Pizza Hut launches platform for crust lovers, seeks crust connoisseur

March 12, 2026

Pizza Hut is launching Hut Crust, a new platform celebrating the recognizable crusts that have defined the brand for generations.

McDonald’s launches 'First Job Confessional' campaign to highlight workplace skills

March 5, 2026

McDonald's has launched its "First Job Confessional" campaign, a reality TV-inspired initiative debuting March 6 to coincide with National Employee…

Taco Bell's Live Más Live returns at Hollywood Palladium with host Vince Staples

March 3, 2026

Taco Bell is hosting its Live Más Live: A Night at the Palladium. The one-night-only show is taking over the Hollywood Palladium, hosted by musical artist…

Chaos to Consistency: The 2026 Guide to Building Bulletproof Restaurant Operations

Miso Robotics is transforming commercial kitchens with AI-powered automation that increases speed, consistency, and profitability. Through intelligent robotics…

Presented by Miso Robotics

Long John Silver's wants to put fried fish in your dating app pictures

February 27, 2026

The fish pic has become one of the internet's most recognizable dating app tropes. Long John Silver's wants you to share your own fish pic by DM, according to…

Got marketing chops? Prove it: The 2nd Annual Top 30 Movers & Shakers Nominations are live

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Calling all restaurant marketing visionaries!

Wendy's offers free small chili with $5 purchase

February 20, 2026

Wendy's is offering guests a free small Chili with any $5 purchase for National Chili Day on Feb. 26. Chili has been a staple for the brand since 1969…

Panda Express rings in Lunar New Year by partnering with Nashville area schools

February 20, 2026

Panda Express has partnered with Nashville aria schools to ring in the Lunar New Year, according to a press release.

Dunkin’ wants to give you a glove to hold your iced beverage

February 19, 2026

Let's face it. Iced coffee is cold. Dunkin' wants to help you stay warm while still enjoying your cold beverage with an iced coffee glove.

Papa Johns makes playful run to become Michelin-starred restaurant

February 12, 2026

No pizzeria has ever earned a Michelin star, and Papa Johns wants to change that.

McDonald's caviar kits sell out in record time

February 11, 2026

McDonald's latest ploy to get people to try McNuggets had a high-brow offer. The Chicago-based burger brand released McNugget Caviar featuring Kits Baerii…

Pizza Hut teams with Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, Howie Dorough to launch heart-shaped pizzas

February 11, 2026

Pizza Hut has partnered with the Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter and Howie Dough to launch The Shape of My Heart-Shaped Pizza this Valentine's Day, according to a…

Peter Piper Pizza truly engrained in the communities it serves

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Peter Piper Pizza CMO Genaro Perez discusses how the 50-year-old legacy brand drives growth through affordable lunch buffets and a…

Sonic teams with Lisa Rinna to market All-American Sonic Smashers

February 9, 2026

Sonic's latest advertising campaign features actor, Real Housewife and Traitor Lisa Renna, according to a press release.

Empowering restaurants to thrive: How smart technology is transforming the guest experience and the bottom line

by Fast Casual

Amid modern restaurant challenges lies a powerful opportunity – by embracing innovative technology, restaurants can not only survive but truly thrive.

Presented by Oracle

Whataburger teams with Lainey Wilson to crown Feb. 4 as National Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day

January 30, 2026

Grammy-award winning music artist Lainey Wilson is partnering with Whataburger to declare Feb. 4 National Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day.

Pan pizza returns to Papa Johns; brand says they got it right this time

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

After years of development, Papa Johns is relaunching its pan pizza with a refined recipe featuring a garlic-Parmesan crust and a six-cheese blend, supported…

Carl's Jr offers free hangover burger, $20 promo cards on Feb. 9

January 28, 2026

Carl's Jr. is offering a free Hangover Breakfast Burger exclusively to Carl's Jr. My Rewards Members on Feb. 9, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut Middle East creates pasta approved by Italians. Kind of.

January 26, 2026

Pizza Hut Middle East has just launched pasta, according to a press release.

Subway takes on Southwest Airlines' middle seats with gift card offer

January 22, 2026

With Southwest ending its open seating policy Jan. 27, assigned seats means passengers may end up in the spot they dread the most: the middle seat. Subway…