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The boxers in Sonic Drive-In's new "Thirst Trap" clothing line
Quick Service
Sonic Drive-In launches ‘Thirst Trap’ clothing line in the run up to Valentine’s DaySonic Drive-In launches ‘Thirst Trap’ clothing line in the run up to Valentine’s Day

The chain is also discounting drinks by 50% when ordered through its app

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Feb 7, 2025
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Starbucks barista with cup
Quick Service
Starbucks baristas are writing more than just names on cups—and not everyone is happy about itStarbucks baristas begin handwriting notes on cups
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 7, 2025
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Cracker Barrel store exterior
Marketing & Branding
Cracker Barrel responds to egg inflation with special promotionCracker Barrel responds to egg inflation with special promotion
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 6, 2025
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Chipotle bowl with guacamole
Quick Service
Starbucks marketing, franchising growth, Chipotle-tariffsStarbucks marketing, franchising growth, Chipotle-tariffs
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Feb 6, 2025
Jeremy Strong plays himself in a vat of coffee beans in a Dunkin' commercial that aired during the Grammy Awards
Marketing & Branding
Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaignBen Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign
byBret Thorn
Feb 5, 2025
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Fogo de Chão Georgeanne Erickson CMO
Executives
Fogo de Chão names Georgeanne Erickson CMOFogo de Chão names Georgeanne Erickson CMO
byRon Ruggless
Feb 5, 2025
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Uncle O'Grimacey, Grimace's Irish uncle, has returned to promote the Shamrock Shake
Quick Service
McDonald’s embraces nostalgia with the return of Uncle O’Grimacey
McDonald’s embraces nostalgia with the return of Uncle O’Grimacey
Feb 4, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Applebee's Date Night Pass
Casual Dining
Applebee’s brings back its popular Date Night Pass
Applebee’s brings back its popular Date Night Pass
Feb 4, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Just Salad blue bowls
Executives
Just Salad makes three executive changes
Just Salad makes three executive changes
Feb 3, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Chicken wing prices are the highest they've been since 2022
Marketing & Branding
Super Bowl promotions hit the menu as food spending is expected to increase for the game
Super Bowl promotions hit the menu as food spending is expected to increase for the game
Jan 31, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Subway Oreo footlong cookie
Quick Service
Subway, Wendy’s partner with cookie brands on LTO menu items
Subway, Wendy’s partner with cookie brands on LTO menu items
Jan 31, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Woman recording herself cooking
Marketing & Branding
Nation’s Restaurant News launches new content series on social media influencers
Nation’s Restaurant News launches new content series on social media influencers
Jan 30, 2025
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
The Angel Reese Special includes a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese featuring a new BBQ sauce, as well as fries, and a drink.
Quick Service
McDonald’s, WNBA star team up for the Angel Reese Special
McDonald’s, WNBA star team up for the Angel Reese Special
Jan 30, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
OPI Snack in :60 Challenge Kits Wingstop
Marketing & Branding
Wingstop teams with OPI RapiDry nail polish for promotion
Wingstop teams with OPI RapiDry nail polish for promotion
Jan 30, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Domino's Pizza Yellow Tail wine
Marketing & Branding
Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership
Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership
Jan 30, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
The new Mango Habanero Chicken is El Pollo Loco’s first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
Quick Service
El Pollo Loco introduces its first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
El Pollo Loco introduces its first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
Jan 30, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Chili's storefront
Casual Dining
Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding
Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding
Jan 30, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
chili's
Casual Dining
Chili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investments
Chili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investments
Jan 29, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
McDonald's Canada's Bestie Bundle
Quick Service
McDonald’s new CMO Alyssa Buetikofer demonstrates the chain’s deep bench
McDonald’s new CMO Alyssa Buetikofer demonstrates the chain’s deep bench
Jan 29, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Quick Service
Dunkin’ rolls out Valentine’s Day-themed merch in collaboration with artist Corey Paige Designs
Dunkin’ rolls out Valentine’s Day-themed merch in collaboration with artist Corey Paige Designs
Jan 29, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Popeyes x Don Julio collab
Top 500 Restaurants
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Jan 29, 2025
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byAlly MacConchie, Digital Content Producer
Tom's Watch Bar
Casual Dining
Tom’s Watch Bar is ready for primetime
Tom’s Watch Bar is ready for primetime
Jan 29, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Top 500 Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime
Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime
Jan 28, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Potbelly
Fast Casual
Potbelly’s new stage-gate process is paying off
Potbelly’s new stage-gate process is paying off
Jan 28, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Chipotle's "Extra Sunday" promotion
Top 500 Restaurants
Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl
Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl
Jan 28, 2025
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Tariq Hassan
Quick Service
McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan is leaving the company
McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan is leaving the company
Jan 27, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Starbucks sign in window
Top 500 Restaurants
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
Jan 27, 2025
byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches
Applebee's Boneless Wings
Top 500 Restaurants
Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl
Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl
Jan 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Just Salad recipe generator Salad AI
Fast Casual
Just Salad launches recipe generator on mobile app
Just Salad launches recipe generator on mobile app
Jan 24, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
McDonald's Pokémon GO activation
Quick Service
McDonald’s introduces Pokémon Happy Meals, activations
McDonald’s introduces Pokémon Happy Meals, activations
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Chipotle has recruited three TikTok creators for giveaway promotion
Chipotle has recruited three TikTok creators for giveaway promotion
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Red Robin
Casual Dining
Red Robin gains momentum from local marketing efforts
Red Robin gains momentum from local marketing efforts
Jan 21, 2025
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1 Min Read
Lunar New Year lanterns Chinese Menu Online survey items
Marketing & Branding
Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus
Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Chick-fil-A's new family meals
Quick Service
Chick-fil-A launches Family Style Meals with 3 entrée choices
Chick-fil-A launches Family Style Meals with 3 entrée choices
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
El Pollo Loco
Marketing & Branding
El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025
El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Casual Dining
Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth
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Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
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