Wendy's names Robert D. 'Bob' Wright president, CEO

May 20, 2026

The Wendy's Company has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as president and CEO, effective May 21. Wright will also join the company's board of directors…

Inland National Development Company affiliate sells Illinois building anchored by Dunkin'

May 20, 2026

An affiliate of Inland National Development Company, LLC, a member company of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., has completed the sale of Ogden…

Hundreds of Dunkin’ locations planned for Canada in new partnership

May 12, 2026

Foodtastic, a Canadian restaurant operator, has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin' locations across Canada…

Papa Johns maintains 2026 outlook despite 6.4% North America sales drop

May 8, 2026

Papa John's International Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter profit and North American sales this week, as the pizza chain struggled with a cautious…

How McDonald’s 'three-for-three' strategy drove Q1 gains

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

May 8, 2026

McDonald's earnings call discussed how the company's three-for-three concept helped drive numbers in Q1 2026.

White Castle continues Florida growth with Kissimmee restaurant opening

May 7, 2026

White Castle has opened its third freestanding Central Florida restaurant. The restaurant is open in Kissimmee, according to a press release.

Taco John's updates POS, loyalty systems across 21 states

May 6, 2026

Taco John's has completed the deployment of a cloud-based technology platform across its 324 locations to manage point-of-sale systems, digital ordering and…

Papa Johns, Disney team up for global 'Toy Story 5' marketing campaign

May 6, 2026

Papa Johns has partnered with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the upcoming release of "Toy Story 5," which arrives in theaters June 19, according to a press…

HTeaO partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for May fundraiser

May 5, 2026

Iced tea franchise HTeaO is partnering with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation this May to raise funds for childhood cancer research, according to a press…

McDonald's to phase out self-serve soda fountains

May 5, 2026

McDonald's plans to remove self-serve beverage stations from its U.S. dining rooms by 2032, signaling the end of a long-standing fast-food tradition, according…

The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

May 4, 2026

To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership…

Minnie Bird opens 3rd location

May 1, 2026

Minnie Bird, a fast-casual chicken concept co-founded by Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, has tripled its Chicago-area footprint over…

FAT Brands opens Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, Hot Dog on a Stick unit

April 30, 2026

FAT Brands has opened a a tri-branded unit in Manteca, California, containing a Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and Hot Dog on a Stick. It is located in a travel…

Subway launches nationwide value menu with 15 items under $5

April 29, 2026

Subway has debuted its first value menu, offering 15 entrees priced under $5 at more than 18,000 participating U.S. locations, according to a press release.

McDonald’s highlights high-protein menu options to meet customer demand

April 29, 2026

Chicago-based McDonald's is highlighting its high-protein menu selections as a majority of its customers seek balanced meal options, according to a press…

In-N-Out Burger opens in Vancouver, Washington

April 28, 2026

In-N-Out Burger has opened a location in Vancouver, Washington, marking a continued expansion for the California-based chain, according to a company press…

Domino's profits fall as consumers curb spending based on rising costs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 27, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter net income, as investment losses outweighed gains from higher U.S. sales.

Little Caesars, Flytrex partner for 1st drone meal delivery

April 23, 2026

Little Caesars and Flytrex have partnered to expand drone delivery services with the introduction of a new aircraft capable of transporting meals for an entire…

Loyalty transactions surge 28% as QSR habits shift; kiosks rising in popularity

April 22, 2026

PAR Technology Corporation released its 2026 Quick Service Restaurant Operational Index Report on Tuesday, revealing that loyalty program members are now…

Pizza Hut relaunches Hut Rewards as next-generation membership platform

April 21, 2026

Pizza Hut has relaunched its Hut Rewards program, transitioning the loyalty platform into a next-generation membership designed to provide ongoing value and…