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Zaxbys Pursues Nontraditional Development to Gain New Fans

By Andy Tellijohn | October 22, 2026

Zaxbys, the legacy chicken brand with more than 1,000 locations, signed its largest nontraditional development deal, which the company hopes will kick off a new phase of growth.

Sunfly Enters Drive-Thru Beverage Market With DFW Expansion Plans

By Hans Lammeman | October 21, 2026

Sunfly Sips and Snacks, a new off-premises-focused restaurant brand, opened its first location in the Dallas area in mid-October, with plans for expansion across the greater metro region.

A&W Tests First National Catering Program Ahead of February Rollout

By Hans Lammeman | October 21, 2026

The Kentucky-based root beer and burger brand launched a 10-restaurant pilot program in August, with a nationwide rollout planned for February 2027.

Mountain Mike’s, Domino’s Boast Sales Wins Despite Pizza’s Stagnancy, Top 400 Data Reports

By Alyssa Huglen | October 21, 2026

Another year, another so-so performance across the board for pizza.

Automated Vending Startup Brings Scheduled Pickup, Loyalty Programs to Kiosks 

By Hans Lammeman | October 20, 2026

Primepick expands its hot-food kiosk model with online or app-based ordering, loyalty programs, customer support and automated inventory updates.

Open Lockers Tackles Order Handoff at NYC Food Hall

By Hans Lammeman | October 20, 2026

New York City’s Shaver Hall recently launched two dozen smart lockers to manage the smooth handoff of delivery and pickup orders amid 11 eateries, three sit-down restaurants, two bars and several live entertainment spaces. 

Poll of the Week October 22, 2026

By Allison Olson | October 20, 2026

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How a Nintendo Game Inspired Wingstop’s Kitchen Tech

By Hans Lammeman | October 14, 2026

A former game developer who’s now CEO of Perfect Company said the cooking-themed video game inspired the kitchen technology now used at more than 2,500 Wingstop locations. 

Scooter’s Launches 3PD, Revamps Digital Ordering Channels

By Hans Lammeman | October 14, 2026

The Nebraska-based coffee chain rolled out 3PD services and migrated its app’s ordering infrastructure to Olo on tight timelines. 

Poll of the Week October 15, 2026

By Allison Olson | October 14, 2026

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