KFC’s sharpened focus on attracting younger and more diverse customers through boneless, portable innovations is paying off, according to the restaurant’s CMO Nick Chavez.
Several quick-service restaurant chains have reported growth in the late-night business, and White Castle is promoting its leadership position in the daypart with a new ‘Night Castle’ merch line.
Chick-fil-A is building more awareness about its Shared Table program, which connects restaurant operators to local nonprofits for excess food donations.
According to Piper Sandler’s semi-annual “Taking Stock with Teens” survey, McDonald’s has gained 3 percentage points since the spring, while Raising Cane’s is now in the top 5.