Kylie Jenner brings her King Kylie era to Dunkin' with summer menu

July 8, 2026

Dunkin' has partnered with Kylie Jenner to launch The King Kylie Collection, a limited-time lineup of pink summer beverages inspired by her persona, according…

Evolution of the LTO: How TikTok is driving menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food

Designed to inspire, entertain and spark conversation, TikTok has transformed everyday menu items — and customers — into viral sensations. Welcome to the next…

The World Pizza champion who 'Let go to grow'

13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani spent 17 years honing his craft before betting on himself. In this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough…

The 6 Best Team Chat Apps for Restaurant Teams

Restaurant teams all work a little differently, but they all need organized team communication. Here's what to look for, plus the 6 best team chat apps for…

Burger King extends chicken sandwich lineup

July 7, 2026

Burger King has announced the launch of two new additions to its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup: the Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and the Club…

KFC opens 60th Scotland location

July 6, 2026

KFC has opened its first restaurant in Airdrie, marking the brand's 60th location in Scotland, according to a press release.

The top 3 priorities for Founder success in 2026

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To succeed in 2026's highly competitive market, businesses must focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional customer experiences across all channels…

Rethinking the drive-thru experience for today’s conscious consumer

by Michelle Connolly — Director of Sales, Managed Services & Solutions Group, Panasonic Connect North America

To combat modern drive-thru challenges like slow service and order inaccuracies, quick-service restaurants are adopting incremental tech upgrades — such as…

Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches national giveaway

July 2, 2026

Krispy Krunchy Chicken is celebrating National Fried Chicken Day — July 6 — with a customer giveaway totaling $1,000. The company has announced 10 winners will…

Papa Johns appoints interim CFO as Ravi Thanawala departs

July 1, 2026

Papa John's International Inc. has restructured its executive team after the departure of chief financial officer Ravi Thanawala, who is resigning to assume a…

Church's Texas Chicken launches catering program

July 1, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken has launched a nationwide catering program designed to streamline large-group dining for family gatherings, office lunches and community…

Rita’s Italian Ice opens 1st of 4 planned DFW drive-thru locations

June 30, 2026

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will open its doors July 1 in North Richland Hills, marking the beginning of an expansion across North Texas, according…

KFC, Jackass partner to make sure you don’t blow your finger lickin' fingers off this 4th of July

June 30, 2026

KFC has teamed up with the "Jackass: Best and Last" film for an irreverent PSA to remind fans to keep their fingers safe this 4th of July holiday, according to…

How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…

Taco Bell operator Southpaw expands Midwest footprint with Columbus acquisition

June 29, 2026

Southpaw, a quick-service restaurant operator, has acquired 43 Taco Bell locations in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to a press release.

Paytronix, Qu launch upgraded menu, order integration for restaurants

June 29, 2026

Paytronix, a guest engagement and digital ordering solutions provider, announced an upgraded integration with commerce platform Qu to automatically sync online…

The Power of the Rearview Mirror and the Windshield: An activity of reflection and projection

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Using the metaphor of a vehicle's small rearview mirror and large windshield, columnist Kathleen Wood shares a structured framework designed to briefly…

Flippy maker Miso Robotics buys Zume IP to launch pizza automation

June 26, 2026

Miso Robotics has acquired the technology and intellectual property of former pizza robotics startup Zume, three years after the company shut down completely…

Miso Robotics Just Became the Food Industry's Largest AI and Robotics Patent Holder

Miso Robotics acquired 300+ patents from Zume Pizza, the food robotics pioneer that raised $450M before closing in 2023. The deal makes Miso the food…

Arby’s partners with Malin Akerman, Harry Jowsey for $1.99 slider campaign

June 25, 2026

Arby's is introducing a nationwide, limited-time promotion featuring its line of sliders for $1.99 each, according to a press release.