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industry
Industry Analysis

Yum's Q2 Digital Sales Figures Exclude Pizza Hut

Yum's nearly $9 billion digital-sales figure excludes Pizza Hut. Consistent brands and ordering definitions matter when comparing adoption.

JUL 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

June’s Hospitality Jobs Decline Calls for a Closer Look at Summer Hiring

June’s employment report points to weaker seasonal hiring. Restaurant staffing decisions still depend on local demand, shift coverage and retention.

JUL 2, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Chipotle Keeps the Seven-Visit Goal and Brings the Competition Local

The returning summer loyalty challenge adds a restaurant-level contest. Its economics depend on who changes their routine, including customers who never finish.

MAY 28, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Leanpath’s Snap AI Moves Waste Tracking to the Catered Event

A tablet photo can close a gap between kitchen production and event leftovers. The next step is connecting the observation to attendance, menu mix and the next booking.

MAY 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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
finance
Finance & Economics

The Hidden Costs of Third-Party Delivery Aggregator Contracts for Franchise Operators

Commission rates are just the beginning. Data loss, operational friction, and brand damage push the true cost of aggregator delivery far higher than operators expect.

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Geofencing and Location-Based Marketing: How QSR Brands Are Driving Foot Traffic in 2026

From competitive conquesting to predictive targeting, proximity-based promotions are becoming a core QSR marketing strategy

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

The App Is the Restaurant: How Mobile Ordering Became the QSR Business Model

Mobile represents 60% of all digital restaurant orders. Starbucks drives 59% of U.S. sales through its app. McDonald's has 210 million loyalty users. The QSR transaction is moving permanently to the phone.

MAR 19, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

The Science of Menu Engineering: How Top QSR Chains Use Psychology and Data to Drive $2+ Higher Average Checks

From eye-tracking research to AI-powered kiosks, the quick-service industry has turned menu design into a billion-dollar behavioral science

MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Influencer Marketing in QSR: What $50K to MrBeast Actually Returns

From micro-influencers to mega deals, QSR brands are spending millions on social campaigns. Here's what the data says about attribution, ROI, and whether it beats traditional advertising.

MAR 18, 2026 · 10 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

QSR Pro's Inaugural Power Rankings: The 25 Chains That Matter Most in 2026

A data-driven ranking of the top 25 quick-service chains by unit growth, same-store sales trajectory, and breakout potential — plus our predictions for who crosses 5,000 units by 2030

MAR 18, 2026 · 14 MIN READ