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🍔 Whataburger is commemorating its 75th year of operation by offering rewards members a classic Whataburger for 75 cents on National Whataburger Day, Aug. 8. rewardsthatmatter.com/news/whataburg…

🍽️ The most successful restaurants are reclaiming customer connection with three strategies. fastcasual.com/blogs/from-tra…

🍔 The Wendy's Company has inked two franchise agreements that will add up to 190 restaurants across Italy and Armenia. #Franchising qsrweb.com/news/wendys-to…

🤖 Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, and Kyle Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Dillas Quesadillas, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is already transforming their kitchens, teams and guest experiences. fastcasual.com/articles/how-s…

🥤 Jack in the Box is bringing back Coca-Cola Starlight, a limited edition Coke product from 2022. The space-flavored beverage will be available exclusively at Jack in the Box as part of the limited-time Coca-Cola Starlight Munchie Meal. qsrweb.com/news/jack-in-t…

🍩 Shipley Do-Nuts announced Friday its 18th consecutive quarter of positive sales growth in the second quarter of 2025. The company also expanded its footprint into a 14th state and opened 16 locations in the first half of the year. fastcasual.com/news/shipley-d…

🎙️ Fast Casual Nation Podcast: The self-service kiosk industry is exploding from $12 billion to $21 billion by 2027, and Don McCoole from Infi USA reveals how restaurants are seeing 40% sales increases through AI-powered upselling. fastcasual.com/podcasts/the-2…

🐔⚡ Southern restaurant chain Bojangles has inked a partnership with Smart Big Box, Alyath EV and Energy and Environment Design Services to install turnkey electric vehicle charging stations at a wide range of locations. qsrweb.com/news/bojangles…

✨ Speaker Spotlight: Andy Huang, VP/COO, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit. fastcasual.com/articles/speak…

🎮 Panda Express has partnered with Media AOR The Many and playable media leader Super League to drop its Hot Orange Chicken dishes into immersive in-game experiences on Fortnite Creative and Roblox — sparking buzz where Gen Z plays and connects. qsrweb.com/news/panda-exp…

🍔Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030. #Franchising qsrweb.com/news/wendys-to…

🌯 GoTo Foods is opening Moe's Casa Mexicana — a concept derived from Moe's Southwest Grill in India, thanks to a 45-unit master franchise agreement with Unify Foodworks. #Franchising fastcasual.com/news/goto-food…

🍕 Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza, a Michigan-based QSR chain, has rapidly expanded to 19 locations since 2012 by focusing on quality ingredients, consistent operations and popular items like their chicken tenders and improved New York-style pizza. qsrweb.com/articles/drive…

🍕 Pizza Hut Israel has partnered with AI marketing platform Pairzon for faster insights, sharper targeting and measurable business impact across dozens of locations. pizzamarketplace.com/news/pizza-hut…

🍕 Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened in New Ulm, Minnesota under the helm of local owner and operator Travis Hermel, a former longtime Happy Joe's employee. #Franchising pizzamarketplace.com/news/happy-joe…

🌮 Del Taco is opening 17 Del Taco corporate-owned locations across the Front Range. The rollout began June 21st and will continue throughout the next several months. qsrweb.com/news/del-taco-…

🍕 ❤️ Pizza Hut is saying "I dough" to love and late night pizza cravings. In celebration of its Hut Lover's Line, the pizza brand is giving lovers in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and NYC a chance to win a hot, cheesy pizza stacked high in a tiered centerpiece. pizzamarketplace.com/news/pizza-hut…

☕ Despite a 2% decline in global comparable store sales & a 45% year-over-year decrease in EPS, CEO Brian Niccol is spearheading a turnaround strategy, focusing on operational enhancements, a revamped store portfolio and a wave of innovations. fastcasual.com/articles/starb…

🍕 The pizza vending machine market is projected to experience substantial growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.40% from 2025 to 2032. vendingtimes.com/news/pizza-ven…

🍽️ ezCater, a food tech platform for workplaces, has launched self-serve features for its employee meal program, Relish by ezCater. The updates aim to provide organizations with greater control and flexibility in managing their workplace meal programs. fastcasual.com/news/ezcater-e…