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marketing
Marketing & Growth

The QSR Catering Boom: How Chains Like Chipotle, Panera, and Chick-fil-A Built Billion-Dollar Catering Programs

As the U.S. catering market races toward $130 billion, fast-casual and quick-service chains are treating group orders as their next major growth engine

MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

Fast Casual Is Dead, Long Live Fast Casual: The Great QSR Convergence

The line between quick service and fast casual is disappearing — and that changes everything about how the industry competes

MAR 18, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
technology
Technology & Innovation

Payment Innovation in QSR: From Tap-to-Pay to Biometric Checkout - What's Actually Working

Contactless payments have conquered the counter. Now palm scanners, facial recognition, and crypto are vying for what comes next. A clear-eyed look at the technologies delivering ROI — and the ones still searching for a use case.

MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

The Franchise Resale Market: Why Used QSR Locations Are Selling for Record Multiples in 2026

Private equity dry powder, aging franchisees, and a consolidation arms race are pushing QSR resale valuations to unprecedented heights — and reshaping who owns America's fast food.

MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ

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