Food & Beverage News & Media

Graeter’s Ice Cream partners with Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby LTO flavor

April 15, 2026

Graeter's Ice Cream has released a limited-edition flavor, Backstretch Bourbon Cherry, as an officially licensed ice cream of the Kentucky Derby, according to…

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Taco Bell to launch Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets nationwide April 16

April 13, 2026

Taco Bell is expanding its crispy chicken lineup with the launch of Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, a menu item that transforms the brand's spiciest…

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Saucy by KFC adds Drips by Pepsi beverages to menu

April 8, 2026

Saucy by KFC, KFC's fast casual brand, has upped its beverage offerings with the addition of Drips by Pepsi to the menu. The 16-ounce drinks combine PepsiCo…

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Little Caesars VP of franchise development talks brand growth, solid operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bryan Ketelhut, VP of franchise and business development for Little Caesars.

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Del Taco leans into 90s nostalgia with return of Big Fat Tacos, Del Flipz

April 7, 2026

Del Taco has launched a variety of limited-time, 90s-inspired classics, according to a press release.

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Arby's intros French Dip Royale LTO

April 3, 2026

Arby's has introduced the French Dip Royale, a new limited-time menu item available nationwide through May 25, according to a press release.

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White Castle debuts Chicken Fajita Slider; Jalapeño Cravioli Side

April 2, 2026

White Castle will release the Chicken Fajita Slider on April 6. It features all-white meat topped with grilled onions and peppers, jalapeño cheese and green…

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Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

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Hungry Howie's introduces Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust

March 31, 2026

Hungry Howie's has debuted its latest limited-edition flavored innovation, Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust, from now through June 28, according to a press…

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Papa Johns launches oven-toasted sandwiches

March 31, 2026

Papa Johns has debuted a line of oven-toasted sandwiches, according to a press release.

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Wendy's updates spicy chicken sandwich with new recipe, panko breading

March 30, 2026

Wendy's has launched a redesigned Spicy Chicken Sandwich, featuring changes to the item's breading, marinade and bun, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars expands menu with Four-N-One Stix LTO

March 25, 2026

Little Caesars has launched Four-N-One Stix, a product designed to meet the growing need for shareable snack food. The offering launched this week and features…

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Hidden Profit Loss in Multi-Unit Restaurants

Multi-unit restaurant brands often lose profit not from major cost swings, but from small, inconsistent daily decisions across locations. This eBook reveals…

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Taco Bell puts chicken on the menu as chain pivots to poultry innovation

March 24, 2026

Taco Bell is expanding its chicken offerings with the launch of a limited-time slider and the addition of a permanent menu item, according to a press release.

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How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

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Krispy Kreme creates Bracket Bash Dozen in time for March Madness

March 19, 2026

Krispy Kreme has create a Bracket Bash Dozen doughnut box as March Madness kicks off, according to a press release.

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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

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White Castle broadens freezer aisle availability for Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider

March 16, 2026

White Castle is expanding the retail distribution of its Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider following a limited initial release last year.

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Chick-fil-A intros Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken sandwich, Strawberry Hibiscus beverages

March 6, 2026

Chick-fil-A will add a new chicken sandwich and a line of strawberry hibiscus drinks to its national menu starting March 9, according to a press release.

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Whataburger launches Strawberry Hibiscus Whatafresher

March 4, 2026

Whataburger has launched the Strawberry Hibiscus Whatafresher. The beverage joins the Whatafresher craft beverage lineup for a limited time, according to a…

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