technology
Technology & Innovation
7shifts Brings Employee Training Into Its Restaurant HR Platform
Course completion still leaves managers responsible for assessing practical skills.
SEP 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Archive
September 2026
15 articles published in September 2026
Technology & Innovation: 2People & Culture: 2Marketing & Growth: 5Finance & Economics: 2Industry Analysis: 3Operations & Management: 1
People & Culture
Chipotle Targets Full Apprentice Coverage by the End of 2027
Chipotle aims to extend Apprentice coverage from roughly three-quarters of restaurants to every company-owned location by end-2027.
SEP 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Taco Bell Foundation's 2026 Grants Reach 700 Nonprofits
Applications require an invitation from the foundation.
SEP 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Dunkin’s Tennis Campaign Connects Drinks, Merchandise and Rewards
An upcoming app points offer follows restaurant tennis collectibles, an announced HEAD collection and a public Grand Central pop-up.
SEP 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics
WOWorks’ Franchise Incentives Reward Scale, but Cash Timing Matters
WOWorks ties franchise fee reductions, refunds and royalty relief to development commitments. Operators need to put the incentives on the same calendar as their openings.
SEP 10, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics
Jersey Mike’s Q2 shows sales growth and a complicated earnings comparison
Comparable sales rose 2.3% as Jersey Mike’s expanded, while advertising timing and corporate costs complicate the second-quarter profit comparison.
SEP 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Dunkin’s Fall Campaign Moves From Breakfast to Afternoon Lattes
A creator meal, capped espresso codes and a four-hour latte offer give customers three ways to participate in Dunkin’s fall campaign.
SEP 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis
Food-Service Payrolls Rebound in the First August Jobs Estimate
The September 4 release estimated 59,000 additional food-service jobs. Original release tables also show how July’s decline changed in revision.
SEP 4, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture
Massachusetts cites Dunkin operator and staffing firms over worker pay
The $1.46 million assessment covers restitution for 100 employees and state penalties, with findings involving classification, pay and assignment notices.
SEP 3, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation
Pilot completes Wendy’s kiosk rollout at 78 travel-center restaurants
Pilot’s completed Wendy’s deployment connects travel-center restaurants to brand ordering options within its wider food and digital program.
SEP 3, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Wendy’s Halloween offer pairs coupon books with meal collectibles
Boo! Books, scheduled Frosty Frights toys and a planned app-exclusive toy use different participation rules within Wendy’s seasonal program.
SEP 3, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
Pesce reopens Lexington Dunkin with Jimmy John’s under one roof
The Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.
SEP 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Dunkin and Febreze launch Walmart-exclusive coffee and bakery scents
Dunkin’s Walmart-exclusive Febreze range follows earlier Native and Flipz launches, with scent-specific formats and separate retail channels.
SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis
July Food-Service and Lodging Hires Nearly Matched Departures
July accommodation and food-service hires nearly matched separations. The September JOLTS release shows why stable headcount can still require substantial recruiting.
SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis
Riko’s buys two franchise restaurants without adding system locations
Riko’s completed its purchase of Merrick and Levittown restaurants August 31. The transfer changes ownership within a 13-location system as another Long Island site remains planned.
SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ