California is tapping into the true purpose of the restaurant business: Feeding people's need for connection and community.

America can only go so long without a respectable burger or taco. Black Box Financial Intelligence reports quick-serve sales are up slightly.

The new Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" ranking says Chick-fil-A achieved the highest restaurant mindshare in nearly 20 years.

Welcome to QSRLand, the maiden voyage of MediaPost's new weekly newsletter covering the fast-changing world of QSR and casual dining.