Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies celebrate US's 250th with limited-time items

June 18, 2026

Sister dessert chains Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies are rolling out a lineup of red, white and blue treats in celebration of America's 250th…

KFC's new 'chapter' features improved chicken, sauces, next-gen store design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

To stand out in a crowded market and appeal to Gen Z, KFC is launching a global brand transformation that modernizes its menu with updated tenders, sauces and…

KFC overhauls global menu, restaurant designs to battle fast-food sameness

June 15, 2026

KFC has announced a global brand evolution aimed at updating its menu and restaurant designs to combat what it describes as the sameness across the…

White Castle adds Garlic Parm Chicken Slider to summer menu

June 12, 2026

White Castle is expanding its summer menu with the introduction of the Garlic Parm Chicken Slider, available for a limited time starting June 15.

Dunkin’ partners with Barbie for pink summer drink lineup

June 3, 2026

Dunkin' has launched a summer beverage lineup featuring pink iced drinks and a collaboration with Mattel, Inc.'s Barbie brand, according to a press release.

White Castle adds veggie slider to menu

June 2, 2026

White Castle has added a veggie slider to its permanent menu, giving diners a non-meat option in addition to its beef, chicken and fish Sliders, according to a…

Del Taco launches nationwide value menu with items starting at $1

May 29, 2026

Del Taco has launched a nationwide value menu featuring more than 10 items with prices starting at $1, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut debuts Crispy Parm Pan Pizza

May 27, 2026

Pizza Hut has launched its Crispy Parm Pan Pizza, a nationwide menu addition aimed at appealing to both crust enthusiasts and those who typically discard it…

Tractor Beverage Company showcases Haymaker award-winning drinks at NRA Show

Tractor Beverage Company's John Murphy discusses what makes the company standout in the restaurant field and why you should choose their award-winning…

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What the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show Told Us About the Future of Restaurants

The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show made one thing clear: operators are no longer asking whether kitchen automation works. They are asking how fast…

Krispy Kreme launches limited-edition Masters of the Universe doughnut lineup

May 26, 2026

Krispy Kreme is partnering with Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios to launch a limited-edition doughnut collection inspired by the Masters of the Universe…

Whataburger gets spicy with Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick’n Sandwich

May 22, 2026

Whataburger will release the Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n Sandwich on June 2, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders debuts first-ever loaded fries, 2 dessert shakes

May 21, 2026

Smalls Sliders has launched its first-ever Loaded Fries and two hand-spun dessert shakes, Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding, available for a limited time at…

Taco Bell to bring back Shredded Beef Dipping Taco, debut Nacho Fries version

May 21, 2026

Taco Bell is bringing back its Shredded Beef Dipping Taco and introducing a new menu item, Shredded Beef Nacho Fries, at participating locations nationwide for…

Wendy's Canada launches seasonal menu with salad, beverages

May 19, 2026

Wendy's Canada has launched a menu of seasonal menu items, including a Strawberry Salad and a variety of flavored beverages, available at participating…

Sonic launches Frozen Refreshers

May 18, 2026

Sonic is expanding its beverage menu with the launch of Sonic Frozen Refreshers, a lineup that converts its fruit-and-tea drinks into an icy format for the…

Papa Murphy's Meaty Italian Pizza joins Papa's Picks lineup

May 15, 2026

Washington-based Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched the Meaty Italian Pizza, which joins the brand's Papa's Picks line-up, according to a press…

Taco Bell to launch Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza

May 14, 2026

Taco Bell will launch its Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza on May 21 for a limited time, according to a press release.

Papa Johns bringing signature garlic sauce to retail shelves this summer

May 13, 2026

Papa Johns is expanding into the grocery aisle with a nationwide launch of its bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce this summer, according to a press release.

Innovation in every sip: How Tractor Beverage Co. is changing the beverage landscape

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

John Murphy, chief revenue officer of Tractor Beverage Co., discusses the company's award-winning revival of the 17th-century "switchel" and how its organic…

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