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Yum Brands scales its ‘AI factory’ with Red360 and Byte by Yum, powering personalization, operational AI, and a record digital sales mix across Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut.

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Chuck E. Cheese advances a multi-format, international expansion—from Cairo’s activity-rich venue to adult-focused arcades and resort partnerships—aimed at families, nostalgic adults, and tourists.

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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams launches its first franchising program, leaning on a national retail halo, disciplined territories, and a community-first "Fellowship Model."

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Krystal launches Club Krystal Rewards with clear earn-and-burn perks, deploys PAR Punchh for scale, validates gains in pilots, and ties loyalty to a multi-channel expansion.

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A new traffic-adjusted framework from Intouch Insight and QSR Magazine reshapes drive-thru speed rankings, spotlights digital friction, and shows early AI gains with key tradeoffs.

Online ordering succeeds when menus are mobile-first, ETAs honest, reorders easy, photos clear, checkout fast, fees transparent for repeat guests.

Practical fire safety guide for restaurant owners covering key risks, equipment, inspections, staff training, emergency plans, and front-of-house precautions essential.

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7 Brew hits exactly 500 drive-thru stands by October 2025, scaling more than 50% in ten months through modular builds, strong AUVs, and heavyweight franchise backing.

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Franchise Equity Partners takes a majority stake in 7 Crew, aligning capital, unit economics, and brand momentum to build more than 200 7 Brew stands in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

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After a modest Q4 uptick, Starbucks forms a capital-light joint venture with Boyu to scale tea-led innovation, delivery, and digital reach across China.