


Pizza Hut unveils Hut Lane order-ahead digital pickup windows
Drive-up option offers safety, convenience, speed, says pizza chain Pizza Hut has debuted The Hut Lane, a new order-ahead drive-up option. The Yum Brands pizza concept has activated 1,500 locations […]

Firehouse Subs rolls out Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub
New limited-time offer inspired by pizza popularity, portability Firehouse Subs rolled out a Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub nationwide. The limited-time offer embodies the combined flavors of meatball subs, pepperoni pizza […]

Saladworks to expand in North America with 90-ghost-kitchen development deal
Agreement with Ghost Kitchen Brands to add some Walmart-based kitchens Saladworks signed a new development agreement with Ghost Kitchen Brands to expand by 60 non-traditional US locations by the end […]

Applebee’s debuts Tipsy Shark, Strawberry Daq-A-Rita $5 Mucho Cocktails
Casual-dining chain features springtime sips Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar + Grill introduced a Tipsy Shark and Strawberry Daq-A-Rita as part of the $5 Mucho Cocktails line. The selection of new, value-based […]

Pokeworks beefs up leadership team as Michael Walters becomes permanent COO
Steve Heeley, Larry Sidoti also join fast-casual chain’s executive team Pokeworks is beefing up its C-suite with promotions and new hires, starting with the promotion of Michael Walters to the […]

Sonic Drive-In introduces sweet and savory Bacon Jam Cheeseburger
Digital promotion gives customers a chance for half-price trial Sonic Drive-In rolled out a new Bacon Jam Cheeseburger, promoting it with a digital, half-price deal. The new item comes with […]

Chipotle invests in autonomous delivery company Nuro’s Series C round
Nuro’s occupantless vehicles leverage robotics, AI technology Chipotle Mexican Grill has invested in Nuro, an autonomous delivery company leveraging robotics and AI technology. The Mexican-style fast casual backed Nuro’s Series […]

Del Taco expands Crispy Chicken menu with Honey Chipotle BBQ taco, burrito, BOGO
QSR promotes new menu with Epic Burrito BOGO, CRYS P song Del Taco Restaurants added Honey Chipotle BBQ to the menu, expanding its assortment of Crispy Chicken items. The sauce […]

Popeyes brokers master development deal to enter India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
Franchise agreement with Jubilant Foodworks brings chicken QSR chain to four Southeast Asian countries Popeyes brokered a deal to bring the chicken QSR brand to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, […]

Yum Brands acquires Tictuk Technologies in all-cash transaction
Second technology acquisition in March to propel omnichannel ordering, engagement Yum Brands has acquired Tictuk Technologies, an omnichannel ordering and marketing platform company in Israel, in an all-cash deal. The […]

Taffer’s Tavern to debut in Las Vegas in expanded franchise deal
‘Old world tavern’ also penetrating Boston, Washington markets Taffer’s Tavern will open a new location in Las Vegas with franchisee Five Guys Taverns, LLC, as the pub concept’s development gains […]