Food & Beverage News & Media

Chicken Big Mac so popular in UK, McDonald's can't keep up

February 14, 2022

It's a sad day for UK chicken lovers. McDonald's has temporarily removed its Chicken Big Mac from its UK menus due to customer demand, according to a Business…

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Popeyes has BOGO meal deal this week

February 14, 2022

Popeyes wants you to treat your valentine, and they're offering a special deal just in time for Valentine's Day, according to a Chew boom report.

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McDonald's brings back 2 dessert favorites

February 9, 2022

McDonald's is bringing back two fan favorites, according to a press release.

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Checkers & Rally's to debut fry-seasoned chicken tenders

February 9, 2022

Checkers & Rally's is launching its first-ever fry-seasoned chicken tenders. Available nationwide Feb. 21, the chicken tenders feature white meat crispy…

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2022 State of Digital for Restaurants

We recently conducted our 3rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2021 performance…

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Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has cool concept ready for franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has a creative concept that puts customers squarely in the middle of the creation process. The eight-unit company plans to franchise…

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Hardee’s gets sweet with heart-shaped biscuits

February 2, 2022

Hardee's heart-shaped biscuits are back just in time for Valentine's Day. All of Hardee's biscuit menu items will come with a Heart Shaped Biscuit throughout…

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Baskin-Robbins launches rose-based ice cream

February 1, 2022

Baskin-Robbins has launched its rose-based Secret Admirer ice cream as its flavor of the month. Secret Admirer is a pink cake-flavored ice cream swirled with…

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Krispy Kreme releases Valentine's Day collection

February 1, 2022

Krispy Kreme has released its Valentine's Day collection of doughnuts, according to a press release.

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Sonic brings back 2 Oreo favorites for LTOs

January 28, 2022

Sonic Drive-In is bringing back the Double Stuf Oreo Waffle Cone and Blast beginning Jan. 31, according to a company press release.

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Analyst: McPlant selling better than expected for McDonald's

January 27, 2022

McDonald's McPlant is selling better than expected, a senior analyst told CNBC.

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McDonald's adds 'menu hacks' for LTOs

January 26, 2022

McDonald's is encouraging fan hacks by debuting four fan-favorite creations on menus across the country for a limited time, according to a company press…

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Burger King Romania adds menu items

January 26, 2022

Burger King Romania has added some menu items to its line-up, according to a Business Review Romania report.

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McDonald's releases another LTO pie

January 21, 2022

The Blueberry & Crème Pie is back at McDonald's for the first time since 2017. The fan favorite is now available as a regional menu item at approximately…

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McDonald's expands McPlant to San Francisco, Dallas markets

January 20, 2022

McDonald's will expand its plant-based sandwich, the McPlant, to 600 locations in the San Francisco Bay and Dallas markets beginning Feb. 14, according to a…

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Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

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Regional menu items helps China's KFC cater to local tastes

January 18, 2022

Yum China has announced that its KFC brand is tapping into regional Chinese cuisines and adding traditional local dishes to its menu. In 2021, to support…

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Burger King introduces Japanese Curry Salmon sandwich in Malaysia

January 18, 2022

Burger King has introduced the Japanese Curry Salmon sandwich in Malaysia, according to a Chewboom report.

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Popeyes fan-favorite meal deal is back for LTO

January 13, 2022

Popeyes popular $5 Big Box is back, but fans will have to act fast — this is a limited time offer, according to a mashed report.

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How Chick’nCone’s Instagrammable product wows franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chick'nCone combines the best of both worlds: sweet and salty. The concept thrives on social media and has gained an instant following, making it an attractive…

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