KFC is set to test a new concept called Open House in McKinney, Texas, this summer, featuring table service, a drive-thru, and a reimagined menu- part of a broader turnaround strategy that has already delivered three consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
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McDonald’s welcomes Bryan Brown as chief development officer, leveraging his experience to drive store modernization and support the “NEXT” strategy for franchisees and teams.
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White Castle and Garage Beer, two Ohio-based favorites, announce a summer collaboration with new promotions and products. Learn how restaurant owners can ride the LTO wave.
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QR code menu helps restaurants update items faster, improve mobile ordering, reduce printing costs, and track customer behavior over time.
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Buffalo Wild Wings has named Scott Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer, signaling a strategic evolution ahead of Inspire Brands' anticipated IPO. Learn how his diverse background may impact your restaurant's marketing playbook.
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Explore the latest restaurant industry performance report for Q2 2026, including key restaurant industry trends, segment performance, and labor challenges.
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Compare the top 10 restaurant POS systems in the USA for 2026. Explore features, pricing, pros, cons, and the best POS options for every restaurant type.
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Papa John’s announces the departure of CFO Ravi Thanawala and the appointment of Chris Collins as interim CFO, signaling strategic leadership changes in the company’s finance team.
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Local Favorite Restaurants’ acquisition of Cotton Patch Cafe highlights value-driven growth and new expansion opportunities for Texas-based brands.
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Another Broken Egg Cafe bolsters its franchise growth strategy by promoting Chris Eby to VP of Development and adding new leadership - what this means for restaurant operators.
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Ranking for "restaurants near me" searches requires local SEO, strong reviews, mobile ordering, accurate profiles, and ongoing performance tracking improvements.
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