Operations & Management
Why Dunkin Zero’s sugar claims drew a lawsuit
The dispute turns on allulose and the rules separating nutrition disclosures from marketing claims.
OCT 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Topic
Menu Innovation
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Operations & Management
7 Brew’s $2 protein boost goes nationwide, from coffee to soda
7 Brew expands protein choices alongside coffee brands’ milk and foam.
OCT 2, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Marketing & Growth
Dunkin brings cold foam to Zero for Halloween
The seasonal drinks build on earlier beverage launches, with an October afternoon bonus for Boosted members.
SEP 30, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Operations & Management
KFC Canada's Kwench rollout pairs equipment and site work
Elevate outlines a program to equip and prepare more than 200 Canadian KFC restaurants.
SEP 24, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Marketing & Growth
KFC UK Made Cereal. It Wants You to Add Gravy.
Chicken-flavored cereal meets a gravy boat.
SEP 22, 2026 · 1 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
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
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
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
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
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Panda puts brisket at the center of its summer barbecue dish
Panda schedules Cantonese BBQ Brisket for June 2 through August 10, while supplies last. Point and flat cuts and a char siu-style glaze define the summer dish.
MAY 28, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Burger King pairs Crown Nuggets’ return with a $3.99 kids meal
Crown Nuggets are scheduled for June 2, followed a week later by Crayola King Jr. Meals. The campaign combines a returning product, a stated meal price and coloring activities.
MAY 26, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Farmer Boys opens its loyalty-only salad deal to everyone
Farmer Boys said its $9.99 salad-and-drink deal was open to all guests. Removing the membership condition changes the offer’s role and what purchases can reveal.
APR 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
Paris Baguette builds four lunch formats around Korean barbecue beef
A shared protein links four limited-time lunch items. Portions, production steps and separate promotion dates determine the operating implications.
APR 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth
Cultural Marketing or Cultural Appropriation? How QSRs Navigate Identity-Driven Menu Innovation
The line between inspired fusion and tone-deaf appropriation is thinner than most QSR marketing teams realize
MAR 19, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
Wendy's 100% Sustainable Packaging Deadline: Inside the 2026 Race Against the Clock
As ESG commitments meet operational reality, Wendy's packaging transformation reveals the true cost of corporate sustainability
MAR 18, 2026 · 11 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
Packaging Engineering: The $0.15 Decision That Makes or Breaks Delivery
Inside the overlooked science of keeping food hot, intact, and sustainable from kitchen to doorstep
MAR 18, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
people
People & Culture
The General Manager Exodus: QSR's Retention Crisis at the Most Critical Position
Store-level leaders are burning out and leaving faster than ever — and the math says it's costing the industry billions
MAR 18, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
The Beverage Profit Machine: Why Drinks Drive QSR Economics
How fountain sodas, coffee programs, and premium shakes became the financial backbone of quick-service restaurants
MAR 18, 2026 · 10 MIN READ
people
People & Culture
The Minimum Wage Patchwork: How QSR Operators Navigate 50 Different State Laws and What California's $20 Floor Changed
From $7.25 in Texas to $20 for fast food in California, multi-state franchisees face a compliance maze that is reshaping everything from menu prices to kitchen technology
MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ