Subway celebrates National Cookie Day with a freebie

November 29, 2023

Subway will offer a free footlong cookie, with the purchase of any footlong sub, on National Cookie Day taking place Dec. 4 at four locations.

Wendy's launches pretzel bun Baconator

November 29, 2023

Wendy's just released a twist on its signature Baconator — the Pretzel Baconator. The burger combines the brand's applewood smoked bacon with its fan favorite…

Popeyes adds wings to permanent menu

November 27, 2023

Popeyes has added wings to its permanent menu, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut launches tearers in UK

November 27, 2023

Pizza Hut has launched its first ever tearers line across the UK this month, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike’s Proudly Enters Eighth State With Colorado Opening in Parker

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 300 Restaurants in Operation and Continues Strategic National Expansion

White Castle offers stuffing recipe made with its sliders

November 20, 2023

White Castle is giving out its Original Slider Stuffing recipe just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a press release.

Little Caesars tops crust with Crazy Bread topping

November 20, 2023

Little Caesars is reintroducing its Stuffed Crust pizza — but this time the brand is touting its Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza. The pizza has the stuffed crust…

Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol

November 15, 2023

Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…

Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook

Watch as we dive into visitation patterns to see which chains are staying ahead, and which strategies will drive success during the holiday season and into…

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…

Pizza Hut releases seasoning set

November 13, 2023

Pizza Hut has partnered with Chain to offer the Collectible Seasoning Duet Box Set. The collaboration features two spice blends and a limited-edition shaker…

Del Taco adds Shredded Beef Birria for limited time

November 13, 2023

Del Taco has released its Shredded Beef Birria featuring three items made with the savory braised beef and custom consomé for dipping, according to a press…

Taco John's tests Taco Pizza in 3 markets

November 9, 2023

Taco John's is offering a Taco Pizza for a limited time in three markets. The oven-baked pizzas are being tested in Paducah, Kentucky, Evansville, Indiana and…

Little Caesars launches Detroit-style Slices-N-Sticks in NYC stores

November 6, 2023

Little Caesars has launched Detroit-style Slices-N-Sticks in its New York City locations. The item is priced at $4.99 and comes ahead of Little Caesars' store…

Kelly's Roast Beef goes from casual beach fare to New England legacy franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kelly's Roast Beef has four company-owned restaurants, two licensed airport units in Boston Logan International Airport and five franchised in New England and…

Yoshinoya adds Tokyo Fried Chicken to menu

October 31, 2023

Japanese rice bowl brand Yoshinoya is adding Tokyo Fried Chicken to its menu. The Tokyo Fried Chicken is Yoshinoya's take on an authentic Japanese favorite…

Andy’s Frozen Custard partners with Dallas Mavericks

October 27, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks, naming the brand as The Official Frozen Treat Sponsor of the team. As part of the sponsorship…

Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…

Pizza Hut launches $7 Deal Lover's Menu

October 24, 2023

Pizza Hut is launching a $7 Deal Lover's Menu with 17 dishes in which customers choose two items for $7 each. The pizza chain is marketing the deals with…

Marco's Pizza launches handheld Pizzoli menu item

October 24, 2023

Marco's Pizza has launched the Pizzoli, a handheld menu item featuring meats and cheeses rolled into the brand's house-made dough. It's finished with garlic…