KFC teams up with Life Is Good for new merch line

Apr 26, 2024

KFC and Life Is Good are now selling t-shirts and hats with the brands’ signature slogans.

Blackstone to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe in $2B deal

Apr 24, 2024

Levine Leichtman agrees to sell Atlanta-based 1,400-unit fast-casual brand

Unlocking the Power of LTOs

Apr 24, 2024

Amid slowing traffic and rising costs, innovative brands are tapping into the power of attention-grabbing limited-time offers to drive sales, boost customer frequency and bolster their brands. But striking a balance between culinary trends...

Taco Bell promotes its new Cantina Chicken with a $5 ‘Discovery Box’

Apr 23, 2024

The restaurant company has recruited LeBron James and Jason Sudeikis to promote its new Taco Discovery Box, available on Taco Tuesdays through early June.

Stacey Pool resigns as Noodles & Company’s chief marketing officer

Apr 19, 2024

After serving in that role for four years she is moving on to work in the auto aftermarket sector

Tijuana Flats sells to new group, closes 11 restaurants and files Chap. 11

Apr 19, 2024

Florida-based fast-casual restaurant brand sells to Flatheads LLC; Joe Christina to remain CEO

The restaurant industry has the highest degree of employee burnout, study shows

Apr 19, 2024

A study from BBADegree.org and Glassdoor found that Chipotle, Starbucks and more restaurant companies had high degrees of burnout

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC

Apr 19, 2024

Plus innovation at Beyond Juicery & Eatery, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Carl’s Jr., Chick N Max, Chicken Guy, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Church’s Texas Chicken, Dave & Busters, Domino’s, Einstein Bros Bagels, Farmer Boys, Hooters, Iron Hill Brewery &...

Smalls Sliders mixes its own ‘Smorange’ Pantone color

Apr 18, 2024

Quick-service restaurant brand creates signature hue with institute

Bojangles’ Bird Dog offers chicken spin on classic hot dog

Apr 08, 2024

Quick-service restaurant brand dresses up tender snack with pickles and sauce on split-top bun