Del Taco Launches Nationwide Value Menu with Items Starting at $1
Del Taco unveiled a nationwide value menu featuring more than ten items priced from $1 up to $8.99. The lineup revives the Value Bean & Cheese Burrito and adds snacks, mini quesadillas, grilled chicken, desserts, and mini shakes. Two bundled options—an $8.99 six‑item Get A Lot Pack and a $6.99 four‑item Fresh Deal—are offered, the latter exclusively through digital channels. The rollout will reach nearly 600 restaurants in 17 states.
The 'People-First' Philosophy that Turned a Broke Delivery Driver Into Domino’s Largest U.S. Franchisee
Brian Bailey, a former Domino’s delivery driver, built the chain’s largest U.S. franchise by expanding from a single New Mexico store in 1988 to 160 locations across five states. His rapid growth hinged on a people‑first philosophy, aggressive debt‑free milestones, and...
Wendy's Names Robert D. 'Bob' Wright President, CEO
Wendy’s announced that Robert D. “Bob” Wright will assume the roles of president and chief executive officer on May 21, 2026. Wright, who most recently led Potbelly Corp., previously served as Wendy’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, giving him deep...
Inland National Development Company Affiliate Sells Illinois Building Anchored by Dunkin'
Inland National Development Company’s affiliate has completed the sale of Ogden Hill East, an 8,050‑square‑foot retail building in Montgomery, Illinois. The property, built in 2017, is fully leased and anchored by a drive‑thru Dunkin' alongside dental, waxing and nail‑salon tenants....
The Success Formula that Took Everbowl From 1 to 400 Locations
Jeff Fenster, serial entrepreneur behind five eight‑ to nine‑figure exits, scaled Everbowl from a single store to over 100 open locations and 400 franchised units nationwide. His construction arm, WeBuild, cuts build‑out costs to as little as one‑quarter of the...
Hundreds of Dunkin’ Locations Planned for Canada in New Partnership
Foodtastic has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to bring Dunkin’ back to Canada, securing exclusive rights to develop the brand nationwide. The plan calls for hundreds of new Dunkin’ locations, with the first store slated for opening...
Papa Johns, Wing Launch Drone Delivery Pilot in North Carolina
Papa Johns and Wing, an Alphabet-owned drone service, have launched a pilot delivering toasted sandwiches by drone in Charlotte, North Carolina. The program, operating from Indian Trail, offers three sandwich varieties through the Wing app and will later integrate directly...
Wendy’s Q1 Sales Decline 7.8% as Project Fresh Turnaround Gains Momentum
Wendy's reported a 7.8% decline in U.S. same‑store sales and a 5.5% drop in global systemwide sales for Q1 2026, citing severe weather and altered restaurant hours as primary drivers. The company said its Project Fresh turnaround, launched in October...
Papa Johns Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite 6.4% North America Sales Drop
Papa John’s International reported a 7.7% revenue drop to $478.6 million in Q1 2026, with net income falling to $7 million (21 cents per share). North America comparable sales slipped 6.4%, driven by the refranchising of 85 company‑owned stores and a cautious consumer...
5 Restaurant Marketing Mistakes that Cost Traffic, Leads, Revenue
Mike Kresch of Moburst warns that many quick‑service and fast‑casual restaurants treat marketing as a collection of isolated tactics instead of a unified, data‑driven system. He outlines five costly mistakes: passive reputation management, lax local SEO and website upkeep, friction‑laden...
How McDonald’s 'Three-for-Three' Strategy Drove Q1 Gains
McDonald’s Q1 2026 earnings highlighted the impact of its “three‑for‑three” strategy—value leadership, breakthrough marketing, and menu innovation. Global system‑wide sales rose 6% and comparable sales climbed 3.8%, delivering a $3.6 billion restaurant margin and a 46% operating margin. The rollout of...
White Castle Continues Florida Growth with Kissimmee Restaurant Opening
White Castle opened its third freestanding Central Florida restaurant in Kissimmee, a 3,430‑square‑foot facility with 52 indoor seats, 40 outdoor seats and two drive‑through lanes. The launch created 60 new jobs in Osceola County and featured a $5,000 donation to...
Papa Johns, Disney Team up for Global 'Toy Story 5' Marketing Campaign
Papa Johns has teamed with Disney and Pixar to launch a global marketing push for the June 19 release of “Toy Story 5.” The partnership introduces three limited‑edition pizzas and a new ranch dip, priced from $6.99, across 42 international markets. A...
HTeaO Partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for May Fundraiser
Iced‑tea franchise HTeaO is teaming with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for a month‑long fundraiser in May. Starting May 1, customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, and the chain will swap its blue straws for yellow ones to...
4 Reasons Your Restaurant’s AI Initiative Will Probably Fail
Luke Fryer argues that most restaurant AI projects fail because they focus on retroactive dashboards and cost‑cutting rather than serving as a real‑time operational co‑pilot. He identifies four failure modes: treating AI as a cost‑slider, reactive compliance tools, siloed systems,...