Taco Bell tests carne asada protein across Cantina menu items

November 13, 2026

Taco Bell is expanding its Cantina lineup with a new premium carne asada protein. Beginning Nov. 12, the limited-market test will launch in Nashville…

Carl’s Jr., Monster Energy team up on energy drink infusions

November 13, 2026

Carl's Jr. is partnering with Monster Energy to introduce Star Energy, a limited-time lineup of Monster Zero Ultra-infused beverages.

Checkers & Rally’s reopens St. Louis restaurant with updated design, operations

November 12, 2026

Checkers & Rally's has reopened its restaurant at 3605 N. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis following a previous closure due to a fire. The location features an…

Hardee’s adds flame-grilled steak items to breakfast, all-day menu

November 12, 2026

Hardee's is expanding its menu with a Flame-Grilled Steak lineup featuring four items spanning breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Krispy Kreme steps up global expansion as turnaround takes hold

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

November 11, 2026

Krispy Kreme is accelerating its global growth strategy, with nearly 100 international shop openings so far this year, multiple new franchise development…

Krispy Kreme adds Thanksgiving, Christmas doughnut collections

November 11, 2026

Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with a lineup of limited-time doughnuts celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken franchisee plans remodels as brand celebrates 60

November 11, 2026

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken is marking its 60th anniversary with a renewed investment in its restaurants, as franchisee Weston Lee, LLC, led by co-Founder…

Carl’s Jr. brings steakhouse flavor to menu

November 10, 2026

Carl's Jr. is bringing steakhouse-inspired indulgence to its cooked-to-order menu with the launch of the new Angus Steakhouse Burger.

Great American Cookies gets candy fever

November 10, 2026

Great American Cookies is adding a candy-inspired twist to its holiday lineup with the debut of the limited-time Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie.

McDonald’s, Uber expand global delivery, loyalty partnership

November 10, 2026

McDonald's and Uber Technologies have announced a multi-year expansion of their partnership that adds delivery and loyalty features in 14 markets: the U.S.…

McDonald’s reshuffles U.S. marketing leadership as CMO departs

November 9, 2026

McDonald's is restructuring its U.S. marketing leadership following the departure of Alyssa Buetikofer, who is leaving the company after 15 years to spend more…

Murphy expands White Castle program to more than 100 units

November 9, 2026

Murphy USA is expanding its automated restaurant initiative with White Castle, with more than 100 units now operating as the convenience store and fuel…

Wendy’s offers free Dave’s Single on Veterans Day

November 9, 2026

Wendy's will honor veterans and active-duty military members with a free Dave's Single on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at participating U.S. restaurants.

Sonic taps Chad Michael Murray for nostalgic holiday campaign

November 9, 2026

Sonic is leaning into the nostalgia of classic holiday movies with its 2026 seasonal campaign, "'Tis the Season to SONIC," starring actor Chad Michael Murray.

Pepsi renews deal with KFC International

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

November 6, 2026

PepsiCo has renewed its beverage supply agreement with KFC across several international markets, including Australia, India, U.K., Spain, Germany, France, the…

Restaurants expand Veterans Day offers

November 6, 2026

More than 30 restaurant brands will offer free meals, discounts and other promotions to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Nov. 11, according to…

Wetzel’s Pretzels expands South Carolina presence

November 6, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has announced a bakery inside the Walmart Supercenter at 605 Saint James Ave. in Goose Creek, South Carolina, marking its second location in…

Long John Silver’s brings back clam chowder, adds seasonal favorites

November 6, 2026

Long John Silver's is bringing back its original clam chowder recipe Nov. 2 as part of a seasonal menu lineup featuring returning favorites. The chowder also…

Hostie adds takeout ordering to AI-powered restaurant concierge

November 6, 2026

Hostie, an AI-powered guest communications platform. has added commission-free takeout ordering to its AI-powered restaurant communications platform. The…

Wendy’s to acquire up to 163 Meritage Hospitality Group locations

November 5, 2026

The Wendy's Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 163 Wendy's restaurants from Meritage Hospitality Group as part of a broader effort to…