Taco Johns continues Midwest expansion with La Porte, Indiana franchise

August 6, 2026

Taco John's will open a location in La Porte, Indiana, on August 10, at 416 J Street, according to a press release.

Burger King fuels RBI growth

by Valerie Gritton

August 6, 2026

Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, reported strong second-quarter 2026 results…

The next generation of QSRs part 3: Why operational excellence is the modern competitive advantage

by Valerie Gritton

As restaurants move beyond competing primarily on value and marketing, operational excellence is emerging as the next major battleground for growth. Major QSR…

HTeaO names former Freddy's executive Brian Wise as CEO

August 5, 2026

Iced tea franchise HTeaO has named Brian Wise as its chief executive officer as the company prepares for further national expansion.

Savvy Sliders, Fat Boy's Pizza announce co-branded Florida locations

August 5, 2026

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open co-branded restaurants in Florida later this year, marking the state debut for Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza…

Got sass and a love for biscuits? Hardee's wants your Meemaw

August 5, 2026

Hardee's wants to meet your grandma.

White Castle, USA Luge extend partnership through 2029

August 5, 2026

White Castle and USA Luge have renewed their partnership through August 2029, extending a relationship that began in 2017, according to a press release.

McDonald's Q2 growth driven by 4 D's

August 4, 2026

McDonald's Corporation announced in a news release its Q2 earnings results, driven by a 4% increase in revenue to $7.1 billion. Global systemwide sales rose 5%.

McDonald's promotes Skye Anderson to president

August 4, 2026

McDonald's Corp. has named Skye Anderson, a 26-year company veteran, as its next president, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's taps Peter Busse as chief development officer

August 4, 2026

Checkers & Rally's has named Peter Busse as chief development officer to lead its franchise development strategy and support the brand's long-term…

Church's Texas Chicken, Mr. Tendernism launch flavor campaign

August 4, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken is partnering with food personality and pitmaster Walter "Mr. Tendernism" Johnson for a multi-part content series highlighting the…

Panda Express releases blind-box bag charms featuring mascot

August 4, 2026

Panda Express is introducing a newly illustrated version of its mascot, Pei Pei, with a digital storytelling series and a limited-edition collectible drop…

How Urban Bird Hot Chicken turned a bad lease into a fast-growing brand

Brandon and Chantel Gawthorp built 32 Wingstop franchises across three states over 20 years, then let it all go to bet on themselves. They opened the first…

Bloomberg: Taco Bell told of potential contaminated lettuce July 2

by Valerie Gritton

August 3, 2026

Bloomberg News has reported that Michigan Health officials alerted local Yum Brands executives of a potential Cyclospora-contaminated lettuce supply July 2, 1…

Traffic counts show signs of recovery post Cyclospora

August 3, 2026

Restaurant chains that experienced sharp declines in foot traffic following the recent Cyclospora outbreak are beginning to recover, although some brands…

KFC Canada enters beverage market with Kwench drink menu

August 3, 2026

KFC Canada is launching Kwench, a made-to-order beverage brand that marks the company's first expansion outside its core food category in its Canadian history…

3 leaders every Founder must hire to scale

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To successfully scale a company and transition from an overwhelmed operator to a confident CEO, founders must stop trying to manage everything themselves and…

Can Your Business Survive Without Labels? Why Label Performance Matters

Labels are small but critical to keeping product information connected throughout the supply chain. Iconex lined labels are engineered and lab-tested to…

How Linerless Labels Improve QSR Beverage Operations

As beverage programs evolve, QSR operators need solutions that scale with speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Iconex linerless beverage labels keep critical order…

QSR Food Waste Series

Operational errors in QSRs can drive costly food waste, remakes, and order mistakes. Iconex linerless labels help improve product identification and order…

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