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Subway is already making changes to its Sub Club loyalty program

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2026

The fast-food sandwich giant will stop giving the fourth sandwich for free starting in April as it converts into a solely points-based program. Customers in the meantime can’t earn stamps on discounted subs.

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Wingstop reports first full-year drop in same-store sales in 22 years

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 18, 2026

Its domestic same-store sales declined 3.3% last year, but the fast-casual chain is cautiously optimistic about 2026 with the rollout of a digital system that is cutting service times in half.

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This restaurant tech company just raised $3M from its own customers

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 17, 2026

Tech Check: Nearly a dozen operators invested in Ovation, a customer feedback specialist. Could it be a new blueprint for tech funding?

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Tech giant Toast is coming for the drive-thru

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 13, 2026

One out of every five small restaurants uses Toast, and now the company is targeting fast-food chains with the launch of its first drive-thru product this year.

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Restaurants want to give customers more tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 12, 2026

Six in 10 operators plan to invest in tech that will improve the customer experience, according to a National Restaurant Association survey. Customers may have other priorities.

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Wonder acquires fast casual Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 10, 2026

The popular New York City spot is Wonder’s first restaurant acquisition, and there could be more to come as the food hall/delivery company looks to accelerate its growth.

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Why food delivery's unbelievable growth will continue

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 09, 2026

Tech Check: For some consumers, delivery has become something they can't live without. Now delivery apps are working to make themselves even more indispensable.

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Why a Dunkin' franchisee is using AI to count its doughnuts

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 06, 2026

Tennessee-based Bluemont Group was throwing away millions of dollars' worth of unsold doughnuts a year. Enter Do’Cast, an AI camera system that is helping it match supply with demand.

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Fogo de Chão launches AI phone system with a familiar voice

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2026

The Brazilian steakhouse chain tapped “brand matriarch” Selma Oliveira to lend her identity to the AI answering system, which is designed to take some pressure off employees.

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Grubhub to waive some delivery fees in pivot to affordability

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2026

The third-party delivery company will now “eat the fees” on orders over $50 as it looks to take share from its larger competitors. It will promote the change with a Super Bowl commercial starring George Clooney.

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