Marble Slab Creamery offers small ice cream for National Ice Cream Day

July 10, 2026

Marble Slab Creamery is offering loyalty members a free small ice cream on July 19 for National Ice Cream Day, according to a press release.

A masterclass in munchies: Why Kahala Brands is betting big on twist and scoop

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kahala Brands is pairing Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel’s Pretzels under one roof as a strategic co-branding initiative designed to reduce franchisee overhead…

Restaurant Catering Workshop keynote to reveal the 'hidden' drivers of catering growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The keynote opens a full day of education focused on helping restaurant operators build stronger catering businesses. Throughout the workshop, attendees will…

Häagen-Dazs Shops debuts Sundae Series with Sunday rewards club

July 9, 2026

Häagen-Dazs Shops is introducing a new Sundae Series nationwide, featuring a collection of three classic ice cream sundaes available through Nov. 4, according…

Irv’s Burgers continues Nevada growth

July 9, 2026

Irv's Burgers is continuing its expansion across Southern Nevada with the opening of a new restaurant inside Green Valley Ranch Resort & Casino & Spa…

Pinkbox owner acquires Hot Dog on a Stick

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Stephen Siegel, the founder of Amazing Brands, said the acquisition of the 80-year-old brand will launch a new phase of national and international expansion…

Gong Cha tea launches Harry Potter themed packaging

July 8, 2026

Gong cha, the international tea brand with more than 2,200 locations in 33 markets, has launched its Harry Potter-themed line of packaging through a…

Kylie Jenner brings her King Kylie era to Dunkin' with summer menu

July 8, 2026

Dunkin' has partnered with Kylie Jenner to launch The King Kylie Collection, a limited-time lineup of pink summer beverages inspired by her persona, according…

Evolution of the LTO: How TikTok is driving menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton

Designed to inspire, entertain and spark conversation, TikTok has transformed everyday menu items — and customers — into viral sensations. Welcome to the next…

HTeaO to host grand opening celebration in Lowell, Arkansas

July 8, 2026

Iced tea franchise HTeaO will host the grand opening of its first Lowell, Arkansas, location on Saturday, July 11, according to a press release.

Dairy Queen hires Phil Crawford to lead global retail technology

July 8, 2026

International Dairy Queen Inc. has named Phil Crawford as executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to a press release.

Nominations now open for Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations will close July 28, 2026.

The World Pizza champion who 'Let go to grow'

13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani spent 17 years honing his craft before betting on himself. In this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough…

Report: Cyberattacks hit 78% of restaurants despite security confidence

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

A 10-unit restaurant chain could lose between $20,000 and $50,000 during a two-hour outage on a busy Friday evening, excluding recovery costs such as forensic…

Burger King extends chicken sandwich lineup

July 7, 2026

Burger King has announced the launch of two new additions to its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup: the Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and the Club…

HTeaO expands Texas footprint with Katy location

July 7, 2026

Iced tea franchise HTeaO will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Katy, Texas, on Saturday, July 11, according to a press release.

Sbarro launches limited-time Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

July 7, 2026

Sbarro has launched its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available from now through Aug. 16 at participating locations across the United…

Krispy Kreme partners with Girl Scouts for cookie-inspired doughnut lineup

July 7, 2026

Krispy Kreme and Girl Scouts of the USA are partnering to launch a new, limited-time doughnut collection beginning today.

KFC opens 60th Scotland location

July 6, 2026

KFC has opened its first restaurant in Airdrie, marking the brand's 60th location in Scotland, according to a press release.

The top 3 priorities for Founder success in 2026

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To succeed in 2026's highly competitive market, businesses must focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional customer experiences across all channels…