Papa Johns Canada brings back Butter Chicken Pizza

October 16, 2025

Papa Johns Canada has brought back one of its most popular menu items: the Butter Chicken Pizza, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box selling Del Taco

October 16, 2025

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Thursday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco restaurant chain to franchisee operator Yadav Enterprises…

Pizza Hut revamps Wing Wednesday

October 15, 2025

Pizza Hut has revamped its Wing Wednesday platform with 20 Lil' Wings for $10. The pizza brand has a new campaign to advertise it: Wingfluencer, according to a…

MicroTouch launches rugged tablet, outdoor touchscreens for retail, QSRs

October 15, 2025

MicroTouch has introduced two touchscreen products designed to enhance operations in retail and quick-service restaurants: the rugged Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens bakery in Lehigh Acres, Florida

October 14, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 252…

Taco Bell brings back Crispy Chicken now with kick

October 14, 2025

Taco Bell is bringing back Crispy Chicken favorites nationwide — this time with a kick! The brand is introducing Frank's RedHot Diablo Sauce. The sauce is a…

Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley

Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…

The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump

by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank

Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…

Sonic brings iced coffee drink to life with help from Jimmy Fallon

October 13, 2025

Following NBC's launch of its reality series, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon," Sonic is bringing the winning creation from the show to life: the Bourbon Caramel…

Checkers & Rally’s opens drive-thru location in West Allis, Wisconsin

October 10, 2025

Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in West Allis, Wisconsin, located at 11013 W. Greenfield. The location is operated by franchisee Sanjay Patel…

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard acquires franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia market

October 10, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand's first corporate-owned shops in…

Recognition that resonates: Retaining restaurant workers

by Amy Freshman — Sr Dir HR, ADP

To combat the seasonal spike in employee turnover during the summer, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, consistent and meaningful employee…

Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges

October 10, 2025

Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…

Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…

KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken

October 9, 2025

KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…

Domino's launches 1st brand refresh in 13 years

October 9, 2025

Domino's Pizza is getting a glow up. The company is launching its first brand refresh in 13 years, taking inspiration from its past and present.

Popeyes accelerates growth in Mexico with plans to open 300-plus restaurants

October 8, 2025

Chicken brand Popeyes has inked development agreements with regional franchisees in Mexico.

Hot Dog on a Stick expands California footprint with Sacramento location

October 8, 2025

Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in Sacramento at DOCO (Downtown Commons). The brand is owned by FAT Brands Inc., according to a press release.

Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…

Wienerschnitzel to launch corn dogs in select grocery retailers

October 7, 2025

Wienerschnitzel will launch its corndogs in select grocery stores in California and Nevada, according to a press release.