Touchdown: Little Caesars scores big with Justin Jefferson, Jared Goff, George Kittle

August 18, 2026

Little Caesars is returning for its fifth year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL with its 2026 campaign featuring national partnerships with Justin…

Carl's Jr. offers free spicy chicken sandwiches for bad date stories

August 14, 2026

Carl's Jr. is encouraging customers to raise their standards as summer comes to a close by offering a complimentary sandwich to those who share their recent…

Jet's Pizza scores naming rights to HS fitness facility

August 14, 2026

Beachwood City Schools in Ohio has finalized a 10-year, $120,000 naming rights agreement with Jet's Pizza to support the new fitness facility at Beachwood High…

Taco Bell teams up with Tajín, Peso Pluma for new LTO lineup

August 12, 2026

Taco Bell is bringing Tajín's iconic chile lime flavor to its fan favorites, creating a limited-time lineup that kicks off August 13, according to a news…

Krystal catches ICEE fever

August 11, 2026

This summer, Krystal is teaming up with ICEE to celebrate the inaugural National ICEE Day on Aug. 18, joining Walmart Fuel, Urban Air Adventure Park, AMC…

Espresso Patronum: Tim Hortons brews up spellbinding Harry Potter treats

August 10, 2026

Tim Hortons restaurants in the U.S. are launching a Harry Potter-inspired menu and merchandise line starting Aug. 12 to celebrate Back to Hogwarts and the 25th…

Iconex Acquires Heartland Label Printers

M2S Group Strengthens Iconex Market Position and Footprint Through Acquisition of Heartland Label Printers

Auntie Anne’s launches global partnership with Dreamworks' Gabby’s Dollhouse

August 5, 2026

This month, Auntie Anne's one of seven iconic brands within Atlanta-based GoTo Foods, launches its first-ever global brand partnership with DreamWorks…

Got sass and a love for biscuits? Hardee's wants your Meemaw

August 5, 2026

Hardee's wants to meet your grandma.

White Castle, USA Luge extend partnership through 2029

August 5, 2026

White Castle and USA Luge have renewed their partnership through August 2029, extending a relationship that began in 2017, according to a press release.

Church's Texas Chicken, Mr. Tendernism launch flavor campaign

August 4, 2026

Church's Texas Chicken is partnering with food personality and pitmaster Walter "Mr. Tendernism" Johnson for a multi-part content series highlighting the…

Panda Express releases blind-box bag charms featuring mascot

August 4, 2026

Panda Express is introducing a newly illustrated version of its mascot, Pei Pei, with a digital storytelling series and a limited-edition collectible drop…

Whataburger celebrates anniversary with deals

July 27, 2026

Whataburger is celebrating its 76th anniversary throughout August with weekly app-exclusive deals for its rewards members, including 76-cent specials and a…

Popeyes brings viral Hamptons chicken tender tower nationwide

July 22, 2026

Popeyes is celebrating its chicken tenders with a national meal deal and a partnership with The Surf Lodge in the Hamptons, according to a press release.

The next generation of QSRs Part 2: How AI, personalization are turning loyalty into a growth engine

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Following Part 1’s look at how rising costs and changing consumer expectations are reshaping value, Part 2 examines how QSR brands are using loyalty data, AI…

Wendy's launches Sonic the Hedgehog kids' meals with trading cards

July 21, 2026

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, Wendy's is offering a collectible Kids' Meal experience this summer featuring one of seven character…

Rita's Italian Ice teams up with TBS for comedy-themed summer menu

July 21, 2026

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has partnered with television network TBS to launch "A Shirley Good Time," a limited-time summer promotion featuring…

Burger King introduces new manager role, Whopper guarantee policy

July 20, 2026

Burger King is launching two customer service initiatives based on feedback received during a recent listening initiative led by the company's leadership. The…

Irv's Burgers to host 'I-Scream Carnival' ahead of Eli Roth horror film release

July 17, 2026

Irv's Burgers is partnering with filmmaker Eli Roth for a limited-time promotional collaboration ahead of the theatrical release of his upcoming horror movie…

How Golden Chick is taking on QSR giants with new ‘Gimme That Golden’ campaign

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Golden Chick CMO Howard Terry discusses how the brand's energetic new "Gimme That Golden" campaign modernizes the legacy concept to compete with major QSR…