Graeter's Ice Cream pairs with amusement park King's Island for ice cream creation

May 28, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream has created Beast Feast: Cookie Dough Unleashed, an LTO flavor inspired by King's Island's well-known rollercoaster, The Beast, according…

Taco Bell partners with Mike's Hot Honey to create spicy sauce

May 22, 2025

Taco Bell has released Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Sauce in partnership with Mike's Hot Honey. It's the first time Mike's Hot Honey has collaborated to create a…

Krispy Kreme collaborates with PAC-MAN

May 20, 2025

Fans unlocked the return of the fan-favorite Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts by helping Krispy Kreme achieve a "high score" of giving away 45,000 free Original…

Casey's teams up with Food Network chef to celebrate pizza's return

May 15, 2025

Casey's has partnered with Food Network star and chef Andrew Zimmern to celebrate the return of the company's BBQ Brisket Pizza. according to a press release.

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

Botrista Debuts New Beverage Innovations, Expanded AI Capabilities at the National Restaurant Association Show

Botrista debuts new categories including dessert drinks and better for your options like: low calorie, functional, antioxidant, protein beverages, along with…

McDonald's to add its CosMc's drinks to regular menus

May 7, 2025

McDonald's will add its spinoff CosMc's drinks to its regular menu, according to its CEO Chris Kempczinski. During a Q1 earnings call, the Chicago-based burger…

KFC brings back Chicken & Waffles

April 29, 2025

For the first time in five years, chicken and waffles are back on KFC menus nationwide, according to a press release.

Kar's Nuts, Dunkin' launch coffee, donut flavored trail mixes

April 29, 2025

Kar's Nuts, in collaboration with Dunkin', has released two trail mix flavors inspired by Dunkin' beverages and donuts, according to a press release. The Kar's…

Church's Texas Chicken enters value meals game with rapper Harry Mack

April 29, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken has launched its value menu, dubbed Real Deals. Real Deals gives guests the freedom to mix and match two fan-favorite items starting at…

Sonic unveils Unicorn Dreams Slush, collectable straws

April 28, 2025

Sonic has unveiled the Unicorn Dreams Slush, which will available May 5 nationwide.

Wienerschnitzel launches Southern Bird Dogs

April 25, 2025

Wienerschnitzel will launch Southern Bird Dogs April 28 at more than 300 restaurants. The Bird Dogs are crispy fried chicken tenders served on hot dog buns…

McDonald's adds chicken strips after 5-year disappearance

April 25, 2025

McDonald's is bringing chicken strips back to its menu as of May 5 after a five-year disappearance.

Taco John's releases 5-hour energy hot sauce

April 24, 2025

Taco John's has released a 5-hour Energy Energizing Hot Sauce just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The hot sauce ENERGY Inspired Energizing BBQ Sauce is part of a…

5 Essential Products Every Franchise Needs for Consistency

In the competitive world of restaurant franchising, consistency isn't just important — it's your brand. When customers walk through the doors of your…

Del Taco launches brand refresh, EL Big Boxes

April 23, 2025

Del Taco is debuting a new brand campaign along with the launch of three new EL Big Boxes.

Krispy Kreme launches cheesecake-inspired doughnut collection

April 23, 2025

Krispy Kreme has released a Craving Cheesecake Collection, featuring three limited-time doughnuts inspired by cheesecake flavors, according to a press release.

Hardee's franchisee association teams with financial wellness provider

April 22, 2025

DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay solutions, has partnered with the Independent Hardee's Franchisee Association as a silver level associate member.

HTeaO opens 7 stores

April 22, 2025

HTeaO announced seven store openings in Texas, Tennessee and Missouri in the first quarter of 2025. This is part of the ice tea's brand overall growth…

Rita's launches Cola Italian Ice lineup

April 22, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has introduced a Cola Italian Ice flavor, inspired by the classic soda, according to a press release. Available for a…