Taco Bell releases Refrescas lineup, expands Live Más Café footprint

August 21, 2026

Taco Bell has introduced nationwide a six-drink line-up of its Refrescas nationwide, according to a news release.

Smalls Sliders offers free dog bandanas for National Dog Day

August 21, 2026

Smalls Sliders is celebrating National Dog Day on Aug. 26 by offering a free "Can's Best Friend" bandana to guests who bring their dogs to participating…

Wendy's U.S. president departs to lead supply chain co-op

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

August 20, 2026

Wendy's is restructuring its executive leadership to combat six consecutive quarters of declining U.S. same-store sales and a 12.5% drop in second-quarter…

Jack in the Box names Taco Bell's Taylor Montgomery as 1st ever president

August 20, 2026

Jack in the Box's board of directors has appointed Taylor Montgomery as president, effective Sept. 14.

Carvel brings Flying Saucer celebration to Activate Union Square for grand opening

August 20, 2026

Carvel is bringing its signature spirit of play to Manhattan to celebrate National Soft Serve Week and the 75th anniversary of its iconic Flying Saucer ice…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken scores multiyear partnership with Cincinnati Bengals

August 20, 2026

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has entered a multiyear partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming an official chicken partner of the NFL franchise as the…

Yum China opens 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar amid rapid expansion

August 20, 2026

Yum China Holdings Inc. has opened its 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar in China, reaching the milestone in Wuhan, Hubei province, according to a press release.

Subway brings back hot honey with Doritos Nachos, subs

August 20, 2026

Subway is returning its popular hot honey flavor to menus with the Hot Honey Signature Swicy Collection, featuring Doritos Hot Honey Nachos and two new…

Divine app opens to everyone, bans AI content, partners with Taco Bell

August 19, 2026

Divine, the 6-second looping video app with a mission to put creative power back in human hands, will launch Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a press release.

Australian QSR Zambrero launches country's 1st air-fried hot chips

August 19, 2026

Zambrero has become the first major fast-food chain in Australia to serve air-fried hot chips, according to a press release.

Largest Marco's Pizza franchisee HRG acquires 5 stores

August 19, 2026

Hoogland Restaurant Group, a Highland Ventures company, has acquired five Marco's Pizza locations in Tennessee and Texas, bolstering its status as the nation's…

A&W launches 1st crispy chicken sandwich, offers BOGO deal

August 19, 2026

A&W Restaurants has entered the QSR chicken sandwich market with the launch of its first-ever Crispy Chicken Sandwich, offering a buy-one, get-one-free…

Checkers & Rally's opens restaurant in Louisa, Virginia

August 18, 2026

Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in Louisa, Virginia located at 507 E. Main St., according to a press release.

Whataburger launches More for $4 value menu

August 18, 2026

Whataburger is introducing a new value platform, More for $4, offering four of its popular menu items for $4 each starting Aug. 18, according to a press…

Taco Bell launches 2016 Decades Menu with fan-favorite items

August 18, 2026

Taco Bell is taking customers back to 2016 with the return of four fan-favorite menu items and several retro brand collaborations, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's launches Grandma's Pizza to celebrate return of Italian sausage

August 18, 2026

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has permanently brought back chunky Italian sausage to its menu, and is launching Grandma's Pizza, an LTO available through…

Jollibee opens 1st California franchise location in Roseville

August 18, 2026

Jollibee opened its first franchise location in California on Aug. 7, marking a significant milestone in the global restaurant brand's North American expansion…

Hot Dog on a Stick offers 80-cent lemonade for National Lemonade Day

August 18, 2026

Hot Dog on a Stick is celebrating National Lemonade Day, and its 80th anniversary, by offering customers an 80-cent lemonade with the purchase of a stick item…

Touchdown: Little Caesars scores big with Justin Jefferson, Jared Goff, George Kittle

August 18, 2026

Little Caesars is returning for its fifth year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL with its 2026 campaign featuring national partnerships with Justin…

Pizza Brands to Watch 2027 nominations extended to Aug. 28

August 17, 2026

Pizza Marketplace is seeking nominations for its "Pizza Brands to Watch in 2027" special report, aiming to highlight innovators, trailblazers and rising stars…