

National iced tea franchise HteaO will open a new location in El Campo, Texas, on Saturday, Aug. 1. The store, located at 606 N. Mechanic, is owned and…

Maria Cacciapuoti to join KFC Global as COO

July 24, 2026

Maria Cacciapuoti will join KFC Global as chief operations officer, reporting directly to Scott Mezvinsky, KFC Global CEO, effective Sept. 1, according to a…

Nominations closing soon for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

July 23, 2026

Time is running out to nominate catering industry leaders for the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, with submissions closing July 28.

HTeaO opens 10 locations in Texas, Oklahoma in Q2 2026

July 23, 2026

Iced tea franchise HTeaO opened 10 new locations in the second quarter of 2026, expanding its footprint primarily within Texas, according to a press release.

Krispy Kreme celebrates summer with original glazed blueberry-flavored doughnut

July 23, 2026

Krispy Kreme is celebrating peak blueberry season with its new, limited-time Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut, the company said in a news release.

Jack in the Box confirms shipment of potential Cyclospora-contaminated lettuce

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

July 22, 2026

As the investigation into the Cyclospora outbreak continues and more details emerge about potential contaminated shipments of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce…

Del Taco ranks No. 1 in USA Today's 2026 10Best

July 22, 2026

Del Taco has received top honors in USA Today's 2026 10Best Reader's Choice Awards, earning a spot as the No. 1 Fast Food Restaurant and No. 1 Fast Food Fries…

Yum Brands appoints Nai De Leon as chief people officer

July 22, 2026

Yum Brands Inc. has appointed Nai De Leon as chief people and culture officer, effective Nov. 1, according to a press release.

Popeyes brings viral Hamptons chicken tender tower nationwide

July 22, 2026

Popeyes is celebrating its chicken tenders with a national meal deal and a partnership with The Surf Lodge in the Hamptons, according to a press release.

Layne's Chicken Fingers celebrates 50 restaurants; rapid Q2 growth

July 22, 2026

Layne's Chicken Fingers awarded two dozen new franchise deals in the first half of 2026, expanding its operating footprint to more than 50 restaurants through…

Wendy's launches Sonic the Hedgehog kids' meals with trading cards

July 21, 2026

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, Wendy's is offering a collectible Kids' Meal experience this summer featuring one of seven character…