Fast Food Intelligence

• Burger King doubles down on flame-grilled burgers as its signature edge even with record beef prices squeezing margins
• McDonald's appoints new...

Sweetgreen's Alice Waters Peach & Goat Cheese Salad drops nationwide July 7–August 10 as a peak-season limited item. The collaboration pairs the Chez...

Raising Cane's new Albany, Georgia spot opens today with big fan celebrations.

• Doors open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, with early arrivals...

Taco Bell saw U.S. foot traffic drop 5.8% on July 11 after the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce, following a 4.6% decline the prior day. The QSR sector overall rose just 0.8% that day, while fast-casual chains like Panera fell 7.4%.

Jersey Mike's took the ACSI quick-service top spot at 84, narrowly ahead of Chick-fil-A's unchanged 83. The move reflects tighter competition as freshness, variety, and value gain weight with diners.

Del Taco just claimed America's favorite fast food spot for the third year running, beating Chick-fil-A (3rd) and McDonald's (7th). The chain's mix of Mexican fare, burgers, vegan options, and top-rated fries keeps fans coming back.

Taylor Farms supplies shredded iceberg lettuce to Taco Bell locations in multiple states.

• FDA trace: Taylor Farms de Mexico is the source connected...

Price hikes are pushing chains into fierce value wars, with consumers opting for cheaper eats.

• Wendy's offers Jr. Cheeseburgers at $3–3.50 and...

KFC popcorn chicken returned July 13 as a limited-time offer after three years, fueling fan frenzy from years of social media demand and nostalgia....

New Menu Items

• Taco Bell Just Released Two Brand New Burritos: Taco Bell introduced two $3 Pepper Jack Steak Burritos on its Luxe Value Menu,...

The cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell's shredded lettuce reveals both personal suffering and major supply disruptions.

• Human toll: A Chicago...

Costco's new food court chicken strips are drawing divided opinions on value at $6.99.

• The meal: Five large breaded strips plus tangy honey mustard...

Nearly 500 Cyclospora cases in New York are pushing restaurants to drop items like lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole, with Taco Bell making changes at affected locations as a precaution.

Fast food chains are rolling out fresh menu items this week, with McDonald's buttery breakfast sandwiches emerging as the standout trend.

• Dunkin'...

Rising costs are pushing consumers to eat out less, prompting chains to push value menus and promotions.

• KFC hiked tenders combos 20-50 cents while...

Fast-food chains are losing customers as prices climb and the core promise of speed and value erodes.

• Limited-service prices jumped 3.3%...

Culver's delivers stronger overall value than Five Guys despite the latter's larger patties and free toppings.

• Price edge: Five Guys double-patty...

Taco Bell's new Melty Pepper Jack Steak Burrito and Fresca Pepper Jack Steak Burrito land on the Luxe Value Menu at just $3 each, giving budget fans...

Chipotle is dropping $1 million in free entrées during Sunday's match via a secret Instagram code texted to 888-222.

• McDonald’s launches the FIFA...

Amid climbing prices, these chains stand out for generous helpings and smart deals.

• Five Guys delivers stacked burgers with free unlimited toppings...