Halo Burger’s history, dedication to community makes it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Halo Burger just celebrated its 99th birthday and the storied QSR brand has made its mark as a regional company in Michigan with a focus on community.

Subway celebrates soup line with weekend deal

October 7, 2022

Subway has refreshed its line of soups, according to a press release.

Krystal releases Side Chik sandwich with social media influencer

October 5, 2022

Krystal has announced the release of its Side Chik chicken sandwich, and the brand has partnered with social media influencer Brittany Renner to advertise the…

Breakfast bright spot for restaurants in August

October 5, 2022

Breakfast was the top meal of the day for the U.S. restaurant industry in August as traffic grew by 4% compared to August 2021, according to a report from The…

Evil Genius Beer Company creates beer with White Castle

October 3, 2022

Evil Genius Beer Company has created a limited-edition beer, It Hits Different, with White Castle, according to a press release.

KFC releases chicken wraps in Atlanta market

October 3, 2022

KFC has introduced its new Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in select Atlanta restaurants for a limited time, according to a press release.

Taco Del Mar launches subscription service LTO

September 30, 2022

Taco Del Mar is taking a page out of Taco Bell's book by offering its own taco subscription service for a limited time. Available Oct. 4- Oct. 9, the brand…

Taco Bell bringing back subscription service for one day only

September 29, 2022

Taco Bell is bringing back it's digital taco subscription, the Taco Lover's Pass, available exclusively on the Taco Bell app for Rewards members for only one…

Let's Not Fall Behind

Summer may be over but now is not the time to fall behind. The restaurant industry is ripe for change and innovation. It all starts with your employees. Do…

Sonic releases sweet treat, savory snack returns

September 22, 2022

Sonic Drive-In has introduced Fried Cookie Dough Bites a la Mode and is reintroducing Broccoli Cheddar Tots, according to a press release. The menu items are…

Taco Bell releases Beyond Meat carne asada steak

September 21, 2022

Taco Bell has released a plant-based product in collaboration with Beyond Meat, the Beyond Carne Asada Steak. Taco Bell will debut the product at select…

POS is Dead, Right?

The “POS is Dead” concept has been trending recently. This topic is not new, and well, it made me curious what people really think – so I conducted a poll on…

White Castle introduces Castle Bites in frozen food aisle

September 15, 2022

White Castle is rolling out a new snack to grocery aisles. Castle Bites come in two flavors, hamburger and cheeseburger, according to a press release.

Nathan's Famous partners with brewery for first-ever beer

September 14, 2022

Nathan's Famous has partnered with Coney Island Brewing Company to create Nathan's Famous Lager. It's the first beer for Nathan's Famous since its inception in…

Mexican Pizza returns to Taco Bell's menu

September 13, 2022

The Mexican Pizza is set to become a permanent addition to Taco Bell's menu on Sept. 15. The brand reintroduced fans to the Mexican Pizza earlier this year…

Wendy's pretzel bun is back with new burger

September 9, 2022

Wendy's pretzel bun is back in restaurants with the release of the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger, according to a press release.

Tims China partners with convenience store chain for 2 drinks

September 8, 2022

Tim Hortons franchisee TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons in China, has announced a partnership with Sinopec's Easy Joy, China's…

Burger King adds Everything Bagel Seasoning to menu

September 8, 2022

Everything bagel seasoning has become a popular flavor profile. Burger King is adding it to its menu beginning Sept. 12. Burger King has curated an…

Cold brew coffee resumes its pre-pandemic surge

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cold brew coffee has resumed its pre-pandemic fast growth and is expanding in numerous serving settings to a loyal customer base that skews younger, higher…

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.