DoorDash introduces AI, agent-powered voice-ordering solution

August 28, 2023

DoorDash has launched voice-ordering capabilities incorporating AI, building on its model leveraging agents to support restaurant operations. The…

McDonald's tests XL chicken sandwich in limited markets

August 25, 2023

McDonald's is testing a super-sized chicken sandwich in limited markets, according to a Chew Boom report.

Papa Johns releases Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza in Canada

August 25, 2023

Papa Johns has released its Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza across its Canadian locations, according to a press release.

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White Castle expands menu with 2 offerings

August 24, 2023

White Castle is expanding its breakfast menu to include the French Toast Slider. The brand is menuing slider-sized slices of cinnamon swirl French toast with a…

Golden Chick launches systemwide philanthropic event

August 24, 2023

Chicken brand Golden Chick will donate 50 cents from each sale of its State Fair Mini Funnel Cakes to support fundraising projects through DonorsChoose.

Little Caesars promotes 2 execs

August 24, 2023

Little Caesars has promoted Paula Vissing to the role of president of Little Caesars global retail and Ed Gleich to president of global services for the brand…

Subway confirms sale to Roark Capital

Subway has sold to Roark Capital for an undisclosed amount.

Del Taco expands Mississippi footprint with Fresh Flex location

August 24, 2023

Del Taco has opened a Fresh Flex location in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The location is the first within the state. The brand signed a deal with franchise…

Popeyes introduces Sweet 'N Spicy Wings for LTO

August 23, 2023

Popeyes has introduced Sweet 'N Spicy wings to its lineup. The wings come in an order of six and are tossed in a sweet and spicy blend of chili, garlic and…

Smalls Sliders to enter Missouri, Arkansas

August 23, 2023

Smalls Sliders has announced an agreement to enter two new states — Missouri and Arkansas — that will bring six additional units to the brand, according to the…

Fast casual execs talk deploying AI when budgets are tight

August 23, 2023

Cutting costs, reducing errors, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing the customer experience are just a few benefits of incorporating artificial…

Taco Bell franchisee opening 7th Taco Bell Cantina

August 22, 2023

Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees and which operates 325 locations, is opening is seventh Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual…

Tims China to bring more than 1K Popeyes restaurants to China

August 22, 2023

Shanghai-based Tims China plans to open 1,700 Popeyes in China, according to a press release.

PDQ opens unit in Charlotte airport

August 22, 2023

PDQ has opened a location at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The unit is located in Concourse E across from Gate E36, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza plans to pull out of Russia

August 22, 2023

Domino's Pizza plans to close all 142 restaurants in Russia, according to a CNN report.

Pretzelmaker rolls out new marketing, tagline

August 22, 2023

Pretzelmaker, a FAT Brands concept, has unveiled new branding and a modern tagline: "Bite-Sized Fun, Full-Sized Flavor," according to a press release.

'It's a revolution': Jars by Fabio Viviani brings playfulness back to desserts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jars by Fabio Viviani is a dessert concept that could be coming to a town near you. Though the brand has one unit open in Chicago, it has sold more than a…

McDonald's franchises host 'Fries for School Supplies' campaign

August 21, 2023

Local McDonald's franchisees at certain stores in Chattanooga, Tennessee, North Alabama and in Bowling Green, Kentucky, are hosting a "Fries for School…

Domino's launches Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread

August 21, 2023

Domino's Pizza has introduced Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread across its franchised and corporate stores in the U.S., according to a press release.