Lessons from the social media food battleWhat retailers and QSRs can learn from McDonald’s viral misstep. McDonald's slowly phasing out self-serve soft drinksMany Canadian locations are already part of this transition. McDonald's reports sales growth for first quarter McDonald’s Corp. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting growth in global sales despite a difficult economic climate. Cold weather, war brought consumer 'softness' but didn't dent Tim Hortons Q1 sales The owner of Tim Hortons says the chain's sales were up from last year, even as some consumers felt pinched by the economy. Use limited-time offers to boost sales LTOs can be an opportunity to try new products or food trends, share on social media and return for “before it’s too late.” McDonald's Canada taps beverage craze with new drinks line-up Aiming to make McDonald's Canada a "beverage destination," the fast-food giant has created a new drink menu to attract younger customers. McDonald's Canada freezes price of small coffee, McValue meals for one year Value wars heat up as QSR and retailers compete for foodservice dollars. Ozempic and other GLP-1s about to take a bite out of the fast-food business: experts GLP-1 uptake could spell trouble for fast-food joints already contending with more price- and health-conscious customers not on the drugs. Convenience and fuel operations no longer just gas-and-go stops Intouch Insight finds c-stores and their fuel operations are reshaping themselves to be full-service destinations. Interested in repeat business? Get to know your customers by unlocking powerful data for a personalized experience designed to keep them coming back for more. 1 2 Next Last
