The restaurant’s U.S. same-store sales declined by 7% in Q1, with executives citing weather and value promotions from QSR competitors.

The Dollarita, a $1 margarita, helped drive profitable sales and traffic at the restaurant in Q4.

Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman said Chili’s outperformed the restaurant industry on traffic during the quarter across all income demographics.

The new Krispy Kreme Rewards program allows customers to earn points faster at the restaurant, and has more varied rewards

Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm discusses the restaurant company’s transition from a loyalty app to a text message-based rewards program called QuackChat

Data shows that 34% of consumers now consider what sauces are available when deciding on a restaurant.

4 Rivers Smokehouse has sold its rubs and sauces in Publix stores and on Goldbelly for years, but it wanted to expand its retail options to include its signature meats.

KFC and Life Is Good are now selling t-shirts and hats with the brands’ signature slogans.