


Starbucks plans to grow curbside locations to 1,000 as sales approach 2019 levels by June
Coffee chain finds new channel to gain back customers Curbside is the talk of many restaurant operators today as consumers have embraced the channel, and now Starbucks Coffee has made […]

Ziggi’s Coffee expands franchise to Albuquerque, New Mexico
Three-unit deal to be managed by franchisee’s nephews Ziggi’s Coffee signed a new deal with franchise partner Sergio Bermudez to bring the coffee chain to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The new […]

Wendy’s launches rewards program nationwide
Customers can earn 10 points for every $1 spent Wendy’s launched a loyalty program—Wendy’s Rewards—nationwide, providing an opportunity for customers to earn points and rewards for their purchases. For a […]

Flippy, AI take center stage in White Castle’s next kitchen evolution
ROAR version of kitchen robot, AI headed to century-old burger chain Flippy is on a rail, and on a roll as it ROARs (Robot-on-a-Rail) into the future of White Castle […]

El Pollo Loco launches Vegan Chickenless Pollo taco, burrito as reformulated selections
Vegan option builds on meat-alternative item’s success El Pollo Loco launched a new Vegan Chickenless Pollo recipe in taco and burrito options after receiving feedback from its customers. The new […]

Tim Hortons US expands delivery with Grubhub deal for Michigan, Rochester, Columbus
QSR coffee chain promotes delivery with Timbits Through a new partnership with Grubhub, Tim Hortons US has activated delivery in the markets of Grand Rapids and Detroit in Michigan, Rochester, […]

Sonic Lemonberry Slush Float debuts, BBLT LTO makes comeback
Both summertime LTOs part of contactless, drive-in experience Sonic Drive-In debuted a Lemonberry Slush Float as a limited-time offer (LTO) through August 2. The QSR also brought back its BBLT […]

Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito debuts as limited-time offer
QSR brings back $1 Double Stacked Taco Taco Bell launched a new Grilled Cheese Burrito for a limited time. A grilled cheese sandwich reimagined, the burrito, which first tested in […]

Tim Hortons Oreo-based Dream Donuts debut
Upscale, decadent treats should help lift summertime sales Tim Hortons Dream Donuts, a new, premium treats lineup utilizing the Oreo Cookie platform, arrived at the QSR chain’s U.S. stores. An […]

Fourteen Foods opens Dairy Queen in Princeton, Kentucky
Marion Road DQ Grill and Chill features modern, open-air grill A 220-unit franchise partner of American Dairy Queen will open its latest DQ Grill and Chill restaurant in Princeton, Ky. […]

Jollibee partners with Kitchen United for Chicago River North Cloud Kitchen
First ghost kitchen expands delivery capacity within Metro Chicago In a sign of the rapidly-evolving demand for restaurant delivery, Jollibee launched its first Cloud Kitchen in Chicago in partnership with […]