Little Caesars to expand to Malaysia

May 22, 2026

Little Caesars is expanding into Malaysia, with its first restaurant scheduled to open in Damansara on May 24, according to a press release.

Whataburger gets spicy with Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick’n Sandwich

May 22, 2026

Whataburger will release the Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n Sandwich on June 2, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders debuts first-ever loaded fries, 2 dessert shakes

May 21, 2026

Smalls Sliders has launched its first-ever Loaded Fries and two hand-spun dessert shakes, Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding, available for a limited time at…

Taco Bell to bring back Shredded Beef Dipping Taco, debut Nacho Fries version

May 21, 2026

Taco Bell is bringing back its Shredded Beef Dipping Taco and introducing a new menu item, Shredded Beef Nacho Fries, at participating locations nationwide for…

Wendy's names Robert D. 'Bob' Wright president, CEO

May 20, 2026

The Wendy's Company has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as president and CEO, effective May 21. Wright will also join the company's board of directors…

Inland National Development Company affiliate sells Illinois building anchored by Dunkin'

May 20, 2026

An affiliate of Inland National Development Company, LLC, a member company of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., has completed the sale of Ogden…

Wendy's Canada launches seasonal menu with salad, beverages

May 19, 2026

Wendy's Canada has launched a menu of seasonal menu items, including a Strawberry Salad and a variety of flavored beverages, available at participating…

Mark King named interim CEO of Jack in the Box

May 18, 2026

Jack in the Box's board of directors has appointed Mark King as executive chairman and interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, according to a…

Sonic launches Frozen Refreshers

May 18, 2026

Sonic is expanding its beverage menu with the launch of Sonic Frozen Refreshers, a lineup that converts its fruit-and-tea drinks into an icy format for the…

Papa Murphy's Meaty Italian Pizza joins Papa's Picks lineup

May 15, 2026

Washington-based Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched the Meaty Italian Pizza, which joins the brand's Papa's Picks line-up, according to a press…

Taco Bell to launch Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza

May 14, 2026

Taco Bell will launch its Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza on May 21 for a limited time, according to a press release.

Deliverect, DataCandy partner for loyalty

May 14, 2026

Deliverect has partnered with loyalty and gift card provider DataCandy to allow quick service and enterprise restaurant operators to reward customers through…

Papa Johns bringing signature garlic sauce to retail shelves this summer

May 13, 2026

Papa Johns is expanding into the grocery aisle with a nationwide launch of its bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce this summer, according to a press release.

Hundreds of Dunkin’ locations planned for Canada in new partnership

May 12, 2026

Foodtastic, a Canadian restaurant operator, has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin' locations across Canada…

Papa Johns, Wing launch drone delivery pilot in North Carolina

May 11, 2026

Papa Johns and Wing have launched a pilot program to deliver food by drone, beginning with a selection of toasted sandwiches for customers in the Charlotte…

Papa Johns maintains 2026 outlook despite 6.4% North America sales drop

May 8, 2026

Papa John's International Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter profit and North American sales this week, as the pizza chain struggled with a cautious…

How McDonald’s 'three-for-three' strategy drove Q1 gains

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

May 8, 2026

McDonald's earnings call discussed how the company's three-for-three concept helped drive numbers in Q1 2026.

New York-style pizza joins Marco’s Pizza menu for limited run

May 7, 2026

Marco's Pizza is expanding its menu with the launch of a limited-time New York Style Pizza, according to a press release.

White Castle continues Florida growth with Kissimmee restaurant opening

May 7, 2026

White Castle has opened its third freestanding Central Florida restaurant. The restaurant is open in Kissimmee, according to a press release.

Taco John's updates POS, loyalty systems across 21 states

May 6, 2026

Taco John's has completed the deployment of a cloud-based technology platform across its 324 locations to manage point-of-sale systems, digital ordering and…