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Papa Johns trials drone delivery in the US
Papa Johns trials drone delivery in the US
The brand plans to integrate this into the Papa Johns app.
1 day ago
Inspire Brands enters IPO pipeline with confidential SEC filing
The company did not disclose the number of shares to be sold or the expected price range.
2 days ago
McDonald's Corporation grows global systemwide sales 11% beating earnings estimates
The group’s adjusted earnings per share were $2.83, beating industry forecasts.
2 days ago
Wendy’s Q1 US sales fall but sees growth in international markets
Global system-wide sales dipped 5.5%. In Q1
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's warn of weak Q2; Customers help improve Burger King's Whopper; Subway shuts more than 700 restaurants in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Papa Johns posts 3% YoY sales decline, hits $1.20b in Q1 2026
Total revenue fell by 7.7% to $478.6m.
5 days ago
Wingstop’s system-wide sales up 5.9% YoY to $1.4b in Q1
Revenue for the quarter rose 7.4% to $183.7m.
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks global sales rise 6.2% in Q2
Revenue rose 9% to $9.5b, or 8% on a constant currency basis.
Domino’s international same-store sales dip 0.4% in Q1
Sales in the US fell short of the group’s expectations.
Starbucks to enter Georgia through Alshaya Group partnership
The first outlets are set to open in summer 2026 in Tbilisi’s Vake district.
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Jersey Mike’s announces IPO plans
The group has said it has confidentially submitted a draft registration to the SEC.
Uber buys Prosus stake in Delivery Hero for $318.06m
The tech-based platform is buying 4.5% shares from Prosus.
Jollibee enters Final Fantasy XIV universe with limited-time collab
The collaboration runs until 31 May.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle relaunches rewards programme; Popeyes announces One Piece collaboration; McDonald's to add refreshers and crafted sodas
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
Starbucks and Little Caesars recently launched an integrated app inside the GenAI platform.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties