QSR's bet big on beverages

by Valerie Gritton

Beverages have moved from being a supporting menu category to a traffic-driving battleground, and the past three months show how quick service restaurants are…

Krispy Kreme falls into the season

September 10, 2026

Krispy Kreme is combining two fall favorites — seasonal flavors and football — with the Sept. 10 launch of its new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut and…

Dunkin’ reunites Spice Girls for new pumpkin spice launch

September 8, 2026

Dunkin' is bringing back its pumpkin season with a nostalgic twist, reuniting Spice Girls Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton and Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell-Horner to…

How QSRs can drive customer engagement through round-up donations

With more than half of Americans willing to round up their purchases for charity, these small contributions can collectively generate millions for causes…

Iconex Introduces Patent-Pending RFID Linerless Label Technology

Iconex, an M2S Group Company, and global leader in innovative labeling solutions and linerless technology, today announced the launch of its patent-pending…

Krispy Kreme launches Pokémon doughnut collection

August 14, 2026

Krispy Kreme has teamed up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, according to a news…

Krispy Kreme unveils Fall lineup: Maple Cheesecake, Cafe Mocha, Pumpkin Spice

August 10, 2026

Krispy Kreme is welcoming the return of pumpkin spice and introducing its Autumn Seasonal Collection at participating shops nationwide starting tomorrow…

How Linerless Labels Improve QSR Beverage Operations

As beverage programs evolve, QSR operators need solutions that scale with speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Iconex linerless beverage labels keep critical order…

Dunkin' brings back 48-ounce iced beverage buckets for summer

July 29, 2026

Dunkin' is bringing back its 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets to participating locations nationwide beginning Aug. 7 for a limited time, according to company…

Krispy Kreme celebrates summer with original glazed blueberry-flavored doughnut

July 23, 2026

Krispy Kreme is celebrating peak blueberry season with its new, limited-time Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut, the company said in a news release.

Dodo Pizza’s playbook for international success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this Pizza Marketplace podcast, executives from Dodo Brands discuss how the company uses its proprietary technology platform and a balance of global…

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…

Krispy Kreme partners with Girl Scouts for cookie-inspired doughnut lineup

July 7, 2026

Krispy Kreme and Girl Scouts of the USA are partnering to launch a new, limited-time doughnut collection beginning today.

Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies celebrate US's 250th with limited-time items

June 18, 2026

Sister dessert chains Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies are rolling out a lineup of red, white and blue treats in celebration of America's 250th…

Dunkin’ partners with Barbie for pink summer drink lineup

June 3, 2026

Dunkin' has launched a summer beverage lineup featuring pink iced drinks and a collaboration with Mattel, Inc.'s Barbie brand, according to a press release.

Krispy Kreme launches limited-edition Masters of the Universe doughnut lineup

May 26, 2026

Krispy Kreme is partnering with Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios to launch a limited-edition doughnut collection inspired by the Masters of the Universe…

Dirty Dough owner succeeds on transparency, great cookies

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bennet Maxwell, owner of Dirty Dough, about the cookie brand's launch and what keeps it successful.

Sonic brings iced coffee drink to life with help from Jimmy Fallon

October 13, 2025

Following NBC's launch of its reality series, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon," Sonic is bringing the winning creation from the show to life: the Bourbon Caramel…

Krispy Kreme offering chocolate glazed doughnuts with Hershey's chocolate for 1 day

July 2, 2025

To celebrate World Chocolate Day, taking place Monday, July 7, Krispy Kreme is offering its fan-fave but rarely offered chocolate glazed doughnuts with…

Krispy Kreme launches cheesecake-inspired doughnut collection

April 23, 2025

Krispy Kreme has released a Craving Cheesecake Collection, featuring three limited-time doughnuts inspired by cheesecake flavors, according to a press release.