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Dutch Bros and 7 Brew race to expand as coffee QSRs boom. Growth, unit economics, AI-driven labor, and competition shape a widening field.

After miscounts and staff backlash, Starbucks is retiring its Automated Counting AI across North America, highlighting the risks of restaurant automation.

Starbucks has quietly ended its computer vision inventory tracking system after employees flagged reliability issues, reverting to traditional stock-keeping methods as the chain doubles down on getting supply and availability right across its cafes.

Smashburger has appointed Kate Savelli as its new chief marketing officer, bringing over two decades of restaurant marketing experience to a brand working to reverse years of unit count decline and push back toward 200 locations nationwide.

Red Robin's restaurant-level margins climbed to their highest point in five years during Q1, with CEO David Pace pointing to meaningful adoption of ChatGPT among managers as a contributing factor in the chain's improving operational performance.

CAVA posts 9.7% comps on 6.8% traffic, raises 2026 outlook as value-first menu, tech, and expansion drive gains despite AB 1228 headwinds.

Giordano’s ties weekly pizza discounts to AAA’s Chicago gas average, aiming to offset pump pain, drive loyalty redemptions, and defend casual dining traffic.

Hopdoddy gives free cheeseburger meals May 28 in Austin during Obsession, showcasing kitchen transparency amid competitive National Burger Day offers.

Portillo’s appoints Pamela Smith interim CFO and principal accounting officer, outlining contract terms, search timeline, and growth plans amid a tight CFO talent market.

Foodtastic will relaunch Dunkin’ in Canada with up to 30 openings in year one, amid Inspire Brands’ IPO plans and a market hungry for youth-driven coffee.