Over half of fast-food workers quit early when onboarding fails, report finds

August 26, 2026

More than half of quick-service restaurant workers who experienced inefficient onboarding quit before they even started working independently, according to a…

Church's Texas Chicken to donate $100K to Big Brothers Big Sisters

August 26, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America have a new national partnership aimed at expanding access to youth mentorship, backed by a…

Papa Johns, PopUp Bagels team up for limited-time schmear drop

August 26, 2026

Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels are teaming up to launch a pair of limited-time bagel schmears inspired by the pizza chain's signature pepperoncini and Special…

Pizza Hut partners with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for game day campaign

August 26, 2026

Pizza Hut has launched a national campaign alongside Pepsi and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, aiming to remind football fans that "gameday starts with…

Restaurant traffic rebounds post Cyclospora

August 26, 2026

The newest data from Placer.ai reveals restaurant traffic is recovering from the Cyclospora outbreak.

Papa Johns completes strategic refranchising of Orlando-area restaurants

August 26, 2026

Papa John's International, Inc. has announced in a press release that it has refranchised 28 formerly corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando area, which…

National Restaurant Association: Beverages give brands daypart, sales boost

August 25, 2026

Beverages are becoming one of the most dynamic and innovative growth drivers in the restaurant industry, according to the National Restaurant Association's…

Papa Johns partners with KM Capital to expand footprint in Mexico

August 25, 2026

Mexico-based private investment firm KM Capital has joined Papa Johns as its new franchise partner in Mexico, assuming leadership of 44 existing restaurants…

Ohio brands White Castle, Garage Beer launch limited-time menu

August 25, 2026

White Castle and Garage Beer are expanding their partnership this fall, introducing a limited-time beer cheese menu at White Castle restaurants alongside a…

KFC, IShowSpeed team up to launch Hot Ranch Big Dip

August 25, 2026

In response to America's enduring love of ranch dressing, KFC is partnering with internet personality IShowSpeed to introduce Hot Ranch Big Dip, available now…

Wendy's names former McDonald's exec Tariq Hassan as CMO

August 24, 2026

Wendy's has appointed Tariq Hassan to the newly-created role of chief marketing and customer growth officer, effective immediately, according to a press…

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard welcomes fall with return of pumpkin, apple butter treats

August 24, 2026

Fall flavors have officially arrived and Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is putting a refreshingly cool twist on the season. Pumpkin and apple butter…

Dunkin', Bark launch 1st dog drive-thru, 2026 toy collection

August 24, 2026

Dog brand Bark and Dunkin' have partnered for a seventh year to benefit the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation, marked by the release of a new toy collection…

Sonic goes bananas with new drink lineup

August 24, 2026

Banana has been announced as the flavor of the year by the New York Times and Sonic is going all in with a new Banana Collection, the company said in a news…

New study reveals revenue gaps from missed calls

August 24, 2026

Revmo, a provider of voice-enabled conversational AI for restaurants, released a comprehensive five-chapter report, "The State of Restaurant Calls 2026.…

3 in 4 diners open to restaurant AI, PAR survey finds

August 24, 2026

Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp.

Bounteous, Deliverect team up to enhance 1st-party digital ordering

August 24, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, are partnering to integrate their platforms, aiming to help restaurant…

Murphy USA to test White Castle kiosks at convenience stores

August 24, 2026

Murphy USA plans to introduce automated White Castle food kiosks at select larger-format convenience stores, according to a CSP Daily News report, giving…

Stop being reactive: How restaurants can double catering sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 21, 2026

CaterZen founder and former restaurant operator Michael Attias will share strategies for finding new catering customers, winning back former buyers and growing…

Jet's Pizza opens 3rd Las Vegas restaurant

August 21, 2026

Jet's Pizza has opened a location in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas at 8426 Farm Road, Suite 110.