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Labor15 articles

The QSR Workforce Challenge

Hiring, retention, wages, scheduling, training, and automation — how QSR operators are navigating the labor crisis.

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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
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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
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operations
Operations & Management

Pizza Hut China Opens Its 300th Adjacent Burger Bar

Yum China's 300th Burger Bar extends an adjacent-store format. The operating question is how shared resources affect costs and contribution across both businesses.

AUG 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

NDCP delivers its 1,000th consolidated Dunkin new-store or remodel project

The Akron milestone follows earlier packages in Newark and Duluth, showing how NDCP combines equipment procurement, delivery and installation support.

AUG 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

A&W’s New Prototype Keeps 40 to 70 Seats in the Operating Plan

A&W’s 2,200–2,800-square-foot U.S. prototype makes dining space a deliberate part of future development. The operating questions begin with guest flow and a site-specific budget.

AUG 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Sysco’s $100 million cost plan combines AI and earlier actions

Sysco’s fiscal 2027 savings target includes carryover from earlier initiatives. Its product-cost inflation measure and operational history explain the plan’s limits for restaurant buyers.

AUG 4, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Wendy’s Revives the Pub Burger for a Broader Fall Menu

The returning Pretzel Bacon Pub anchors a coordinated menu, while Apple Crumble extends the Frosty Fusion format introduced in 2025.

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

Wienerschnitzel reaches Navy Exchange as its Walmart rollout continues

The San Diego military opening adds a new host setting while two Walmart restaurants remain expected beyond the original fall 2025 schedule.

JUL 22, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Wendy’s Opens Canada’s First Future Fresh Restaurant in North York

The 40-seat restaurant brings Wendy’s international design to Canada, with confirmed site features and room for local adaptation.

JUL 20, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Craveworthy Plans Shared Operations for Georgia Tech's New Food Hall

Crave Kitchen Georgia Tech was planned for August. Shared purchasing, training and ordering still need to work across distinct production stations.

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

Shipley’s Catering Launch Gives Stores a Day to Plan the Order

Shipley’s new catering channel pairs a dedicated menu with advance notice. The operating opportunity lies in how each shop plans capacity and handoff.

JUL 9, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Smoothie King’s Rochester plan pairs one opening with two site searches

A three-unit agreement underpins Smoothie King’s Rochester expansion, while a Penfield opening is planned and two other communities remain under consideration.

JUN 24, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Tropical Smoothie’s Fort Hood Contract Builds on Raphael’s Base Experience

A Fort Hood concession award would give franchisee Howard Raphael another military cafe, following his documented Fort Lee opening in 2021.

JUN 22, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Gabriel Vesci opens Paris Baguette after years running McDonald’s

The June 15 Thousand Oaks café puts an operating location behind Vesci’s West Los Angeles development plan, following his earlier move from burgers to bakery cafés.

JUN 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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operations
Operations & Management

Panera's Market Bowls pair shared ingredients with portion choice

Three bowl recipes share rice and arugula while adding whole and half portions. The $9.99 starting price carries location and delivery qualifications.

JUN 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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