Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken scores multiyear partnership with Cincinnati Bengals

August 20, 2026

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has entered a multiyear partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming an official chicken partner of the NFL franchise as the…

AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight

As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle…

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The next generation of QSRs part 4: Building the restaurant of the future

by Valerie Gritton

The restaurant of the future will recognize that technology and hospitality are not competing priorities, and that innovation isn’t the destination — the guest…

Divine app opens to everyone, bans AI content, partners with Taco Bell

August 19, 2026

Divine, the 6-second looping video app with a mission to put creative power back in human hands, will launch Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a press release.

A&W launches 1st crispy chicken sandwich, offers BOGO deal

August 19, 2026

A&W Restaurants has entered the QSR chicken sandwich market with the launch of its first-ever Crispy Chicken Sandwich, offering a buy-one, get-one-free…

Whataburger launches More for $4 value menu

August 18, 2026

Whataburger is introducing a new value platform, More for $4, offering four of its popular menu items for $4 each starting Aug. 18, according to a press…

Jollibee opens 1st California franchise location in Roseville

August 18, 2026

Jollibee opened its first franchise location in California on Aug. 7, marking a significant milestone in the global restaurant brand's North American expansion…

Real talk, damn good biscuits and growing a national chain

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Lauren Coulter is co-Founder and chief biscuit eater of Biscuit Belly, the Louisville, Kentucky, brunch brand she built with her husband and co-Founder, Chad…

Papa Johns Canada launches Pan Pizza

August 17, 2026

Beginning today, Papa Johns Canada is introducing its highly anticipated Pan Pizza, the company said in a news release.

Dunkin' teams with pretzel brand Flipz

August 17, 2026

Dunkin' has partnered with pretzel brand Flipz to launch a limited-time fall snack, Flipz Pumpkin Spice Donut-Flavored Covered Pretzels, according to a press…

How Jollibee protects brand culture while expanding franchise operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Defying the industry's rapid-growth mentality, Jollibee is executing its North American franchise expansion through a highly selective, 90-day vetting process…

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…

Jack in the Box comps down 1.1%, shifts focus to simplification, quality, customer experience

by Valerie Gritton

August 13, 2026

Jack in the Box reported its fiscal third-quarter results on Aug. 12, following the July 5 close of its third quarter. The company operates on a non-calendar…

Wendy’s shares surge 15% as investor group explores takeover bid

August 12, 2026

Trian Fund Management, led by Nelson Peltz, is pushing to take Wendy's private with a group of investors, according to a Reuters report.

Miso Robotics' Zignyl Adds New Quick Service Restaurant Brands to Its Rapidly Growing Customer Base

Sbarro, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and Jersey Mike’s operators join Jamba, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon, Haagen-Dazs and Which Wich…

Espresso Patronum: Tim Hortons brews up spellbinding Harry Potter treats

August 10, 2026

Tim Hortons restaurants in the U.S. are launching a Harry Potter-inspired menu and merchandise line starting Aug. 12 to celebrate Back to Hogwarts and the 25th…

4 misses in Founder-led negotiations

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Although Founders know their businesses best, their deep emotional investment and daily operational pressures often compromise their negotiating leverage…

Papa Johns Q2 revenue falls 9% as North America sales slump offsets international growth

by Valerie Gritton

August 7, 2026

Papa Johns' turnaround efforts continued to face headwinds in the second quarter, as softer consumer demand and an intensely promotional quick-service…

Del Taco introduces All-American Burgertaco, expands specialty beverage line

August 7, 2026

Del Taco is combining two of its most popular menu items with the launch of the All-American Burgertaco on Aug. 6, according to a press release.

The magic formula behind TCBY’s highest-grossing location

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A Dallas-based franchisee has maintained TCBY’s highest-grossing location for over two decades by leveraging strong corporate systems, a unique drive-thru…