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Modern Flexibility Rooted in Hometown Hospitality
Flexible restaurant footprints are a key part of A&W Restaurant’s expansion strategy because they bring the brand to more guests in more places.
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Dutch Bros and 7 Brew to Battle for Salad and Go Locations
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.A potential auction could happen Monday morning.
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Taco Bell Partners with Music Star Olivia Rodrigo for First-Ever Pink Baja Blast
This story was originally published on QSR.
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Sets New National SPAM Musubi Day Record
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The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Agreement in Kingsport, Tennessee
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Dalmoros Fresh Italian to Open in Jacksonville, Florida
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Fresh pasta and Italian food lovers in Jacksonville have something delicious to look forward to.
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Chili’s Launches ‘Golf Club’ to Celebrate the Everyday Golfer
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Cheba Hut to Open in Edmond, Oklahoma
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. A fresh stop for toasted subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is getting ready to roll into Edmond.
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Slim Chickens Opens Four Restaurants in One Week
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New Italian Concept Élephante to Open in Dallas
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. Wish You Were Here Group will officially open Élephante Dallas on September 1 at 2701 Maple Avenue in Uptown Dallas.
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KFC and IShowSpeed Introduce Hot Ranch Big Dip Energy
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.The launch continues KFC's recent run of sauce innovation. America’s longtime love of ranch was on full display this summer.
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Dunkin’ and BARK Unleash First-Ever Doggie Drive-Thru
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.The 2026 Dunkin' x BARK Collection features playful dog toys inspired by fan-favorite Dunkin’ menu items.
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The Flying Biscuit Café Inks Franchise Deal in Katy, Texas
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Australian Frozen Yogurt Concept Yo-Chi to Open First U.S. Location
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7 Brew Makes Major Retail Push with New Canned Beverage Lineup
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.All drinks will be available at Walmart starting this month.
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How Restaurant Brands Can Scale While Protecting What Matters Most
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Brands need to recognize that every market presents a different challenge.
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Modern Indian Restaurant Pataaka to Open August 22 in Atlanta
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. From Atlanta-based Chef Anish Nair, Pataaka is a modern, small-plates-style Indian restaurant set to open in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, August 22.
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Blaze Pizza Launches ‘Practical Magic 2’ Themed Menu
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Blaze Pizza is inviting guests to bring their coven together this fall with a limited-time collaboration inspired by Warner Bros.
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Restaurant Dive
7 Brew debuts app, overhauls loyalty system
The new app could aid the coffee brand’s growth by driving sales and raising the quality and volume of consumer data it collects.
Restaurant Dive
Modern Restaurant Management
Does the Soft Socializing Shift Signal Weekend Woes for Restaurants?
Restaurant operators have an opportunity to capture Gen Z loyalty and dollars by shifting toward "soft socializing" formats that prioritize affordability, wellness, and no or low alcohol items over...
Modern Restaurant Management
FSR Magazine
Why Restaurant Operators Can No Longer Ignore Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants used to be easy to ignore. Captive audience, generic menu, predictable margins, and no real following beyond whomever happened to be staying upstairs.
FSR MagazineEconomic Times
KFC India operator bets on first-time customers as ₹99 meals drive turnaround
Sapphire Foods is shifting strategy to attract new customers with value meals. The company reported a net profit in the June quarter after implementing this approach.
Economic TimesEconomic Times
FIFA World Cup 2026 final: Maharashtra allows restaurants, hotels to stay open till 4 am for football fans
The Maharashtra government has allowed restaurants, hotels and eateries to remain open until 4 am on July 20 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Economic Times
QSR Magazine
CDC, FDA Investigate Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier in Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak
Taco Bell and supplier Taylor Farms have been linked to the recent Cyclospora outbreak that’s touched several states across the country.
QSR Magazine
QSR Magazine
How Operators Can Build Unit Economics That Survive Multi-Unit Scale
In early-stage restaurant growth, advice often centers on incremental improvements.
QSR Magazine
QSR Magazine
Report: Government Investigates Whether Taco Bell Played Role in Cyclospora Outbreak
Government officials are reportedly investigating whether Taco Bell played a role in a recent multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to The Washington Post.
QSR MagazineEconomic Times
The Rs 200 meal is the new battleground for Swiggy, Zomato and other food delivery companies
Food delivery companies are adapting strategies to attract everyday officegoers. Swiggy and Zomato offer value meals and targeted discounts to customers.
Economic TimesEconomic Times
Oil firms eye wider rollout of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders for commercial users
State-owned oil companies are considering offering lightweight ten-kilogram LPG cylinders to commercial users.
Economic Times
QSR Magazine
What a Year’s Worth of Data Reveals About the Cost of Holding on to Older Fryers
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.
QSR MagazineET Hospitality World
Over 1,000 hotels, restaurants sign up for Goa's DRS ahead of September launch
The scheme, which mandates a nominal refundable deposit on all alcoholic beverage packaging including glass bottles, PET bottles, metal cans and tetra packs, aims to incentivise consumers to return...
ET Hospitality World
QSR Magazine
Prince Castle Launches Dual-Lane Toaster to Boost QSR Kitchen Speed
Prince Castle, a global leader in restaurant operational efficiency, today announced the launch of Toast EZ, a next-generation commercial toaster built for quick service restaurant (QSR) environments.
QSR Magazine
Modern Restaurant Management
Why Summer Growth Can Create Unexpected Exposure for Restaurants
Summer can be one of the biggest opportunities of the year for restaurants and other food service businesses to generate sales.
Modern Restaurant ManagementEconomic Times
Stainless steel sector MSMEs flag import surge, urges govt to reintroduce quality control order
Indian stainless steel MSMEs are urging the government to reinstate a quality control order after its suspension led to a surge in cheap Chinese imports.
Economic Times
Restaurant Dive
How to open a restaurant in a c-store
Built-in traffic and low build-out costs make c-stores an attractive growth opportunity, but brand fit and executional discipline are essential, experts say.
Restaurant Dive
QSR Magazine
Eco-Products Launches New Compostable, Recyclable, and Reusable Cups
Eco-Products is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste.
QSR Magazine
QSR Magazine
Minimum Wage Hikes: How QSR Can Take a Proactive Approach
If you’re operating in one of the 19 states that increased their minimum wage as of January 1, 2026, chances are you’ve felt a gradual tightening of the budget over the past few months.
QSR Magazine
QSR Magazine
5 Reasons Why The Cup Is the Growth Engine
In a stressed economy, beverages have evolved from a menu-sidecar into a strong-margin, low-risk vehicle for frequency-driven loyalty.
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