# QSR Weekly Article Roundup: 2026 Week 40

> Source: https://qsr.pro/newsletter/archive/2026/40
> Publisher: QSR Pro


Published articles from week 40 of 2026.

- [Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense](https://qsr.pro/articles/digi-smartsense-disruptive-technologies-acquisition) — Digi’s planned acquisition would bring Disruptive Technologies into its SmartSense business.
- [DFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests](https://qsr.pro/articles/dfi-maxims-starbucks-licensed-interests) — The conditional exchange covers licensed interests in seven Asian markets.
- [DoorDash connects restaurant tools through DashOS](https://qsr.pro/articles/doordash-dashos-ordering-guest-tools-2026) — Existing ordering tools meet a 2027 integration roadmap.
- [DTiQ launches ACTIONiQ to alert restaurant managers](https://qsr.pro/articles/dtiq-actioniq-restaurant-alerts) — DTiQ says ACTIONiQ flags queue conditions, supports scheduled reviews and leaves the response to restaurant managers.
- [Hormel agrees to buy chicken processor Brakebush](https://qsr.pro/articles/hormel-brakebush-acquisition-chicken-foodservice) — The proposed acquisition would add chicken portioning, cooking and custom product development to Hormel's foodservice business.
- [El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners](https://qsr.pro/articles/el-pollo-loco-new-york-franchise-development-queens-2026) — The company says its first regional lease is signed in Queens, with an opening targeted for mid-2027.
- [Menufy survey: Diners would check menus after AI recommendations](https://qsr.pro/articles/menufy-survey-ai-restaurant-recommendations-menu-checks) — Respondents would check menus and websites after AI recommendations. Google’s documentation explains discovery eligibility and menu publishing.
- [Dunkin brings cold foam to Zero for Halloween](https://qsr.pro/articles/dunkin-zero-cold-foam-halloween-october-rewards-2026) — The seasonal drinks build on earlier beverage launches, with an October afternoon bonus for Boosted members.
- [CAVA’s training plan at 500 restaurants](https://qsr.pro/articles/cava-opening-teams-training-500-restaurants-september-2026) — Opening specialists and manager development support the expansion.
- [Square links Apple Maps place cards to restaurant ordering](https://qsr.pro/articles/square-apple-maps-restaurant-ordering-september-2026) — Square’s September 24 update connects its Dashboard to Apple Business, adding tools to manage restaurant listings and ordering links.
- [SBA's October 1 acquisition rules: earnings, equity and the $3 million test](https://qsr.pro/articles/sba-october-1-2026-acquisition-rules-restaurant-buyers) — The updated SBA manual separates initial acquisitions from qualifying expansions, ties earnings reviews to the business purchase price and sets conditions for equity contributions.
- [Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks](https://qsr.pro/articles/five-guys-citywalk-2000th-restaurant-kiosks) — Five Guys says its CityWalk kiosks offer ordering in 150 languages. Universal’s venue preview advertised breakfast sandwiches and indoor and outdoor seating.
- [Restaurant Workers in Survey See Several Paths to Advance](https://qsr.pro/articles/restaurant-workers-survey-career-advancement-current-other-employers) — Surveyed workers see career opportunities with current and other employers.