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Wendy’s links a global buildout of 1,000 net new restaurants to an AI-first operating model, leaning on international markets, selective U.S. closures, and a brand refresh to steady sales and lift profitability.

Swig elevates Todd Smith to president and appoints Shannon Swenson to chief of franchise partnerships, aligning operations and franchising to convert a 500-unit pipeline and accelerate a compact, drive‑thru model nationwide.

Dunkin’ redesigns its loyalty program—keeping earn rates steady while raising point costs on popular items, adding a mid-tier Bakery category, and instituting a one-year points expiration.

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Square unveils its most expansive restaurant AI upgrade—voice ordering that aims to cover 100% of calls, a faster kiosk, unified menus, and context-aware analytics—signaling a push to ease staffing pressure and streamline operations.

Plan a profitable Coupon Marketing campaign by choosing the right offer, timing promotions strategically, executing smoothly, and measuring ROI with clean tracking.

Social media marketing helps restaurants attract local customers with consistent posts, smart timing, strong profiles, and trackable campaigns that drive sales.

After unveiling a modernized logo on August 19, 2025, Cracker Barrel reversed course within a week as traffic fell 8 percent and shares slid 16 percent. The brand restored its “Old Timer,” paused remodels, reshuffled leadership, and leaned on value-forward menu moves to steady demand.

Track ideal vs. actual costs, tighten inventory and portions, reduce waste, buy smarter, and engineer your menu to reduce food costs.

A Pre-Shift Staff Meeting aligns your team fast - clarify roles, specials, priorities, safety, and micro-training to prevent chaos.

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Starbucks launches a synchronized global listening party, a Nashville 'Starbies' build-out, and time-bound Rewards Easter eggs to harness Swift’s album release.