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Home Run Inn selects quench to support new marketing efforts

July 17, 2026

Home Run Inn Pizza is preparing for a new integrated marketing campaign as the Chicago brand looks to drive growth across both its retail and restaurant…

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The 1:1 Personalization Playbook: Using AI to send every guest their own offer

In this session, Hang CEO Matt Smolin, whose platform powers millions of AI-personalized offers a month for restaurant brands, and Rev Ciancio, CMO of Salad…

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Krispy Kreme turns 89, rolls out 89-cent dozen

July 15, 2026

Krispy Kreme will celebrate the brand's 89th birthday Friday, July 17, by offering 89-cent Original Glazed doughnuts by the dozen, the company announced in a…

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Papa Johns brings back Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza

July 14, 2026

The Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza is back at Papa Johns for a limited time, according to a press release.

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Hot Dog on a Stick celebrates 80 years with 80-cent promo

July 14, 2026

Hot Dog on a Stick is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a one-day-only National Hot Dog Day promotion, according to a press release.

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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 — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

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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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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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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