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Taco Bell launches 2016 Decades Menu with fan-favorite items
Taco Bell introduced a 2016 Decades Menu featuring customer-requested items.
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Taco Bell introduced a 2016 Decades Menu featuring customer-requested items.
Taco John's partnered with YouTube creator The Fat Electrician on a burrito product.
Insomnia Cookies is offering free six-packs of cookies to incoming college freshmen.
Prince Street Pizza is expanding across North America under CEO Lawrence Longo, leveraging what the source describes as a family recipe and marketing approach—signaling growing investor appetite for s
Moe's Coffee, a small drive-thru concept in Washington State, is betting on a balanced beverage-and-food model in a compact, modular unit as a path to expansion amid growing consolidation by larger ch
Chicken Salad Chick is launching two new fall-themed menu items, including a spicy Nashville Hottie chicken salad variant, alongside returning favorites starting August 31.
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first location on a college campus at Nova Southeastern University.
Nation's Restaurant News rounds up new menu items across major chains including McDonald's, Burger King, Sonic, Condado Tacos, Donatos Pizza, Dutch Bros, Smoothie King, and White Castle.
American Dining Creations has appointed Gina Zimmer as EVP of Growth and Client Experience, a role focused on client relationships and sustainable growth.
Krispy Kreme is reintroducing its Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut for a four-day window (August 27–30), signaling continued reliance on seasonal flavor nostalgia to drive traffic during off-pea
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has signed a multiyear partnership agreement with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Taco Bell launched a Decades Menu featuring items from 2016, including the Naked Chicken Chalupa, Meximelt, Beefy Crunch Burrito, and Caramel Apple Empanada.
Seasonal LTO lineup and loyalty early-access — routine fall menu promotion with no chain-wide operational or strategy signal.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding its presence in Texas.
Second location with expanded hospitality and retail elements; single-brand expansion model with no chain-level or multi-location operator signal.
One-day local event promotion tied to college football — tactical traffic play, not a replicable multi-unit strategy insight.
Zaxby's has partnered with Nerds candy to launch a strawberry milkshake.
MOOYAH Burgers has signed a 6-unit expansion deal in Utah with franchisees Art and Nick Depole, signaling continued growth in the regional burger-concept market.
Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels have launched a limited-time collaborative offering.
Slim Chickens opened four restaurants across four states in a single week, signaling accelerated franchise expansion in the better-chicken segment.
Zaxbys' largest Southeast franchisee created a Chief Vibe Officer role and appointed an employee known for viral content to lead local marketing and community engagement, signaling how franchise opera
Major quick-service and casual-dining chains including Taco Bell, Popeyes, Burger King, Applebee's, Chipotle, and others have introduced new menu items.
Fall-themed menu items including pumpkin spice, pecan, and tiramisu are appearing on restaurant menus, though consumer demand for these flavors remains unclear.
Major chains including Panera, Qdoba, Applebee's, and others are featuring cheese-forward dishes on fall menus, signaling continued consumer appetite for indulgent, comfort-food ingredients.
A Sweetgreen customer spent 25 days eating exclusively at the chain for over $900, and the company is now recruiting 30 more people for a 30-day challenge—signaling a bet on user-generated content to
Sonic has partnered with the NFL and introduced a $7 Big Deal Meal offering.
Single-brand birthday LTO campaign with discount offers — no strategic signal for multi-location operators beyond standard promotional tactics.
HB Protein Smoothies appointed Tyler Doolittle to lead real estate and expansion efforts.
A multi-unit franchisee operating Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's locations has added Mike's Red Tacos to its Michigan restaurant portfolio.
Taystee's Burgers, a 10-unit quick-service chain based in the Detroit area, operates premium burger concepts inside gas stations and is preparing to expand into new markets.
la Madeleine introduced a $9.99 weekday breakfast deal featuring Classic French Toast, signaling an effort to drive weekday traffic during a traditionally slower daypart for casual dining.
The Flying Biscuit Café, an Atlanta-born breakfast-and-lunch brand, has signed a lease in Raleigh, North Carolina, expanding its footprint through a franchise partner who already operates three locati
Popeyes launched a campaign centered on taste and value positioning, reintroducing a $6 Big Box promotion and adding limited-time pineapple beverages to its menu.
The family behind Shah's Halal Food has obtained U.S. franchising rights for a Dubai-born tiramisu-focused dessert concept that offers the flavor across desserts, beverages, and soft serve.
Domino's launched 'The Domino,' a Detroit-style personal pizza shaped like the brand's logo, and is giving away $1 million worth as part of a promotion.
Dunkin' launched tennis-themed drinks and merchandise starting August 30, signaling the brand's continued investment in seasonal sports partnerships to drive traffic during high-profile cultural momen
Gong cha is opening its first airport location at Phoenix Sky Harbor by end of 2026, signaling the bubble tea chain's push into travel retail channels where high-traffic venues offer new customer acqu
Raising Cane's marks its 30th anniversary on August 28 with a pop-up museum and a $50 million giving commitment, underscoring how legacy QSR brands are leveraging milestone moments to reinforce brand
As restaurants increasingly adopt AI and automation, the sentiment expressed here signals that operators should weigh efficiency gains against diner preferences for authentic, human-centered experienc
Chipotle partnered with YouTuber Salish Matter, signaling the chain's investment in reaching Gen Alpha audiences through creator collaborations.
Cracker Barrel's recent difficulties underscore that restaurants sell more than food—they sell experience and identity, signaling the importance of brand clarity for operators.
Pret A Manger is expanding its partnership with City Harvest through a September catering campaign that donates a portion of corporate catering sales to the hunger-relief nonprofit.
A&W Restaurants has unveiled a new prototype design that emphasizes both operational functionality and in-restaurant dining experience.
Whataburger launched a 'More for $4' menu featuring six burger and chicken sandwich options at that price point, signaling continued competition in the value segment as chains respond to consumer pric
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is running a limited-time $6 acai bowl promotion for Tropic Rewards members from Aug. 24-30 at participating locations, signaling use of loyalty programs and seasonal timing to
Graze Craze reported 65% year-over-year sales growth.
THC beverages represent a potential foodservice category worth $1.6 billion, though federal restrictions and a December regulatory deadline create uncertainty for restaurant operators considering entr
Chick-fil-A is launching chicken and waffles sandwiches and s'mores items as limited-time offerings starting August 24, signaling an effort to broaden daypart relevance and capture occasion-based spen
Pressed Juicery appointed a new CMO and chief sales officer, signaling leadership restructuring as the brand pursues expanded national growth.
Executive chef promotion at a mixed-use Dallas property — no broader strategic implication for multi-location operators.