Previous iterations of Restaurant Dive’s quarterly roundups of earnings winners and losers have sought to balance between segments. But in Q4 2025, the big stories were nearly all in the QSR sector.

Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling will oversee the chain’s real estate,site selection strategy and construction, and help develop prototypes in her new role.

The drinks boast 45 milligrams of caffeine alongside fruit inclusions, giving the brand a premium product for snacking ...

It would be easy to read the data and conclude that guests want better promotions. And they do. Tailored loyalty perks (49%) ...

Burger prices at restaurants have increased by about 14% since January 2023, according to Datassential’s Burger Price Index. Beef production costs rose 32% during the same time, as well. Despite beef ...

Items like a four-piece Chicken McNuggets and a sausage biscuit are expected to be on the low-priced menu to launch in April, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Krystal’s parent company has now sold off all of the concepts it purchased from Craftworks Holdings in 2020 as it focuses on more upscale casual brands.

The Iowa retailer plans to roll out the wing line to all 2,900-plus stores over the next two years as it diversifies its fast ...

Amanda Hyde expands her role at the QSR chain, partnering with operators and franchisees to improve performance, support ...

Cane’s. Dave’s. Now Layne’s? A small Texas chicken chain wants to be the next big thing. Multi-unit operators, a simple menu ...

The fast casual chicken chain’s newest, largest franchising deal will bring 36 restaurants to Houston, Austin and San Antonio ...

Drip coffee and cold brew orders fell in 2025 as energy drinks exploded and premium, handcrafted coffees saw a modest rise.