Small restaurants, big impact: Why mom-and-pop eateries still matter

Despite the presence of national restaurant chains, research consistently shows diners form their most-lasting and meaningful memories in independently owned…

McDonald's releases Special Edition Gold Sauce

August 27, 2025

McDonald's as released a limited edition Special Edition Gold Sauce. The sauce is a blend of North Carolina BBQ sauce infused with notes of honey, smoke and…

Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes

Beth Stockmoe, VP of operations for Mooyah, discusses the brand's food and operations in our latest Restaurant Operator Podcast.

Papa Murphy's partners with Mike's Hot Honey on LTO

August 25, 2025

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has a new LTO beginning today. The Ultimate Pepperoni features Mike's Hot Honey. The pizza is available systemwide through…

Pizza Hut launches Crafted Flatzz hand-crafted personal pizza

August 20, 2025

Pizza Hut has released its Crafted Flatzz, a LTO pizza lineup designed to bring both flavors and big energy. Crafted Flatzz are $5 before 5 p.m. in the U.S.…

Marble Slab Creamery partners with The Dairy Alliance for sundae

August 18, 2025

Marble Slab Creamery, a FAT Brands company, has partnered with The Dairy Alliance on a limited-edition treat combining global flavors with Marble Slab's…

How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…

Papa Johns Canada releases Aloha Trio Hawaiian-inspired pizzas

August 11, 2025

Papa Johns Canada has released a trio of Hawaiian-inspired pizzas, according to a press release.

Former Marine turns Wetzel's Pretzels into a mall powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tyler Dutton went from a teenage pretzel maker to a Marine and now a thriving Wetzel’s Pretzels franchise owner at the Mall of America, driven by years of hard…

What 35 years as a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchisee taught this entrepreneur

August 4, 2025

Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs…

Sbarro partners with Mike's Hot Honey on Double Duo Pizza

August 4, 2025

Starting this week, guests at Sbarro restaurants can "Eat the Heat" by adding a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey to their Double Duo Pizza, The Double Duo Pizza…

Driven by taste: Saroki's rapid rise in the QSR gas station market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza, a Michigan-based QSR chain, has rapidly expanded to 19 locations since 2012 by focusing on quality ingredients, consistent…

Jack in the Box brings back limited-edition space-flavored Coca-Cola product

July 25, 2025

Jack in the Box is bringing back Coca-Cola Starlight, a limited edition Coke product from 2022.

Andy's Frozen Custard intros drink category

July 24, 2025

Andy's Frozen Custard has launched a drink category called Andy's Soda Shoppe.

Beyond the food court: Auntie Anne's doubles down on non-traditional growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Auntie Anne's is expanding its presence beyond mall settings into high-traffic locations like airports, train stations and stadiums, optimizing for convenience…

Taco Bell tests Luxe Value Menu with $3 or less items

July 17, 2025

Taco Bell is testing its Luxe Value Menu, which has items priced at $3 or less, in its Indianapolis market. The menu is available for a limited time only…

Graeter's celebrates 155th anniversary with new flavors, fresh summer drinks

July 15, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream will celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July with the release of bonus flavors including Pineapple Passion Fruit Sorbet and Minty…

Why White Castle owns the night with late, 24/7 hours

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

White Castle turns to Night Castle late at night. With restaurants open until 1 a.m. or later, the brand has become an oasis for late-night Cravers.

Iconic Snack Wraps back to stay on McDonald's menu

July 10, 2025

The iconic Snack Wrap, which hasn't been seen on McDonald's menus in nearly a decade, is back as a permanent menu item.

Krispy Kreme partners with Warner Bros. for superhero doughnut line

July 9, 2025

Krispy Kreme and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have teamed up on a line of superhero doughnuts called the "Hungry for Heroes" line. The DC…