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Great American Cookies launches 2 cookie flavors in time for Valentine's Day

January 13, 2026

Great American Cookies has released two cookie flavors in time for Valentine's Day. The Red Velvet Cookie Cake and Strawberry Crinkle Cookie Cake are available…

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HTeaO closes out 2025 with 36 openings, focus on beverage innovation

January 12, 2026

Iced-tea chain HTeaO closed out 2025 with 35 new locations, including 14 openings in Q4 alone, according to a press release.

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Mini! MGA’s Miniverse shrinks Taco Bell to miniature with Make It Mini Collection

January 9, 2026

Just as fans can customize any delicious item at Taco Bell, MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Taco Bell collection invites them to do the same in miniature toy…

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Creative Realities launches digital drive-thru 2.0

January 9, 2026

Creative Realities, a provider of digital signage, media and adtech solutions, has launched digital drive-thru 2.0, a modular solution aimed at improving…

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White Castle promotes Jamie Richardson to CMO

January 8, 2026

White Castle has promoted Jamie Richardson to chief marketing officer. The Ohio-based slider brand is replacing Lynn Blashford, who is retiring after 15 years…

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Subway releases protein menu

January 8, 2026

Subway is offering Protein Packets packed with more than 20g of protein, fresh veggies and fan-favorite sauces for $3.99. The brand also has a six-inch Sub of…

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NCR Voyix unveils AI-powered microservices suite for retail, restaurants

January 7, 2026

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next-generation portfolio of microservices-based applications, marking a definitive shift in its software modernization…

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Jack in the Box modernizes POS system with Qu

January 7, 2026

Jack in the Box has completed a systemwide rollout of a POS platform across its more than 2,100 restaurants.

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FastCasual opens nominations for 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 7, 2026

Nominations close Feb. 8.

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Whataburger launches Whatadeal Menu

January 6, 2026

Whataburger is launching a small value menu called the Whatadeal Menu for the new year. Beginning today, the brand is rolling out fan-favorite eats priced…

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Federal lawsuit claims McDonald's McRib has no pork rib meat

January 5, 2026

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's claiming the brand's popular McRib sandwich doesn't contain actual pork rib meat, according to…

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Chick-fil-A kicks off 80th anniversary celebration with largest marketing campaign

January 5, 2026

Chick-fil-A is launching its biggest marketing campaign ever today, according to a press release.

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Burger King, Popeyes have new head chefs

January 2, 2026

Burger King and Popeyes have new head chefs. Both have been promoted from within, according to a press release.

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India's KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $934M deal

January 2, 2026

Sapphire Foods India, India's KFC and Pizza Hut operators, will merge with Devyani International in a $934 million deal, according to a CNBC report.

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3rd generation legacy leads Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expansion in Central Indiana

December 30, 2025

Third-generation legacy Jack Omer has acquired the New Castle, Indiana, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken and has inked a development agreement for six new Lee's…

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Jack in the Box kicks off 75th anniversary with throwbacks, collectibles

December 29, 2025

Jack in the Box is kicking off its 75th anniversary with throwback menu items, exclusive collectables, deals and surprises, according to a press release.

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FastCasual extends nomination deadline for '25 Brands to Watch: 2026'

December 29, 2025

Nominations close Jan. 3.

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Del Taco begins operations under Yadav Enterprises

December 23, 2025

Del Taco has been acquired by Yadav Enterprises, which operates more than 300 franchise restaurants nationwide. Del Taco has more than 600 locations across the…

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