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Meatingplace2026-05-22

Beef Prices May Drive Fast Food Chains to Embrace Pork Burgers

Record beef prices and stable pork costs create opportunity for QSRs to introduce pork burgers, following successful launches in Latin America.

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Science of Money2026-05-22

California's $20 Fast Food Wage Pushed Restaurant Prices Up 3.4%

New study finds fast food prices rose 4.9-5.1% after minimum wage hike, with employment dropping as predicted by economic models.

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QSR Magazine2026-05-21

Hopdoddy Launches 'Obsession' Campaign Against 'Good Enough' Burgers

Austin-based chain offers free burgers on National Burger Day, challenging competitors on quality with bold marketing campaign.

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QSR Magazine2026-05-20

Whataburger Unveils Two New Restaurant Prototypes with A-Frame Revival

Chain introduces 2,000-3,000 sq ft designs with dedicated mobile pickup areas and improved efficiency, rolling out in 2027.

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QSR Magazine2026-05-19

61% of Restaurant Workers Skip Meals Due to Financial Hardship

Study reveals 75% of hourly restaurant workers live paycheck to paycheck, with 81% wanting on-demand pay as standard benefit.

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QSR Magazine2026-05-18

Little Caesars Expands to Malaysia for First Time

World's third-largest pizza chain opens first Malaysian location on May 24, marking major milestone in global expansion.

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QSR Magazine2026-05-17

Bojangles Debuts First EV Charging Station in Georgia

Southern food chain introduces 'charge-and-dine' concept at Savannah location as EV adoption continues to grow nationwide.

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QSR Magazine2026-05-16

Chester's Chicken Launches Nashville Hot Menu Items

75-year-old fried chicken chain introduces limited-time Nashville Hot options including sandwiches, wings and bites starting May 20.

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Meatingplace2026-05-22

Beef Prices May Drive Fast Food Chains to Embrace Pork Burgers

Record beef prices and stable pork costs create opportunity for QSRs to introduce pork burgers, following successful launches in Latin America.

Read full article
Science of Money2026-05-22

California's $20 Fast Food Wage Pushed Restaurant Prices Up 3.4%

New study finds fast food prices rose 4.9-5.1% after minimum wage hike, with employment dropping as predicted by economic models.

Read full article
QSR Magazine2026-05-21

Hopdoddy Launches 'Obsession' Campaign Against 'Good Enough' Burgers

Austin-based chain offers free burgers on National Burger Day, challenging competitors on quality with bold marketing campaign.

Read full article
QSR Magazine2026-05-20

Whataburger Unveils Two New Restaurant Prototypes with A-Frame Revival

Chain introduces 2,000-3,000 sq ft designs with dedicated mobile pickup areas and improved efficiency, rolling out in 2027.

Read full article
QSR Magazine2026-05-19

61% of Restaurant Workers Skip Meals Due to Financial Hardship

Study reveals 75% of hourly restaurant workers live paycheck to paycheck, with 81% wanting on-demand pay as standard benefit.

Read full article
QSR Magazine2026-05-18

Little Caesars Expands to Malaysia for First Time

World's third-largest pizza chain opens first Malaysian location on May 24, marking major milestone in global expansion.

Read full article
QSR Magazine2026-05-17

Bojangles Debuts First EV Charging Station in Georgia

Southern food chain introduces 'charge-and-dine' concept at Savannah location as EV adoption continues to grow nationwide.

Read full article
QSR Magazine2026-05-16

Chester's Chicken Launches Nashville Hot Menu Items

75-year-old fried chicken chain introduces limited-time Nashville Hot options including sandwiches, wings and bites starting May 20.

Read full article

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