Fan favorites make comeback at Taco Bell

April 5, 2016

Taco Bell is granting fans' wishes by bringing back both the Beefy Crunch Burrito and Cheesy Double Beef Burrito.

Why restaurants should use menu-labeling delay to ensure accuracy

Even though some public health advocates have claimed the extension is a setback for public health, the good news is the delay gives food service operators…

Ben's Soft Pretzels raises funds for fallen veterans on 'National Pretzel Day'

April 4, 2016

To celebrate National Pretzel Day on April 26, Ben's Soft Pretzels will give away pretzels with a minimum $1-donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

Rita's Italian Ice releases updated mobile app

April 4, 2016

Rita's Italian Ice has unveiled its updated mobile loyalty app.

Captain D's pays homage to its roots with Nashville Hot Fish LTO

April 4, 2016

Captain D's LLC has launched launched its Nashville Hot Fish.

Blimpie to celebrate 52nd birthday with 52-cent subs

April 4, 2016

To celebrate Blimpie's 52nd birthday, stores nationwide will serve up sandwiches at 1960s prices today.

Why millennials make valuable franchise partners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials have ignited rapid change in the industry and view franchising differently than the previous generation of business owners.

White Castle gets in on April Fool's Day fun

April 1, 2016

The chain stated it will begin nationwide delivery of The Original Slider in Crave Cases (30 Sliders) via Crave Copters, unmanned aerial vehicles more…

Sonic brings back old-fashioned twist with soda pop shoppe

April 1, 2016

Sonic Drive-In launched its soda pop shoppe, a new line of sweet cream sodas.

KFC cooking up a menu surprise? Special event invite teases new lunch offering

April 1, 2016

An event invite mysteriously mentions there is a transformation soon to take place within the KFC food strategy.

Cousins Subs awards fan 'Big Red' experience

March 31, 2016

Cousins Subs and University of Wisconsin Athletics partnered to award a Badger fan and cancer survivor with the "Big Red" experience.

McDonald's Money Monopoly promises more prizes, more winners

March 31, 2016

The McDonald's Money Monopoly Game kicks off this week.

Krystal shuns the ho-hum in new marketing strategy

March 31, 2016

The Krystal Company's latest marketing campaign is called "shun the ho-hum."

Burger King puts a saucy twist on its new 'angry' burger

March 30, 2016

Burger King is seeing red, at least when it comes to the buns on its newest U.S. menu offering.

Culver's best-selling LTO returns to menu

March 30, 2016

Culver's best-selling LTO, the Colby Jack Pub Burger, is back in restaurants for a limited-time only.

Social Media Is Running (Not Ruining) Your Restaurant…Why That’s A Good Thing

Watch the full session video of the opening keynote of the 2016 Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit. Speaker: Andrew Gruel, Founder and Head Chef of…

Auntie Anne's to celebrate 'National Pretzel Day'

March 29, 2016

In celebration of National Pretzel Day (April 26), Auntie Anne's is offering guests who sign up for the brand's "My Pretzel Perks" app the choice of one free…

Infographic: Are you using Instagram to attract Millennials?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Of Instagram's 40 million monthly users, 90 percent are Millennials.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's partner with Midnight Moonshine on new menu offering

March 25, 2016

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have joined forces with Midnight Moon Moonshine to introduce the Midnight Moonshine burger.

Arcos Dorados unveils premium burger offering

March 25, 2016

Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchisee operating in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, has unveiled a new premium burger…