Taco Bell hosting legal metaverse wedding contest

August 26, 2022

Taco Bell is offering two lucky couples the chance to win the brand's first-ever virtual legal and metaverse wedding package, according to a press release.

Focus Brands brings on restaurant category president, Schlotzsky's chief brand officer

August 26, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has promoted Shelley Harris…

How to leverage branding to increase growth

by Lisa Buckler — SVP of Growth and Partnerships |, System1

Quick-service restaurants possess some of today's most powerful branding. The right branding can greatly impact a company's potential for growth and is…

Dunkin' to expand in Mexico City

August 26, 2022

Dunkin' has inked a multi-unit licensing agreement for expansion across Mexico City and the greater metropolitan area. Moussali Group will operate the…

Andy's Frozen Custard to open in College Station, Texas

August 25, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard opens Sept. 14 in College Station, Texas, according to a press release.

Whataburger partners with Boys & Girls Clubs

August 25, 2022

Whataburger has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs in 19 cities to host company volunteer events. The Whataburger Feeding Student Success Back to School…

Taco Time Northwest deploys drive-thru digital signage

August 24, 2022

Taco Time Northwest, a chain of 79 Mexican QSRs in western Washington, recently selected LG Business Solutions USA to deploy digital drive-thru menu boards.

McDonald's to test Chicken Big Mac

August 24, 2022

McDonald's will be testing a Chicken Big Mac in the U.S. after a successful trial in the U.K., according to a report in The Washington Post.

Krystal taps Casey Terrell as CMO

August 24, 2022

Krystal has announced that Casey Terrell has been named the company's chief marketing officer. Terrell is a seasoned marketing professional with demonstrated…

Texas Chicken to expand New Zealand footprint

August 23, 2022

Texas Chicken, the international arm of Church's Texas Chicken, has announced a 20-unit expansion deal with existing New Zealand franchisee George…

A&W inks multi-unit deal for Kansas

August 23, 2022

A&W Restaurants has signed a three-unit development deal with father and son team Bud and Stan Keim in Kansas. The first two units will be built in…

Hopdoddy, Taco Bell, BurgerFi, El Pollo Loco execs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Leaders will chat about how they are handling labor shortages, supply chain delays and higher food costs during the CEO Roundtable at the annual Fast Casual…

Lower-income households cutting back on restaurant outings

August 22, 2022

Lower-income households are shifting dining habits, likely due to food inflation and a need to reduce food spend, and reducing restaurant visit activity.

Odd Burger inks 4 franchise agreements

August 22, 2022

Odd Burger has signed four new franchise agreements in the last 30 days, a record number for the company. The new Canadian franchise locations will be in…

PicnicWorks partners with Minnow Technologies

August 22, 2022

PicnicWorks, a developer of kitchen automation technology, has partnered with Minnow Technologies, a startup that has developed the Pickup Pod, a self-service…

Wendy's pulls lettuce over E.coli outbreak

August 22, 2022

Wendy's has pulled the lettuce from all sandwiches in the states of Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania while the Centers for Disease Control investigates a…

Burger King launches plant-based chicken sandwich

August 22, 2022

Burger King has released a plant-based version of its Original Chicken Sandwich to guests in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Impossible Original Chick'n Sandwich…

Dippin' Dots debuts Times Square location

August 19, 2022

Dippin' Dots has debuted a store in Times Square that is co-branded with sister company Doc Popcorn. The unit is run by multi-unit franchisee Neil Hershman.

Chip Cookies gears up for national expansion

August 19, 2022

Provo, Utah-based Chip Cookies, a gourmet cookie delivery company, plans to expand across the country through franchising, according to a press release.

The Original Rainbow Cone franchising after 96 years

The Original Rainbow Cone is a Chigaco-based line of ice cream shops. Now on its third generation of ownership, the granddaughter of the founder is ready to…