Dunkin’ unveils Halloween lineup

October 14, 2026

Dunkin' is celebrating Halloween with a limited-time lineup of seasonal menu items, collectibles and merchandise, led by the return of its fan-favorite Spider…

Häagen-Dazs celebrates 50 Years with Supermoon Bakehouse collab

October 14, 2026

Häagen-Dazs Shops is marking its 50th anniversary in New York City with a limited-time collaboration with Supermoon Bakehouse, the company announced in a press…

Krispy Kreme introduces Looney Tunes Halloween doughnut dozen

October 13, 2026

Krispy Kreme is adding a playful twist to its Halloween lineup with the launch of its limited-time Looney Tunes Lab Dozen, the company has announced in a press…

Subway survey finds 66% of Americans experience lunch regret

October 13, 2026

Subway is offering thousands of free Footlong sandwiches through a new campaign inspired by the frustrations Americans experience when choosing what to eat…

As QSRs elevate beverage menus, ice quality takes the spotlight

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food

New research from Aqua-Pure Water Filtration points to growing consumer interest in filtered water and ice quality as restaurants expand premium beverage…

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery open co-branded location

October 12, 2026

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, both owned by OHG Brands, have opened a new co-branded location in Clarksville, Tennessee, continuing the…

Solink expands leadership team to advance AI-powered retail and restaurant intelligence

October 12, 2026

Solink, an AI vision intelligence provider serving brick-and-mortar businesses, is expanding its leadership team with three appointments designed to support…

Arby’s expands cheesesteak lineup

October 12, 2026

Arby's is expanding its premium cheesesteak platform with three new limited-time offerings: the Chicken Cheesesteak, Chicken Deluxe Cheesesteak and Spicy…

Beyond the remodel: Subway's Blueprint signals a new era of restaurant design

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food

As brands rethink their restaurant designs and layouts, smaller footprints and increased access to digital ordering reflect a push for greater convenience and…

Dunkin’ teams with Marvel for Avengers: Doomsday-inspired menu

October 9, 2026

Dunkin' is teaming up with Marvel Studios to launch a limited-time menu and collectible merchandise inspired by the upcoming film "Avengers: Doomsday," the…

Sunfly debuts tropical-inspired drive-thru beverage concept in Texas

October 9, 2026

Sunfly has opened its first location in The Colony, Texas, introducing a drive-thru beverage concept that combines craft cocktail-inspired drinks, functional…

Taco Bell, Milk Bar reunite for Birthday Cake Empanada

October 9, 2026

Taco Bell and Milk Bar are teaming up for their third collaboration with the launch of the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada, available nationwide Oct. 15 for a…

Deliverect, Yext syncing live operational data across digital channels

October 9, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology platform serving more than 80,000 locations across 70-plus countries, has partnered with enterprise agentic…

Believe, belong and remember: One last lesson from Ted Lasso

I have just spent the last several days at our Fast Casual Executive Summit where I was able to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and lean into what…

Chester’s Chicken launches Express model for smaller-footprint locations

October 8, 2026

Chester's Chicken has introduced Chester's Express, a new grab-and-go format designed to help operators with limited kitchen space serve the brand's signature…

Hardee's names Alisa Gmelich president

October 8, 2026

CKE Restaurants Holdings has appointed Alisa Gmelich president of Hardee's, effective immediately. Reporting to CEO Joe Guith, Gmelich will oversee more than…

KFC introduces snack-size Go Buckets starting at $3.49

October 7, 2026

KFC has introduced Go Buckets, a smaller version of its chicken bucket aimed at customers seeking snacks between meals. Starting at $3.49, each bucket pairs…

Bojangles adds cinnamon cereal iced coffee, doughnut bites to fall menu

October 7, 2026

Bojangles has introduced Cinnamon Toast Crunch Iced Coffee and Donut Bites alongside the return of its Pork Chop Griller sandwich, according to a press…

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Uber’s ezCater deal puts catering growth, margins and customer loyalty in focus

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Uber's agreement to buy ezCater could put workplace catering in front of a much larger audience. For restaurant operators, however, the announcement raises a…