QSR Pro Staff

MAR 19, 2026 · 5 MIN READ

The Sustainability Scorecard: Where Major QSR Chains Actually Stand in 2026

McDonald's hit its 2025 packaging deadline. Starbucks is still chasing its cup problem. Here's the real progress report.

Papa Johns vs Domino's vs Pizza Hut: The Pizza Wars Explained

Three pizza giants, three different strategies, one brutal market. Here's who's winning the pizza wars and why.

MAR 19, 2026 · 9 MIN READ

technology

Technology & Innovation

Domino's Tech Transformation: How a Pizza Chain Became a Tech Company

Domino's didn't just add digital ordering. They rebuilt themselves as a technology company that happens to sell pizza. Here's how they did it and what it means.

MAR 19, 2026 · 6 MIN READ

Jersey Mike's: How a Sub Shop Became America's Fastest-Growing Franchise

From a single Jersey Shore sub shop to a $3.3 billion empire, Jersey Mike's has cracked the code on franchise growth. Here's how they did it.

technology

Technology & Innovation

Electric Vehicles and QSR: How EV Charging Is Creating a New Drive-Thru Model

From Bojangles to Taco Bell, fast food chains are reimagining locations around EV charging infrastructure

MAR 19, 2026 · 14 MIN READ

operations

Operations & Management

The Economics of QSR Menu Innovation: Why Most New Items Fail

Understanding why 70-80% of new menu items don't survive and what separates winners from the graveyard

MAR 19, 2026 · 14 MIN READ

technology

Technology & Innovation

How QSR Chains Are Using Data Analytics to Predict What You'll Order Next

Machine learning and AI are transforming fast food from intuition-driven to algorithmically optimized

MAR 19, 2026 · 9 MIN READ

The Rise of Better-For-You QSR: How Health-Focused Chains Are Stealing Market Share

CAVA, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle are redefining fast food while legacy brands struggle to respond

MAR 19, 2026 · 6 MIN READ

Why Five Guys Charges $18 for a Burger and Fries - And Why Customers Keep Paying

Five Guys has become a lightning rod for fast food sticker shock. But the pricing isn't accidental — it's the entire business model.

operations

Operations & Management

Catering as a QSR Revenue Stream: The Untapped $100 Billion Opportunity

Why catering represents one of the fastest-growing, highest-margin opportunities in quick service restaurants, and how operators can capture their share of this massive market with the right strategy and execution.

MAR 19, 2026 · 12 MIN READ

The Psychology of QSR Branding: Why Some Chains Feel Premium and Others Don't

An analysis of the subtle and not-so-subtle brand signals that determine whether customers perceive a QSR as premium, value-focused, or somewhere in between, and what operators can learn from these psychological mechanisms.

finance

Finance & Economics

QSR Delivery Economics: Why Most Restaurants Lose Money on Every Third-Party Order

A detailed breakdown of the true costs of DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, revealing why the advertised commission rates tell only part of the story and what restaurants can do about it.

MAR 19, 2026 · 8 MIN READ

QSR Loyalty Programs Ranked: Which Chains Are Winning the Rewards War?

A comprehensive analysis of the most successful QSR loyalty programs, comparing earning rates, redemption value, app experience, and actual customer behavior data to reveal which chains deliver the best rewards.

MAR 19, 2026 · 10 MIN READ

How to Build a Local Marketing Plan for Your QSR Franchise

A practical, budget-conscious guide for single-unit QSR operators covering digital advertising, local SEO, community engagement, and measurement strategies that drive foot traffic without breaking the bank.

MAR 19, 2026 · 5 MIN READ

Subway's Turnaround Under Roark Capital: What's Actually Changed Since the Acquisition

Roark Capital paid a reported $9.55 billion for a chain in decline. Here's what the new owners have done — and what's still broken.