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QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
Starbucks and Little Caesars recently launched an integrated app inside the GenAI platform.
Chipotle relaunches loyalty programme with more perks
It's also bringing back its “Freepotle” promotion, offering monthly free items and bonus rewards.
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
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Shake Shack announces tech overhaul to scale AI and digital capabilities
This also includes the launch of the brand’s first loyalty programme.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launches pro gamer menu; Chick-fil-a offers free ice cream to put phones away; Dairy Queen brings back 99 cents Blizzard
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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks announces licensing business restructure; Five Guys CEO gives employees US$1.5m bonus; McDonald's partners with KPop Demon Hunters
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's $3 value meal; Gong cha mulls sale; Indian QSRs threatened by LPG supply disruptions
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Papa Johns receives $1.5b buyout offer—report
The group reported lower net income for the full year 2025.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years
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Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King makes switches to Whopper; McDonald's opens biggest restaurant; Starbucks Philippines releases new limited edition bakes
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Restaurant Brands International sales up 5.8% in Q4 2025
Comparable overall sales rose 3.1%, led by a 6.1% increase in INTL.
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
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Dodo Pizza starts Spanish expansion drive with Sabadell opening
The chain aims to open 50 restaurants in Catalonia by 2035.
Fast-food, quick-service chains power top 25 brands to $190.1b in 2026
Expansion and rising takeout, delivery, and quick-service demand drive sector growth.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
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