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How Restaurants Can Win in the Age of GLP-1s

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How Restaurants Can Win in the Age of GLP-1s

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Consumers on GLP-1s have made a clear choice: They're improving their health. The number of GLP-1 users in the U.K.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 21, 2026

Analyzing the Financial Benefits of In-House Beverage Programs

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.A beverage program tied to local ingredients and regional flavor profiles can transform a restaurant from an interchangeable dining option into a destination.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 21, 2026·5 min

How a TCBY Franchisee Uses Nostalgia, Community, and Catering to Power Growth

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How a TCBY Franchisee Uses Nostalgia, Community, and Catering to Power Growth

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.TCBY franchisee Steve Walsh knows the importance of being part of a community. For Steve Walsh, the next stage of growth for his TCBY story lies in catering.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 20, 2026·6 min

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MRM Research Roundup: World Cup Impact

This special edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup focuses on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its impact on restaurants and hospitality. Beyond the traffic spikes, data reveals how fans shifted their behavior to enjoy the matches.

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jul 17, 2026·8 min

How Operators Can Build Unit Economics That Survive Multi-Unit Scale

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How Operators Can Build Unit Economics That Survive Multi-Unit Scale

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Expansion should not be driven solely by momentum; it should be authorized by structure.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 15, 2026·7 min

What GLP-1 is Teaching Restaurants About Menu Design

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What GLP-1 is Teaching Restaurants About Menu Design

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.Adding smaller portions is easy. Making them feel worth it is not.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 15, 2026·7 min

How to Scale Customization Without Slowing Down the Guest Experience

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How to Scale Customization Without Slowing Down the Guest Experience

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Gong cha of the Americas has seen firsthand how operational infrastructure quickly becomes just as important as the product itself.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 14, 2026·5 min

The AI Gap Between Restaurant Chains and Independents

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The AI Gap Between Restaurant Chains and Independents

This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.AI is coming to all segments of foodservice.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 14, 2026·4 min

What a Year’s Worth of Data Reveals About the Cost of Holding on to Older Fryers

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What a Year’s Worth of Data Reveals About the Cost of Holding on to Older Fryers

You should have clarity on how many sites are still operating with legacy units. Most multi-site quick service restaurant operators have a fryer somewhere in their fleet that is older than the manager running the store. The fryer works, cooks food, and passes inspection.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 8, 2026·5 min

When Legal Labor Pathways Get Murky, Restaurant Staffing Gets Harder

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When Legal Labor Pathways Get Murky, Restaurant Staffing Gets Harder

Operators face an uncertain future around legal staffing requirements. Uncertainty in the full-service restaurant world is like butter in a French kitchen. It’s built into nearly everything. Demand rises and falls with consumer confidence. Labor costs shift as the market shifts.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026·5 min

Franchising Power Hour: What Every Operator Should Know About Building Leaders and Restaurants

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Franchising Power Hour: What Every Operator Should Know About Building Leaders and Restaurants

Every franchisee has a story that never makes it into a conference keynote. It’s the difficult hiring decision that changed a leadership philosophy. The operational mistake that became a turning point. The conversation with a mentor that reshaped an entire career.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 7, 2026·3 min

Spritzes are Becoming Much More Than a Seasonal Menu Cameo

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Spritzes are Becoming Much More Than a Seasonal Menu Cameo

Spritzes are resonating with guests looking for lighter drinking occasions, while giving operators a format that works across food pairings and dayparts. Spritzes have become one of those warm-weather menu signals that tell guests spring has arrived.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·6 min

Why AI Scheduling Has Become a Restaurant Necessity

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Why AI Scheduling Has Become a Restaurant Necessity

Manager’s workload has been designed in a way that frequently drains people and leads to churn. Here’s a disheartening stat: Harri data shows restaurant managers are losing eight to 10 hours a week to scheduling and administrative work. That’s basically a full workday every week.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 6, 2026·4 min

Rethinking Restaurant Real Estate in America’s Delivery Economy

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Rethinking Restaurant Real Estate in America’s Delivery Economy

Operators that once prioritized larger footprints are increasingly testing formats centered around pickup shelves, compact dining areas or delivery-focused production spaces. As commercial real estate costs remain elevated across major U.S.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 2, 2026·4 min

CPG Growth is Shifting to Restaurants, Convenience, and Delivery

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CPG Growth is Shifting to Restaurants, Convenience, and Delivery

Restaurants, QSRs, and on-the-go occasions are creating new opportunities for CPG brands willing to rethink pricing, partnerships, and consumer engagement. CPG growth is becoming harder to find in the places companies have historically relied on.

via QSR Magazine·Jul 1, 2026·5 min

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Skyline Essentials Launches AI Forecasting Platform for Restaurant Operators

Skyline Essentials™ today announced the launch of the SkAI® Predictive Suite for Restaurants, an AI-powered forecasting platform that gives independent operators and multi-unit groups the same data-science edge the national chains have built in-house for years.

via FSR Magazine·Jul 1, 2026·3 min

MRM Research Roundup: Tipping Trends, ‘Peak Personalization’ Era, and Cottage Cheese Comeback

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MRM Research Roundup: Tipping Trends, ‘Peak Personalization’ Era, and Cottage Cheese Comeback

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features World Cup revenue, summer hiring, tipping trends, cottage cheese popularity, and Yelp’s Fastest Growing Brands Key takeaways from Yelp's 2026 Fastest Growing Brands report include: ● Drive-...

via Modern Restaurant Management·Jun 30, 2026·15 min

How Restaurant Brands Can Navigate the Beverage Race

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How Restaurant Brands Can Navigate the Beverage Race

The common thread is the operator insight: beverage at scale requires equipment, process, training, and labor models that existing kitchens cannot absorb easily.

via FSR Magazine·Jun 29, 2026·8 min