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Papa Johns CEO looks to address past missteps with a back-to-basics strategy Papa Johns CEO looks to address past missteps with a back-to-basics strategy

The Atlanta-based pizza chain’s CEO Todd Penegor admitted that his predecessor’s move to make local advertising optional was “a big miss”

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jan 18, 2025

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Chick-fil-A's new family meals

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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Clockwise from top left: menu items from Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tim Hortons, and Noodles & Company

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

Jan 17, 2025

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ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Jan 17, 2025

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Why steaks, snacks, and sandwiches dominate America’s Favorite Chains Why steaks, snacks, and sandwiches dominate America’s Favorite Chains

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 14, 2025

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CosMc’s closures, restaurant hiring, Hartung/Portillo’s CosMc’s closures, restaurant hiring, Hartung/Portillo’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Jan 13, 2025

Handel's Peach pint

How Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream’s new CEO and CMO are guiding the brand into future

How Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream’s new CEO and CMO are guiding the bran

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Popeyes Game Day bundle

Popeyes offers a new Game Day Bundle with 24 wings

Popeyes offers a new Game Day Bundle with 24 wings

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Krispy Kreme promotes four new executives in global leadership shakeup

Krispy Kreme promotes four new executives in global leadership shakeup

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

KFC

Los Angeles fires, KFC, Yum Brands

Los Angeles fires, KFC, Yum Brands

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Sonic

Sonic kicks off the year with a late-winter menu

Sonic kicks off the year with a late-winter menu

Taco Bell Baja Dream beverages

Taco Bell is launching new beverages inspired by dirty soda

Taco Bell is launching new beverages inspired by dirty soda

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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KFC U.S. has big plans for a ‘brand transformation’ this year

KFC U.S. has big plans for a ‘brand transformation’ this year

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

White Castle exterior

White Castle names its first non-family member president in history of the company

White Castle names its first non-family member president in history of the company

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Swig names Todd Smith as chief commercial officer

Swig names Todd Smith as chief commercial officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Wendy's new 2 for $7 deal

Wendy’s debuts new 2 for $7 deal

Wendy’s debuts new 2 for $7 deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Taco Bell $5, $7 and $9 Luxe Cravings Boxes

Taco Bell expands its Luxe Box value offerings

Taco Bell expands its Luxe Box value offerings

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Trending this week: McDonald’s largest franchisee renews its agreement for 20 years

Trending this week: McDonald’s largest franchisee renews its agreement for 20 years

McValue Burgers

McDonald’s ramps up promotion of its new McValue menu

McDonald’s ramps up promotion of its new McValue menu

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme teams up with Pop-Tarts to launch 3 new donuts

Krispy Kreme teams up with Pop-Tarts to launch 3 new donuts

McDonald's

McDonald’s DEI, congestion pricing, Hickory Tavern

McDonald’s DEI, congestion pricing, Hickory Tavern

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

McDonald's

McDonald’s is ‘retiring’ some of its DEI practices

McDonald’s is ‘retiring’ some of its DEI practices

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

New Jack in the Box wraps

Jack in the Box rolls out two new wrap varieties

Jack in the Box rolls out two new wrap varieties

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken expands in Virginia with new location in Springfield

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken expands in Virginia with new location in Springfield

Subway meal deals

Subway offers new Meal of the Day bundles

Subway offers new Meal of the Day bundles

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

KFC $5 bowls

KFC brings back Nashville Hot Sauce for $5 bowls lineup

KFC brings back Nashville Hot Sauce for $5 bowls lineup

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Krispy Kreme online delivery returns one month after cybersecurity attack

Krispy Kreme online delivery returns one month after cybersecurity attack

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Del Taco chicken burrito

Del Taco rings in the New Year with new value offerings

Del Taco rings in the New Year with new value offerings

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Starbucks new cortado

Starbucks adds Cortado espresso beverage to its menu

Starbucks adds Cortado espresso beverage to its menu

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

White Castle French toast slider

White Castle brings French Toast Sliders back in the New Year

White Castle brings French Toast Sliders back in the New Year

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Sabrina Carpenter Dunkin' collab

Sabrina Carpenter stars in Dunkin’ drink promotion

Sabrina Carpenter stars in Dunkin’ drink promotion

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Starbucks storefront with sign

Starbucks loses appeal in unfair labor practices case

Starbucks loses appeal in unfair labor practices case

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Saucy storefront

KFC’s new tenders brand and PizzaExpress’s plans for the U.S.

KFC’s new tenders brand and PizzaExpress’s plans for the U.S.

byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches

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A look at KFC’s new Saucy concept

A look at KFC’s new Saucy concept

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Starbucks baristas launch strikes just ahead of Christmas

Starbucks baristas launch strikes just ahead of Christmas

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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