McDonald's launches The Grinch Meal

November 20, 2025

McDonald's is launching its The Grinch Meal. The meal features . Available with a Big Mac, nine Chicken McNuggets, or McPlant sandwich, it features new…

Little Caesars launches Stuffed Crunch Crust Pizza

November 19, 2025

Little Caesars will release the Stuffed Crunch Crust Pizza on Nov. 24 featuring a toasted, cheese-stuffed crust. It's brushed with buttery garlic flavor and…

Popeyes partners with Blumhouse's upcoming Five Night at Freddy's 2 for menu collab

November 18, 2025

Popeyes is partnering with Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's 2 horror film with a menu collab available now for a limited time, according to a press release.

7-Eleven Inc rolls out Thanksgiving rewards

November 17, 2025

7-Eleven Inc. has announced exclusive rewards for Thanksgiving at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, Raise the Roost and Stripes stores. These include free…

From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…

Beyond the Price Tag: Calculating the Total Cost of Ownership of Your Kitchen Tools

The doors open. A wave of guests arrives, and the dinner rush hits full peak. In a high-volume restaurant, catering event, or banquet operation, success hinges…

Taco Bell rolls out Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla

November 14, 2025

Taco Bell is rolling out the Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla on Nov. 20. The menu item puts the poblano pepper center stage, and it also features…

Wendy's declares Frosty Day on Nov. 15

November 12, 2025

Wendy's has declared Nov. 15 at the first-ever worldwide Frosty Day. Frosty Day falls on the anniversary of the first Wendy's opening in 1969, according to a…

Carl's Jr. releases value friendly Cali XL Burger

November 12, 2025

As more Americans seek value from restaurants, Carl's Jr. is stepping in with its new Cali XL burger. The brand says it has double the beef of a McDonald's Big…

Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…

The Efficiency Flywheel: 4 Kitchen Upgrades to Drive Compounding Returns

In a busy kitchen, every second counts. For a fast-casual restaurant serving 250 tickets a day, saving just 20 seconds per ticket adds up to over 500 hours of…

Del Taco's 'Micro Meal' hits big with $2.99 price tag

November 11, 2025

Del Taco's "Micro Meal" is providing that big things come in small packages. From now through Nov. 23, the Micro meal features Micro Beef & Cheddar…

Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,

Domino's Pizza adds Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch to specialty lineup

November 10, 2025

Domino's Pizza has added Domino's Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza to its lineup of specialty pizzas. The pizza is made with grilled chicken breast, ranch…

Taco Bell launches Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie

November 5, 2025

Taco Bell is launching the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie. The key lime-style pie is limited beginning Nov. 6, according to a press release.

Dunkin' partners with Universal Pictures on Wicked line

November 5, 2025

Dunkin' is partnering with Universal Pictures to celebrate the feature film "Wicked: For Good." The brand is launching the Dunkin' x Wicked line with new…

Papa Johns releases its biggest pizza yet

November 4, 2025

Papa Johns just launched its biggest pizza yet, The Grand Papa, according to a press release.

Krispy Kreme expands menu with 9 flavors

November 4, 2025

Krispy Kreme has increased its everyday menu of doughnuts from 10 to 16, including several trending flavors, fan favorites requested on social media and…

McDonald's releases Buffalo Ranch Sauce, Chips Ahoy Frappé

October 29, 2025

McDonald's has released a Buffalo Ranch Sauce, giving fans a blend of tangy and bold sauce balanced by cool and creamy ranch, according to a press release.

Taco Bell's Live Más Café makes Texas debut

October 29, 2025

Taco Bell will debut its Live Más Café concept in Dallas on Nov. 6 and Houston on Nov. 20, according to a press release.