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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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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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Kylie Jenner brings her King Kylie era to Dunkin' with summer menu

July 8, 2026

Dunkin' has partnered with Kylie Jenner to launch The King Kylie Collection, a limited-time lineup of pink summer beverages inspired by her persona, according…

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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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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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How Pizza Hut unified global customer feedback into one powerful CX ecosystem

See how Pizza Hut partnered with SMG to bring together feedback from surveys, review sites, and third-party delivery platforms—creating a more complete view of…

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches national giveaway

July 2, 2026

Krispy Krunchy Chicken is celebrating National Fried Chicken Day — July 6 — with a customer giveaway totaling $1,000. The company has announced 10 winners will…

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White Castle, Garage Beer team up on summer collab

July 1, 2026

White Castle and Garage Beer have partnered to launch a series of collaborations this summer, beginning with a limited-edition bundle designed for retail…

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How Bojangles turned drive-thru consistency into business growth

See how Bojangles improved drive-thru performance with AI, operational insights, and a focus on consistency

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KFC, Jackass partner to make sure you don’t blow your finger lickin' fingers off this 4th of July

June 30, 2026

KFC has teamed up with the "Jackass: Best and Last" film for an irreverent PSA to remind fans to keep their fingers safe this 4th of July holiday, according to…

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Arby’s partners with Malin Akerman, Harry Jowsey for $1.99 slider campaign

June 25, 2026

Arby's is introducing a nationwide, limited-time promotion featuring its line of sliders for $1.99 each, according to a press release.

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Hardee’s partners with NASCAR's Bubba Wallace for limited-edition combo meal

June 25, 2026

Hardee's has launched "Bubba's Full Throttle Meal," a special limited-edition combo celebrating its partnership with 23XI Racing and NASCAR driver Bubba…

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Carl's Jr. offers free burgers to road trippers who bypass Jack in the Box

June 25, 2026

As Americans prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer, Carl's Jr. is issuing a playful challenge to road trippers to bypass a competitor…

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Taco Bell launches global L.O.C.O.S. platform to target emotional fans

June 23, 2026

Taco Bell has launched its global platform, L.O.C.O.S., on Tuesday, aiming to connect with fans experiencing intense emotions from sports events, personal…

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From kitchens to tech hubs: Inside fast casual’s digital revolution

In the latest episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastCasual.com, sits down with Luke Wilwerding, Vice President of North…

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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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Hardee's offers free biscuits to drivers with empty gas tanks

June 18, 2026

Hardee's is launching a promotional campaign called "Running on Full" to offer free breakfast biscuits to customers facing high gas prices, according to a…

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Dunkin’ brings Banana Ball stars to Nashville for hospital visit, grand opening

June 18, 2026

Banana Ball players from the Party Animals and Texas Tailgaters will host community events in Nashville this week, including a hospital visit and a Dunkin…

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Former Domino's veteran Jimmy Simonte joins Hungry Howie's as EVP of marketing

June 17, 2026

Jimmy Simonte has joined Hungry Howie's as executive vice president of marketing. In his new role, Simonte will lead the pizza chain's marketing strategy and…

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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…

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