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…

Wienerschnitzel launches Southern Bird Dogs

April 25, 2025

Wienerschnitzel will launch Southern Bird Dogs April 28 at more than 300 restaurants. The Bird Dogs are crispy fried chicken tenders served on hot dog buns…

Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…

Savvy Sliders introduces Savvy Nuggets to menu

February 20, 2025

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has added chicken nuggets to its menu, according to a press release.

Jollibee adds chicken tenders, sauce to menu

February 4, 2025

Chicken brand Jollibee has added Chicken Tenders and Signature Tender Sauce to its U.S. menu, according to a press release.

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

McDonald's launching McValue platform in 2025

November 22, 2024

McDonald's is giving customers more value choices in 2025. Starting Jan. 7, the Chicago-based burger brand is launching its new value platform, McValue, in…

Church's Texas Chicken returns to original recipe

November 7, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has returned to its signature original recipe for its chicken, according to a press release.

Chester's Chicken launches Kentucky Bourbon Bites

October 30, 2024

Chester's Chicken has released Kentucky Bourbon Bites at participating locations for a limited time, according to a press release.