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Popeyes aims to reclaim 'best tasting, best value chicken' title with new campaign
The chain has also brought back its $6 Big Box and launched new limited-time pineapple beverages.
Wendy’s shakeup continues, Taco Bell collabs with Olivia Rodrigo, and indie restaurants score a win
Plus, Chick-fil-A’s closure of its Little Blue Menu concept.
Chipotle makes its debut in Asia
The fast-casual Mexican chain’s first restaurant on the continent is in Seoul, South Korea, in partnership with Sangmidang Holdings.
Carl’s Jr. starts making its burgers to order
The fast-food chain has changed the way it makes its burgers and says the results have improved customer scores and reduced waste.
Applebee’s doubles down on O-M-Cheese platform with new O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger
Applebee’s is submerging its Quesadilla Burger in molten cheese. Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch is promoting the new menu item.
Domino’s is encouraging customers to buy signature items from other brands
The company believes its new Domino individual pizza can be as iconic as the Big Mac or Whopper and is giving away free pizza to prove it.
Chipotle launches two LTOs simultaneously for the first time
The chain is bringing back the Pollo Asado and introducing Chili Lime Chips.
Blaze Pizza turns its attention to families
The chain has launched its first-ever kids’ menu, including a personalized 7-inch pizza.
Riffs on the US Open’s Honey Deuce cocktail are everywhere, including Dunkin’
New York's summer tennis tournament is underway, and restaurants and bars off the courts are capitalizing on the signature drink’s popularity with their own takes.
Dave Thomas’s grandson follows in his footsteps at Chicago chicken chain Minnie Bird
Sean Thomas picked up plenty of tips from his iconic grandfather and is deploying them both at Minnie Bird and his own Wendy’s franchise.
Taco Bell enlists Olivia Rodrigo to co-create Baja Blast iteration
The pink You Seem Pretty Pink for a Baja Blast was inspired by the aesthetic of Rodrigo’s newest album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love.”
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