In-N-Out tops restaurant brands in ChangeUp’s 2026 Experience Report

September 29, 2026

In-N-Out has been named the top restaurant brand for customer experience for the second consecutive year in ChangeUp's 2026 Experience Report, with Texas…

Major Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality files for Chapter 11

September 23, 2026

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the nation's largest Wendy's franchise operators, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to…

Carl’s Jr. challenges Burger King with free Angus Maximus promotion

September 22, 2026

Carl's Jr. is taking aim at Burger King with its limited-time "Stealing the Crown" promotion, the company has announced in a news release. The promotion…

Rally’s opens first ghost kitchen in San Francisco

September 18, 2026

Checkers & Rally's has opened its first ghost kitchen in San Francisco at Mid-Market Eats, expanding the burger brand's use of nontraditional restaurant…

Arby’s taps ‘Love Island’ star Caleb McDaniel to promote Steak Nuggets

September 15, 2026

Reality TV personality, model and influencer Caleb McDaniel is teaming up with Arby's to promote the return of Steak Nuggets, according to a news announcement.

Wendy’s lands in top 5 for burger QSR customer loyalty

September 15, 2026

Wendy's ranks among the top five U.S. burger chains for customer loyalty, according to a new report from advertising technology company Simpli.fi.

White Castle launches Craver Nation Rewards season 3 after members save $5.1M

September 14, 2026

White Castle is launching Season 3 of its Craver Nation Rewards loyalty program Sept. 15 after members saved a combined $5.1 million through rewards, deals…

Hardee's launches S'mores, Bacon Beast menus for fall

September 11, 2026

Hardee's is bridging summer and fall with two new menu platforms featuring nostalgic S'mores flavors and bacon-heavy breakfast, burger and chicken offerings…

QSR's bet big on beverages

by Valerie Gritton

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Arby's returns Steak Nuggets to menus nationwide

August 27, 2026

Back by popular demand, Arby's Steak Nuggets are returning to the menu for a limited time, the company said in a news release.

Wendy's U.S. president departs to lead supply chain co-op

by Valerie Gritton

August 20, 2026

Wendy's is restructuring its executive leadership to combat six consecutive quarters of declining U.S. same-store sales and a 12.5% drop in second-quarter…

Yum China opens 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar amid rapid expansion

August 20, 2026

Yum China Holdings Inc. has opened its 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar in China, reaching the milestone in Wuhan, Hubei province, according to a press release.

YouTube creator The Fat Electrician inspires Taco John's burrito

August 17, 2026

Taco John's has partnered with YouTube creator Nic Flood, known online as "The Fat Electrician," to launch a limited-time menu item developed directly by the…

QSR closures reveal a shift from growth at all costs

by Valerie Gritton

As Wendy's closes underperforming restaurants, development data suggests the next phase of restaurant growth will be defined by stronger unit economics and…

Whataburger brings back Bacon Wrangler, adds chicken option

August 11, 2026

Whataburger is bringing back its Bacon Wrangler Double and introducing a chicken variation to its menu starting Aug. 18, according to a press release.