Industry Analysis
Krispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development deal
Original Entrepreneurs plans 33 shops over five years as Krispy Kreme expands through franchisees.
OCT 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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October 2026
28 articles published in October 2026
Industry Analysis: 4Finance & Economics: 9Technology & Innovation: 6Operations & Management: 6People & Culture: 2Marketing & Growth: 1
Finance & Economics
What lifted Domino’s Q3 operating income
Higher supply-chain gross profit and royalties explain the pizza franchisor’s third-quarter operating-income increase.
OCT 13, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
MarginEdge: Fast-casual sales growth tops full service’s in September
September’s reported sales-growth gap was 4.88 percentage points.
OCT 13, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Industry Analysis
MTY renews its franchising push after strategic review
MTY plans fewer company-operated restaurants and a review of its brands.
OCT 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Technology & Innovation
Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting
Kinetic12 plans to use MenuData’s menu, flavor and pricing intelligence in foodservice consulting.
OCT 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Wendy’s sought to keep seven Meritage restaurants open
The proposal would replace seven planned closures with closures elsewhere, Fast Company reports.
OCT 11, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
QSR property asking yields rise in Q3
Boulder’s October report puts corporate and franchisee property asking yields 97 basis points apart, with separate comparisons by lease term.
OCT 10, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Technology & Innovation
HME's Nitro Vision AI brings cameras to drive-thru timing
How HME maps the queue and configures crew alerts.
OCT 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Operations & Management
Why Dunkin Zero’s sugar claims drew a lawsuit
The dispute turns on allulose and the rules separating nutrition disclosures from marketing claims.
OCT 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Red Robin refinances after transferring 108 restaurants
Completed restaurant transfers preceded Red Robin’s five-year refinancing. Its pricing and coverage tests account for debt and rent.
OCT 9, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Operations & Management
Subway’s EMEA Blueprint links ordering, kitchens and pickup
The January 2027 standard for new stores and remodels follows earlier technology trials. Local formats depend on demand.
OCT 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Technology & Innovation
Toast IQ Team connects AI scheduling with payroll
Toast’s new labor bundle connects schedule planning, recorded hours and payroll review.
OCT 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Operations & Management
Faster pickup handoffs led drive-thru gains in 2026 study
Faster pickup handoffs led the study’s service-time gains. Dunkin’ and Chick-fil-A examples show how kitchen work and lane design connect.
OCT 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
People & Culture
Chick-fil-A adds a second $1,500 scholarship window
Restaurant employees can apply in fall and spring. Operators submit recommendations after employee applications.
OCT 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Technology & Innovation
Deliveroo plans UK robot deliveries with Coco
Deliveroo and Coco plan a phased UK launch starting in Canary Wharf, with pavement robots handling short trips alongside the rider network.
OCT 7, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Uber agrees to buy ezCater for $2.3 billion
ezCater's Online Ordering service connects restaurant websites to a branded catering checkout and lets restaurants export their own customer records.
OCT 7, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
True Food Kitchen gets interim borrowing approval
The chain is seeking a buyer or new investment through a proposed process that could preserve leases and beverage permits.
OCT 6, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Operations & Management
Chipotle’s 1,500th Chipotlane pairs pickup with kitchen upgrades
Chipotle’s September 29 milestone in Florida shows how pickup lanes fit its restaurant expansion.
OCT 6, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Marketing & Growth
Pizza Hut’s next reading project has a red roof
The Little Free Library collaboration connects Pizza Hut’s restaurant design and BOOK IT history with neighborhood book sharing.
OCT 5, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Grain prices rise as U.S. wholesale beef prices ease
New reports show rising grain prices and easing U.S. wholesale beef.
OCT 5, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Technology & Innovation
Sky Co-op uses AI to flag purchasing price changes
Tom Hannon says AI assistants flag purchasing changes while people retain buying decisions.
OCT 5, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Operations & Management
7 Brew’s $2 protein boost goes nationwide, from coffee to soda
7 Brew expands protein choices alongside coffee brands’ milk and foam.
OCT 2, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense
Digi’s planned acquisition would bring Disruptive Technologies into its SmartSense business.
OCT 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Industry Analysis
DFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests
The conditional exchange covers licensed interests in seven Asian markets.
OCT 2, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
People & Culture
Restaurants and bars added 10,800 jobs in September
September’s restaurant and bar payroll gain followed a revised increase in August.
OCT 2, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Technology & Innovation
DoorDash connects restaurant tools through DashOS
Existing ordering tools meet a 2027 integration roadmap.
OCT 1, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Operations & Management
DTiQ launches ACTIONiQ to alert restaurant managers
DTiQ says ACTIONiQ flags queue conditions, supports scheduled reviews and leaves the response to restaurant managers.
OCT 1, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Industry Analysis
Hormel agrees to buy chicken processor Brakebush
The proposed acquisition would add chicken portioning, cooking and custom product development to Hormel's foodservice business.
OCT 1, 2026 · 1 MIN READ