KFC stages comeback with 'Free Bucket On Us' in-app offer

July 16, 2025

KFC is making a bold play to reclaim its fried chicken crown, launching a "comeback era" highlighted by a "Free Bucket On Us" digital offer available…

Chick-fil-A enhances Code Moo digital game for summer

July 15, 2025

Chick-fil-A is bringing new missions to its animated Code Moo digital game. Rewards include food items and limited-time cow-themed merch, according to a press…

Krystal expands South Carolina presence

July 15, 2025

Southern slider brand Krystal has opened a corporate store in Walterboro, South Carolina. The brand is offering $1 Krystal sliders in-store through Thursday…

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…

Coffee, beer, burger prices inch up; wings, burritos hold steady

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Toast's Menu Price Monitor aggregates sales data from approximately 140,000 restaurants on the Toast platform, offering a granular look at menu inflation as of…

Giordano's partners with The Original Rainbow Cone

July 14, 2025

Chicago staple Giordano's has partnered with The Original Rainbow Cone to launch its latest installment in its "Chi-Town Flavors" series, a curated collection…

Why White Castle owns the night with late, 24/7 hours

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

White Castle turns to Night Castle late at night. With restaurants open until 1 a.m. or later, the brand has become an oasis for late-night Cravers.

Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…

Little Caesars launches first-ever 'More for $9.99' menu

July 10, 2025

Detroit, Michigan-based Little Caesars has launched its first-ever value menu. The More for $9.99 menu offers a variety of menu-mix options, according to a…

Baskin-Robbins partners with beauty brand Laneige for popular lip product

July 10, 2025

Baskin-Robbins has partnered with beauty brand Laneige to create the Laneige Rainbow Sherbet Lip Sleeping Mask.

Iconic Snack Wraps back to stay on McDonald's menu

July 10, 2025

The iconic Snack Wrap, which hasn't been seen on McDonald's menus in nearly a decade, is back as a permanent menu item.

Five Guys has continued its partnership with CloudKitchens - Opening at Lake Union Eats in Seattle

Five Guys is now serving their world renowned burgers, fries, and milkshakes to their fans in Seattle

Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches $5.99 inflation-buster combo

July 9, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has relaunched its Your Choice Combo for $5.99. The Your Choice Combo offers guests the option of three-piece bone-in chicken…

Bright Penny Brewing Co. pairs signature craft beer with pizza

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Tory Williams, general manager of Bright Penny…

4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…

Wendy's CEO leaving for The Hershey Company

July 8, 2025

Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner is leaving the company to take over the reins as president and CEO of The Hershey Company effective July 18, 2025. He has…

Is labor shortage the new normal? How QSR leaders can adjust to demographic realities

by John Dorer — CEO, eb3.work

The restaurant industry is facing a severe and growing labor shortage due to retiring workers and pandemic-related staff reductions, necessitating a…

Culinary Tides, Buona Companies, Roll Mobility leaders to give executive perspectives at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four speakers will give their executive perspectives in an address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit October 7, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

How Fry the Coop founder traded everything for freedom (and fried chicken)

On this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we sit down with Joe Fontana who went from being stuck in a cubicle to running one of the most…

QSRs face headwinds, but Taco John's finds its flavor formula

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Taco John's is innovating its menu under the leadership of corporate chef Brad Bergaus to attract new consumers while re-imagining classic dishes with a focus…