As more states raise minimum wages, QSRs pivot to real-time scheduling, cross-training, and AI tools to protect speed, value, and margins.

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.

Whataburger revives its iconic A-frame with new prototypes, blending heritage with modular construction to speed builds and expand beyond Texas.

Amid record turnover and policy headwinds, Audrey Benet’s Miss Pat Mindset reframes culture as the industry’s most reliable lever for retention.

Swig turns viral dirty soda buzz into franchising momentum, with soaring traffic, rising sales, and a disciplined drive-thru playbook.

Sweetgreen links the UN’s 2026 focus to supplier stories, using transparency to fuel growth—while the industry wrestles with how to measure true impact.

Bojangles is stepping beyond traditional quick-service dining by launching its first EV charging station in Savannah, Georgia the beginning of a planned national rollout that pairs Southern food with on-the-road convenience for electric vehicle drivers.

When your restaurant's POS system and inventory records don't connect, food cost reporting becomes unreliable. Here's how to close the data gap and regain control of your margins.