Quick Service Restaurants news and trends

Domino’s Sales Tick Up Amid Consumer Belt-Tightening
Earnings // October 14, 2025

American consumers are tightening their belts, but still have an appetite for pizza. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Restaurant Sales Slide As Americans Lose Appetite for Dining Out
Restaurant Roundup // August 10, 2025

American restaurant chains are seeing declining sales as consumers stay at home.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Chipotle: AI Hiring Platform Cuts Hiring Time by 75%
artificial intelligence // June 13, 2025

An artificial intelligence hiring platform has reportedly cut hiring time at Chipotle by 75%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year
Retail // May 04, 2025

Fast food chain Wendy’s is expecting customers to feel financial pressure for the remainder of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps

March 05, 2025
The fast food industry is stepping up its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, with market stalwarts including McDonald’s, Yum! Brands and Wendy’s expanding their deployment of the technology to streamline operations, improve profitability and enhance the customer experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Quick Service Restaurants Double-Down on Technology to Gain Customers

November 01, 2023
The food service sector is transforming rapidly, and surviving in such a changing environment requires agile retail strategies.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Starbucks Expands Pickup-Only Locations as QSRs Adapt for Digital

September 22, 2023
As Starbucks rethinks its store concepts with an eye towards the restaurant industry’s digital future, the coffeehouse chain is reportedly opening its first in-airport pickup-only location. Get the Full Story...

California’s Fast Food Restaurants Prepare for Automation, Closures After Wage Law

September 06, 2022
On Monday (Sept. 5), California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Bill AB-257, which will set higher wage requirements for fast food workers as well as enact standards related to...

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Domino’s Sales Tick Up Amid Consumer Belt-Tightening

October 14, 2025
American consumers are tightening their belts, but still have an appetite for pizza. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Restaurant Sales Slide As Americans Lose Appetite for Dining Out

August 10, 2025
American restaurant chains are seeing declining sales as consumers stay at home.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Chipotle: AI Hiring Platform Cuts Hiring Time by 75%

June 13, 2025
An artificial intelligence hiring platform has reportedly cut hiring time at Chipotle by 75%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year

May 04, 2025
Fast food chain Wendy’s is expecting customers to feel financial pressure for the remainder of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...