Mini! MGA’s Miniverse shrinks Taco Bell to miniature with Make It Mini Collection

January 9, 2026

Just as fans can customize any delicious item at Taco Bell, MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Taco Bell collection invites them to do the same in miniature toy…

Creative Realities launches digital drive-thru 2.0

January 9, 2026

Creative Realities, a provider of digital signage, media and adtech solutions, has launched digital drive-thru 2.0, a modular solution aimed at improving…

Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Anyone who knows Eddie knows he brings a witty, frank and refreshingly honest perspective to the table. He's going to talk about the "unconventional…

White Castle promotes Jamie Richardson to CMO

January 8, 2026

White Castle has promoted Jamie Richardson to chief marketing officer. The Ohio-based slider brand is replacing Lynn Blashford, who is retiring after 15 years…

Subway releases protein menu

January 8, 2026

Subway is offering Protein Packets packed with more than 20g of protein, fresh veggies and fan-favorite sauces for $3.99. The brand also has a six-inch Sub of…

Modernize or Die: Why Bandaids Won't Fix Restaurant Hemorrhaging

Restaurant bankruptcies surge: 28% of 2024 corporate filings cite labor shortages. Miso Robotics CEO argues QSR operators must shift from customer-facing tech…

NCR Voyix unveils AI-powered microservices suite for retail, restaurants

January 7, 2026

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next-generation portfolio of microservices-based applications, marking a definitive shift in its software modernization…

Jack in the Box modernizes POS system with Qu

January 7, 2026

Jack in the Box has completed a systemwide rollout of a POS platform across its more than 2,100 restaurants.

FastCasual opens nominations for 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 7, 2026

Nominations close Feb. 8.

Whataburger launches Whatadeal Menu

January 6, 2026

Whataburger is launching a small value menu called the Whatadeal Menu for the new year. Beginning today, the brand is rolling out fan-favorite eats priced…

1 question every Founder should ask (Most never do)

In our latest Founderology podcast episode, Ellis Winstanley and I discuss his Founder’s journey, from being an 18-year-old who refused to accept he couldn't…

How to amplify your leadership impact by leading with influence

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Leading with influence focuses on building trust, empathy and a shared vision to inspire teams toward higher engagement and growth, moving beyond traditional…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

Federal lawsuit claims McDonald's McRib has no pork rib meat

January 5, 2026

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's claiming the brand's popular McRib sandwich doesn't contain actual pork rib meat, according to…

Chick-fil-A kicks off 80th anniversary celebration with largest marketing campaign

January 5, 2026

Chick-fil-A is launching its biggest marketing campaign ever today, according to a press release.

Refresh your XM strategy with this clear, practical checklist

A simple visual guide to help strengthen your customer and employee experiences.

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Unlock New Customers: Leverage Delivery Aggregators for Restaurant Growth

A food delivery aggregator solution can provide significant return on investment because it’s an online platform that simplifies delivery operations for…

Presented by SpeedLine Solutions

Burger King, Popeyes have new head chefs

January 2, 2026

Burger King and Popeyes have new head chefs. Both have been promoted from within, according to a press release.

India's KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $934M deal

January 2, 2026

Sapphire Foods India, India's KFC and Pizza Hut operators, will merge with Devyani International in a $934 million deal, according to a CNBC report.

Frontline first: Connecting employee and customer experience for stronger results

Learn how a connected employee and customer experience can boost engagement, loyalty, and performance.

Presented by Service Management Group