Food & Beverage News & Media

Backed by social media demand, Panda Express returns hot orange chicken

July 10, 2026

Panda Express has relaunched the chain's Hot Orange Chicken. The limited-time sandwich will be available July 11, just ahead of National Chicken Day, July 15…

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Marble Slab Creamery offers small ice cream for National Ice Cream Day

July 10, 2026

Marble Slab Creamery is offering loyalty members a free small ice cream on July 19 for National Ice Cream Day, according to a press release.

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A masterclass in munchies: Why Kahala Brands is betting big on twist and scoop

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kahala Brands is pairing Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel’s Pretzels under one roof as a strategic co-branding initiative designed to reduce franchisee overhead…

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Häagen-Dazs Shops debuts Sundae Series with Sunday rewards club

July 9, 2026

Häagen-Dazs Shops is introducing a new Sundae Series nationwide, featuring a collection of three classic ice cream sundaes available through Nov. 4, according…

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Gong Cha tea launches Harry Potter themed packaging

July 8, 2026

Gong cha, the international tea brand with more than 2,200 locations in 33 markets, has launched its Harry Potter-themed line of packaging through a…

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Evolution of the LTO: How TikTok is driving menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton

Designed to inspire, entertain and spark conversation, TikTok has transformed everyday menu items — and customers — into viral sensations. Welcome to the next…

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HTeaO to host grand opening celebration in Lowell, Arkansas

July 8, 2026

Iced tea franchise HTeaO will host the grand opening of its first Lowell, Arkansas, location on Saturday, July 11, according to a press release.

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Report: Cyberattacks hit 78% of restaurants despite security confidence

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

A 10-unit restaurant chain could lose between $20,000 and $50,000 during a two-hour outage on a busy Friday evening, excluding recovery costs such as forensic…

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Burger King extends chicken sandwich lineup

July 7, 2026

Burger King has announced the launch of two new additions to its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup: the Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and the Club…

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Sbarro launches limited-time Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

July 7, 2026

Sbarro has launched its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available from now through Aug. 16 at participating locations across the United…

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Krispy Kreme partners with Girl Scouts for cookie-inspired doughnut lineup

July 7, 2026

Krispy Kreme and Girl Scouts of the USA are partnering to launch a new, limited-time doughnut collection beginning today.

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Smalls Sliders launches Soda Shakes, Coca-Cola’s new concentrated syrups

July 6, 2026

Smalls Sliders is rolling out two new beverages for the summer season. The company has announced its new line of Soda Shakes, featuring Fanta and Barq's Root…

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Jollibee expands menu with nationwide rollout of chicken nuggets

July 2, 2026

Chicken chain Jollibee has launched Chicken Nuggets at all nationwide locations, according to a press release.

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Hungry Howie’s adds Spicy Sesame to flavored crust lineup for summer

June 30, 2026

Hungry Howie's has debuted its newest limited-time innovation, Spicy Sesame Flavored Crust, which will be available from now through the end of September, or…

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How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…

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Rita’s Italian Ice brings back patriotic 4th of Gelati for summer

June 24, 2026

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has brought back its 4th of Gelati treat for a limited time to celebrate the Fourth of July and the start of summer…

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Dunkin’ launches patriotic menu, merchandise for America's 250th birthday

June 24, 2026

Dunkin' has launched a lineup of limited-time beverages, bakery treats and merchandise designed to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July and America's 250th…

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Little Caesars creates specialty pizza for upcoming 'Spider-Man' film

June 22, 2026

Little Caesars has partnered with Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" ahead of the movie's theatrical release on July 31, according to a press release.

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Sonic launches $2.50 menu for America's 250th birthday

June 19, 2026

Sonic Drive-In is launching a limited-time value menu to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday this summer, according to a press release.

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Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

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