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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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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
technology
Technology & Innovation

OpenTable's Summer Tools Target Table Rules and Guest Recognition

OpenTable's August update covers table rules and cross-location guest history. Conversational Reporting was in testing.

AUG 26, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Mokas’ nine-store agreement spans Missouri counties and three Kansas cities

Cornerstone’s Mokas agreement covers six Missouri locations and three Kansas markets. Its 2027 opening target sits alongside an earlier franchisee’s separately staged development plan.

AUG 26, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Dunkin and BARK Add Donation Tiers and a Dog Drive-Thru

The 2026 toy collection offers three donation levels and an online-only item, alongside a scheduled one-day Quincy dog drive-thru.

AUG 24, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

Bounteous and Deliverect link branded ordering with restaurant fulfillment

The partnership pairs NomNom’s customer experience with Deliverect’s ordering infrastructure. Earlier product accounts explain the division of work without implying a completed joint rollout.

AUG 24, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
people
People & Culture

Wendy’s Gives Tariq Hassan a Combined Marketing and Customer Growth Role

The August leadership change puts customer growth alongside marketing as Wendy’s works through weak U.S. sales. Operators need shared measures and a clear feedback route.

AUG 24, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Wendy’s $1.99 nugget deal makes app access a requirement

Wendy’s nugget promotion requires another purchase and a daily-refreshing app offer. Its earlier Frosty deal allowed several ordering channels.

AUG 24, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

Wonder Sets a First Launch Site for Salt Hank’s After Acquisition

Salt Hank’s planned entry into Wonder begins with one location and continued culinary leadership. The test is whether the product can travel with its reputation.

AUG 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ