How Church’s Texas Chicken uses real estate discipline to drive franchise growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Church’s Texas Chicken is bucking the fast-food trend of large, expensive experiential builds by pivoting to a "simplify and amplify" strategy, utilizing…

KFC's new 'chapter' features improved chicken, sauces, next-gen store design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

To stand out in a crowded market and appeal to Gen Z, KFC is launching a global brand transformation that modernizes its menu with updated tenders, sauces and…

KFC overhauls global menu, restaurant designs to battle fast-food sameness

June 15, 2026

KFC has announced a global brand evolution aimed at updating its menu and restaurant designs to combat what it describes as the sameness across the…

White Castle adds Garlic Parm Chicken Slider to summer menu

June 12, 2026

White Castle is expanding its summer menu with the introduction of the Garlic Parm Chicken Slider, available for a limited time starting June 15.

McDonald's unveils 'Next'-gen plans for growth, productivity as competition increases

June 2, 2026

McDonald's is launching a new strategic initiative dubbed McDonald's > Next to drive its next phase of growth and counter a changing competitive landscape…

Whataburger gets spicy with Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick’n Sandwich

May 22, 2026

Whataburger will release the Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n Sandwich on June 2, according to a press release.

Taco Bell to launch Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza

May 14, 2026

Taco Bell will launch its Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza on May 21 for a limited time, according to a press release.

How The Red Chickz brought true Nashville soul to the West Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder of the West Coast Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz about the brand's aesthetic…

White Castle debuts Chicken Fajita Slider; Jalapeño Cravioli Side

April 2, 2026

White Castle will release the Chicken Fajita Slider on April 6. It features all-white meat topped with grilled onions and peppers, jalapeño cheese and green…

Wendy's updates spicy chicken sandwich with new recipe, panko breading

March 30, 2026

Wendy's has launched a redesigned Spicy Chicken Sandwich, featuring changes to the item's breading, marinade and bun, according to a press release.

McDonald's caviar kits sell out in record time

February 11, 2026

McDonald's latest ploy to get people to try McNuggets had a high-brow offer. The Chicago-based burger brand released McNugget Caviar featuring Kits Baerii…

How a Mooyah franchisee moved into chicken with Layne's Chicken Fingers

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

After tapping out the Madison, Wisconsin area with a burger concept, Lucas Bergeson, along with his family and a partner, brought Layne's Chicken Fingers to…

How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its popular fried chicken, is successfully overcoming its low U.S. brand awareness and crowded market…

Zaxby’s Joins CloudKitchens - 921 W Commerce St to Continue Growth in Dallas, TX

Zaxby’s, the fan-favorite fast-casual brand known for its Chicken Fingerz™, Signature Sandwiches, and iconic Zax Sauce®, has officially opened its first-ever…

Driven by taste: Saroki's rapid rise in the QSR gas station market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza, a Michigan-based QSR chain, has rapidly expanded to 19 locations since 2012 by focusing on quality ingredients, consistent…

KFC stages comeback with 'Free Bucket On Us' in-app offer

July 16, 2025

KFC is making a bold play to reclaim its fried chicken crown, launching a "comeback era" highlighted by a "Free Bucket On Us" digital offer available…

White Castle debuts Chicken Slider as permanent menu item

June 30, 2025

White Castle has placed the Crispy Chicken Slider on its permanent menu.

Chick-fil-A quietly adds sandwiches available in just 2 cities

June 16, 2025

Chick-fil-A has added two sandwiches to its menu, but you probably can't get it — they're available to customers in only two cities, according to a Fox News…

Jollibee to make Oregon debut

May 27, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee will make its Oregon debut with an opening in Hillsboro in the Portland area on Friday, May 30th, according to a press release.

Pollo Campero VP talks competition, standing out

In an episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb interviews Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for…