# May 2026 Articles > Source: https://qsr.pro/archive/2026/05 > Publisher: QSR Pro QSR Pro coverage for May 2026. - [Chipotle Keeps the Seven-Visit Goal and Brings the Competition Local](https://qsr.pro/articles/chipotle-summer-extras-local-rankings-seven-visits-2026) — The returning summer loyalty challenge adds a restaurant-level contest. Its economics depend on who changes their routine, including customers who never finish. - [WOWorks names leaders for franchise recruitment and restaurant support](https://qsr.pro/articles/woworks-james-walker-nolan-woods-leadership-may-2026) — James Walker leads franchise growth and Nolan Woods takes operations and training as WOWorks pursues new locations and co-branding across six brands. - [Panda puts brisket at the center of its summer barbecue dish](https://qsr.pro/articles/panda-express-cantonese-bbq-brisket-summer-2026-launch) — Panda schedules Cantonese BBQ Brisket for June 2 through August 10, while supplies last. Point and flat cuts and a char siu-style glaze define the summer dish. - [Pollo Campero builds soccer offers around three order sizes](https://qsr.pro/articles/pollo-campero-soccer-goooool-menu-golden-ball-rewards-2026) — A $12 box, a family bundle and a $259 catering package anchor Campero’s soccer promotion, with capped meal rewards for sweepstakes winners. - [Burger King pairs Crown Nuggets’ return with a $3.99 kids meal](https://qsr.pro/articles/burger-king-crown-nuggets-crayola-king-jr-june-2026) — Crown Nuggets are scheduled for June 2, followed a week later by Crayola King Jr. Meals. The campaign combines a returning product, a stated meal price and coloring activities. - [Church’s gives its commercial chief loyalty, menu and pricing oversight](https://qsr.pro/articles/churchs-kevin-nemeth-commercial-chief-loyalty-menu-pricing) — Kevin Nemeth’s new role combines marketing and digital responsibilities with menu and pricing decisions across Church’s restaurant system. - [Ghai’s Houston Taco Bell purchase changes its geographic mix](https://qsr.pro/articles/ghai-restaurants-houston-44-taco-bell-acquisition-may-2026) — Ghai bought 44 Houston Taco Bells. Its CEO’s geographic rationale and Taco Bell’s beverage plans explain the appeal of expanding within a familiar brand. - [Leanpath’s Snap AI Moves Waste Tracking to the Catered Event](https://qsr.pro/articles/leanpath-snap-ai-offsite-catering-waste-measurement-2026) — A tablet photo can close a gap between kitchen production and event leftovers. The next step is connecting the observation to attendance, menu mix and the next booking. - [Bear Robotics introduces Servi Q for tighter restaurant routes](https://qsr.pro/articles/bear-robotics-servi-q-narrow-passage-may-2026) — The Servi Q launch claims an 18-inch minimum passage and reverse movement, adding a compact option to Bear’s service-robot lineup. - [Deliverect links owned orders to DataCandy’s customer loyalty records](https://qsr.pro/articles/deliverect-datacandy-owned-ordering-loyalty-records-may-2026) — The available integration connects first-party orders to loyalty profiles. DataCandy’s documentation explains the location records and account rules behind a multi-unit program. - [Ladle puts lot records on the receiving team’s phone](https://qsr.pro/articles/ladle-trackassure-mobile-receiving-lot-records-may-2026) — TrackAssure connects receiving and preparation records with manager alerts and audit exports. Ladle’s launch describes the workflow but supplies no field performance data. - [Jack in the Box Puts Its Board Chair in Charge of the Turnaround](https://qsr.pro/articles/jack-in-the-box-mark-king-interim-ceo-turnaround-mandate-2026) — Mark King’s immediate move into the interim CEO role retains JACK on Track while changing who must turn its priorities into operating decisions. - [Restaurant365’s AI Launch Has Two Different Adoption Timelines](https://qsr.pro/articles/restaurant365-ai-launch-availability-scheduling-data-2026) — A May 12 availability map separates current tools from early-access projects. Employee records and reporting definitions will shape the work behind either choice. - [Square’s drive-thru early access links orders, kitchens and handoff](https://qsr.pro/articles/square-drive-thru-early-access-order-kitchen-handoff-may-2026) — The new product is in early access, with broader summer availability planned. Modified orders and busy handoffs offer concrete tests for prospective operators. - [Papa Johns’ revenue decline reflects refranchising and weaker store sales](https://qsr.pro/articles/papa-johns-q1-2026-refranchising-revenue-comparable-sales) — An earlier 85-store transfer explains most of the company-restaurant revenue decline. Comparable sales and North America commissary figures need separate readings. - [Sweetgreen’s Spyce gain lifts earnings despite an operating loss](https://qsr.pro/articles/sweetgreen-spyce-sale-gain-first-quarter-earnings-may-2026) — Sweetgreen reports $125.8 million in net income and a $34.3 million operating loss. Its filings distinguish the Spyce gain, sale cash and continued technology access. - [Shake Shack’s Store Margin Improved. Its Company Profit Went the Other Way.](https://qsr.pro/articles/shake-shack-q1-2026-restaurant-profit-operating-loss-bridge) — The first-quarter reconciliation shows how stronger restaurant contribution can coexist with a company operating loss, and which costs sit between them. - [Dutch Bros’ traffic growth meets higher food and occupancy costs](https://qsr.pro/articles/dutch-bros-q1-2026-transactions-food-occupancy-gross-margin) — Systemwide same-shop transactions grew 5.1% in Q1, while company-shop gross margin fell to 20%. Coffee, food and rent weighed on costs. - [First Watch grows sales as comparable visits decline](https://qsr.pro/articles/first-watch-q1-2026-sales-traffic-restaurant-costs) — Higher sales and better restaurant margins coexist with falling comparable traffic and a wider net loss in First Watch’s first quarter. - [Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs for compact drive-thru](https://qsr.pro/articles/huey-magoos-condensed-drive-thru-prototype-site-budget-may-2026) — Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs. Its proposed footprint still requires a site plan and a comparison of complete project budgets.