Food & Beverage News & Media

Cyclospora outbreak nears end

September 11, 2026

Federal health officials are preparing to declare an end to the major Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce that sickened at least 11,458 people across…

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Hardee's launches S'mores, Bacon Beast menus for fall

September 11, 2026

Hardee's is bridging summer and fall with two new menu platforms featuring nostalgic S'mores flavors and bacon-heavy breakfast, burger and chicken offerings…

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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…

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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…

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Carl's Jr. launches cooked-to-order burger strategy

September 10, 2026

Carl's Jr. is changing how it makes burgers, launching a systemwide "Burger Revolution" that shifts its more than 1,000 U.S. restaurants to a cooked-to-order…

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Burger King launches plant-based Crispy Chicken Burger in Austria

September 9, 2026

Burger King has launched a plant-based version of its popular Crispy Chicken, according to an article in Plant Based News, but for now the new menu item is…

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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…

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Proposed SNAP changes could impact QSR sales in 9 states

September 4, 2026

An article in Newsweek is reporting that a proposed Republican bill would eliminate the ability of SNAP recipients to use their benefits at participating quick…

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Taco Bell, Salt & Straw launch Churro Ice Cream Taco nationwide

September 3, 2026

Taco Bell and Salt & Straw are teaming up once again, this time with a new frozen take on one of Taco Bell's signature desserts, the companies announced in…

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Golden Chick launches 1st-ever queso lineup

September 1, 2026

Golden Chick has added queso to its menu for the first time as part of a limited-time Tex-Mex lineup available through Nov. 1 at all of its restaurants…

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KFC Canada, Cheetos Flamin’ Hot turn up the heat with new collaboration

September 1, 2026

KFC Canada and PepsiCo Canada's Cheetos Flamin' Hot have teamed up for a limited-time collaboration that brings their signature flavors, crunch and…

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Church's Texas Chicken tests chicken and waffles in limited areas

September 1, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken is testing a new chicken and waffles menu offering in select locations across Texas, Georgia and Florida, according to company news.

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Pepperoni lover? Papa Johns' got you with Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza

September 1, 2026

Papa Johns has launched the Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza, which features 30% more pepperoni than the chain's standard large pepperoni pizza, according to a press…

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Burger King overhauls chicken nugget recipe after consumer complaints

August 31, 2026

Burger King is overhauling its chicken nuggets and dipping sauces beginning today after a customer feedback initiative revealed widespread dissatisfaction with…

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Popeyes creates pineapple drink line for end of summer

August 31, 2026

Popeyes has released its latest beverage lineup with the launch of limited-time pineapple beverages, according to a press release.

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Domino’s takes on the Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap with latest pizza

August 31, 2026

Domino's is challenging America to decide whether its new Domino Detroit-style pizza deserves a place among fast food's most iconic menu items. The…

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Taco Bell, Olivia Rodrigo team up for Pink Lemonade Baja Blast drink

August 28, 2026

Taco Bell and singer Olivia Rodrigo are teaming up to release a pink lemonade twist on the restaurant's signature Mountain Dew Baja Blast, according to a press…

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Arby's returns Steak Nuggets to menus nationwide

August 27, 2026

Back by popular demand, Arby's Steak Nuggets are returning to the menu for a limited time, the company said in a news release.

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Casey's breakfast pizza returns in time for football season

August 27, 2026

Casey's is bringing back its breakfast pizza as the "Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs" for the 2026-2027 college football season. The convenience store and…

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Subway Canada launches value menu

August 27, 2026

Subway Canada has launched its first Fresh For Less Menu, featuring various breakfast, lunch, snack and side options priced under $5 each, according to a press…

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