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      Wing It On!'s bone-in wings and corn.
      Former Jimmy John's CEO Creates New Fast-Casual Group
      The platform wants to enter the M&A market as well.
      Starbucks mobile order and pay.
      HMSHost Leads Food Tech Evolution Inside Airports
      Use of self-ordering and mobile pay is rising significantly.
      After M&A Moves, FAT Brands Finds Next Act
      The multi-brand company is focused on reducing debt.
      Brisket being sliced on a cutting board at City Barbecue.
      How City Barbeque Plans to Own its Segment
      The fast casual said it has room for another 875 units in the U.S.
      A dozen Cookie Plug cookies.

      Cookie Plug Looks to Disrupt Dessert Category

      The rising brand is shooting for at least 300 locations by the end of 2026 and at least 1,000 units under development. 

      Pancheros Mexican Grill birthday party.

      How to Effectively Market a Restaurant Anniversary

      QSR recently spoke with Pancheros marketing director Emma Reed about the chain's anniversary and the marketing tools it uses to build loyalty and excitement around its brand. 

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      California's Fast-Food Council Put on Pause

      A Superior Court judge ruled that the law can't proceed until a referendum verification process is completed. If enough signatures are approved, it would be tabled until after November 2024. 

      Wendy's next gen rendering.

      Billionaire Nelson Peltz Won't Pursue Wendy's Acquisition

      The fast-food chain also announced an organizational restructure plan that removed the positions of U.S. brand president and chief commercial officer. 

      Dutch Bros Coffee

      Dutch Bros Builds with Unrelenting, Yet Measured Growth Plan

      The 671-unit coffee chain believes it will reach $1 billion in revenue in late 2023 or early 2024 and surpass 1,000 stores by 2025.

      QDOBA Quesadillas.

      Former Applebee's Leader John Cywinski Named CEO of QDOBA

      The industry veteran said the 740-unit Mexican fast casual has attractive margins and is capable of doubling in size. 

      Subway

      Report: Subway Explores a Sale

      The sandwich chain could be worth more than $10 billion. 

      Shake Shack drive-thru.

      Shake Shack Offers More Insight on Drive-Thru Success

      While these new drive-thru stores are more expensive, AUV is pushing past $4 million, and operating margin is just as good, or better, than company averages. 

      In-N-Out Burger Sign.

      In-N-Out is Moving into the Southeast

      The cult-favorite burger chain is establishing a $125.5 million corporate office in Tennessee, and will open stores in Nashville by 2026. 

      Iconic SoCal Brand Del Taco, Shares the Secret to Continuous Franchise Growth

      Del Taco Brings AI to its Drive-Thrus

      The fast casual tested the technology with Presto last year, and is now preparing for a larger national rollout. 

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