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The QSR Pro editorial team covers the quick service restaurant industry with in-depth analysis, data-driven reporting, and operator-first perspective.

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technology
Technology & Innovation

Crunchtime targets inventory counts, photo review and manager follow-up

Crunchtime named early access for three AI tools. Evaluation should follow spoken counts, photo judgments and recommended tasks through the finished work.

APR 21, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

CAVA opens Cottleville with dining, digital pickup and delivery

CAVA’s first St. Louis-area restaurant pairs a 2,900-square-foot space with dine-in service, digital pickup and delivery. Des Peres is planned for later in 2026.

APR 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

Little Caesars Connects ChatGPT Planning to Its Own Checkout

The April launch adds conversational meal planning and cart customization, with payment routed through Little Caesars’ app or website.

APR 16, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Freddy’s adapts its kitchen for a first military-base restaurant

The Fort Lee commissary opening pairs a smaller footprint and simplified menu with staff background checks and an extended military approval process.

APR 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Farmer Boys opens its loyalty-only salad deal to everyone

Farmer Boys said its $9.99 salad-and-drink deal was open to all guests. Removing the membership condition changes the offer’s role and what purchases can reveal.

APR 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

Chicken Salad Chick plans Dublin opening with franchisee Jen Crichfield

Jen Crichfield’s planned April 28 Dublin opening follows her 2019 Westerville debut and early Dublin ambition, alongside the brand’s wider Columbus expansion.

APR 13, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

Denny’s names Christopher Bode CEO with a 24-month agenda

Bode’s promotion comes with Project Grand Slam, a 24-month plan covering food, beverages, catering, remodels, retail and digital operations.

APR 13, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

Birch Coffee combines subscriptions, café service and outside scheduling tools

Square’s Birch Coffee case study describes a shared commerce system with outside scheduling, while leaving important configuration and performance details unreported.

APR 10, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

The Restaurant–Grocery Inflation Gap Widened Even as Menu Inflation Eased

March’s CPI shows why slowing menu inflation does not automatically improve the comparison with groceries, and why the gap says little about restaurant profit.

APR 10, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Eggs Up Grill expands with Metz and franchisee Conley McIntyre

Metz Group’s planned Pennsylvania expansion and Conley McIntyre’s completed 10th restaurant show two paths to multi-unit growth at Eggs Up Grill.

APR 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Dine Brands reports U.S. cage-free completion and lighter IHOP lids

Dine's April report announcement closes a domestic egg-sourcing timeline while putting a 2026 estimate on one packaging redesign.

APR 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Paris Baguette builds four lunch formats around Korean barbecue beef

A shared protein links four limited-time lunch items. Portions, production steps and separate promotion dates determine the operating implications.

APR 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

Chick-fil-A’s 2026 scholarships show the value of upfront funding

Chick-fil-A announced roughly $29 million for more than 16,000 restaurant workers. Award timing affects how much tuition money a recipient must arrange.

APR 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

Redberry’s Canadian Expansion Shows the Work Behind Its Store Target

Ken Otto described a 15-month Jersey Mike’s review. Redberry’s earlier records identify the recruits and first Ontario openings that followed.

APR 5, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

Square and MarketMan Bring Inventory Closer to the POS. The Count Still Matters.

The deeper integration joins purchasing and sales inside a common service. Its usefulness depends on the records connecting a case received to a portion sold.

APR 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Gregorys Coffee takes franchise recruiting into four East Coast cafés

April’s open houses extend Gregorys’ February franchise launch, bringing prospects into operating cafés backed by Craveworthy’s management and support organization.

APR 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Swipe Savvy buys GiftAMeal and promises continued standalone service

Swipe Savvy says GiftAMeal will stay available independently as it plans integration. A restaurant fee funds donations triggered by guest photos.

APR 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

McDonald’s puts U.S. operations and technology under one COO

Skye Anderson’s new U.S. role joins restaurant operations, development and company stores with technology and supply oversight, alongside two global leadership changes.

MAR 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Subway’s April BOGO Links a Two-Sandwich Deal to Sub Club

A two-sandwich offer can drive app orders and account sign-ups. Its value depends on displaced purchases, order contribution and later visits.

MAR 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Sysco’s Restaurant Depot Deal Would Put Two Supply Options Under One Owner

The proposed acquisition connects delivered distribution with warehouse shopping. Its value to an operator depends on prices, replenishment and independent alternatives.

MAR 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ