Taco Bell tests Luxe Value Menu with $3 or less items

July 17, 2025

Taco Bell is testing its Luxe Value Menu, which has items priced at $3 or less, in its Indianapolis market. The menu is available for a limited time only…

Report reveals increased focus on food, labor cost controls

July 16, 2025

Restaurant leaders are reporting continued food and labor cost increases, with 89% experiencing rising staff expenses, according to a Restaurant365 study.

McDonald's Canada names president, CEO

July 16, 2025

McDonald's Canada has promoted Annemarie Swijtink to president and CEO. Swijtink currently serves as the managing director of McDonald's Netherlands. She…

KFC stages comeback with 'Free Bucket On Us' in-app offer

July 16, 2025

KFC is making a bold play to reclaim its fried chicken crown, launching a "comeback era" highlighted by a "Free Bucket On Us" digital offer available…

Chick-fil-A enhances Code Moo digital game for summer

July 15, 2025

Chick-fil-A is bringing new missions to its animated Code Moo digital game. Rewards include food items and limited-time cow-themed merch, according to a press…

Graeter's celebrates 155th anniversary with new flavors, fresh summer drinks

July 15, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream will celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July with the release of bonus flavors including Pineapple Passion Fruit Sorbet and Minty…

Krystal expands South Carolina presence

July 15, 2025

Southern slider brand Krystal has opened a corporate store in Walterboro, South Carolina. The brand is offering $1 Krystal sliders in-store through Thursday…

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…

Coffee, beer, burger prices inch up; wings, burritos hold steady

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Toast's Menu Price Monitor aggregates sales data from approximately 140,000 restaurants on the Toast platform, offering a granular look at menu inflation as of…

HTEaO opens 1st location in Colorado

July 14, 2025

Texas-based tea brand HTeaO has opened its first location in Colorado. The store is located in Loveland and is owned by Nobby and Mandy Grona, according to a…

Giordano's partners with The Original Rainbow Cone

July 14, 2025

Chicago staple Giordano's has partnered with The Original Rainbow Cone to launch its latest installment in its "Chi-Town Flavors" series, a curated collection…

Multi-location QSR brand unifies CX and EX data for actionable insights

Unified Experience Management® reveals the leadership factor driving top-tier performance

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Why White Castle owns the night with late, 24/7 hours

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

White Castle turns to Night Castle late at night. With restaurants open until 1 a.m. or later, the brand has become an oasis for late-night Cravers.

Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…

Little Caesars launches first-ever 'More for $9.99' menu

July 10, 2025

Detroit, Michigan-based Little Caesars has launched its first-ever value menu. The More for $9.99 menu offers a variety of menu-mix options, according to a…

Baskin-Robbins partners with beauty brand Laneige for popular lip product

July 10, 2025

Baskin-Robbins has partnered with beauty brand Laneige to create the Laneige Rainbow Sherbet Lip Sleeping Mask.

Iconic Snack Wraps back to stay on McDonald's menu

July 10, 2025

The iconic Snack Wrap, which hasn't been seen on McDonald's menus in nearly a decade, is back as a permanent menu item.

Five Guys has continued its partnership with CloudKitchens - Opening at Lake Union Eats in Seattle

Five Guys is now serving their world renowned burgers, fries, and milkshakes to their fans in Seattle

Krispy Kreme partners with Warner Bros. for superhero doughnut line

July 9, 2025

Krispy Kreme and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have teamed up on a line of superhero doughnuts called the "Hungry for Heroes" line. The DC…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches $5.99 inflation-buster combo

July 9, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has relaunched its Your Choice Combo for $5.99. The Your Choice Combo offers guests the option of three-piece bone-in chicken…