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Dallas-based Wingstop has teamed up with Sour Patch Kids to create Wicked Punch, a limited-time wing flavor for Halloween.
Square has launched a self-service kiosk powered by conversational artificial intelligence, aiming to help restaurants streamline ordering and enhance customer service.
Rock N Roll Sushi has tapped Rick Gestring to lead the 80-unit concept into its next phase of growth, focusing on brand strengthening, franchisee support and geographic expansion.
Boston-based tech platformToast has introduced AI-powered labor management tools and expanded its digital marketing capabilities. The tech and upgrades are geared to automate time-consuming tasks by using restaurant data from sales, employees and customers.
The fast-casual concept teamed up with basketball star LeeLee Bell to create a family-friendly venue dedicated to women's sports.
Over the past decade, some of the most successful brands in foodservice have built their growth around a simple but powerful idea: let customers see what's happening behind the counter.
Fork Hospitality co-founders Matt Bailey and John Brennan are on a mission to open 50 locations within five years.
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has launched 'Lime Lover,' a customer loyalty program operating under the brand's 'Lime Loves You Back' campaign to reward guests across its Florida locations.
Firehouse Subs has signed a development agreement with Serendipity Management Group to open restaurants throughout Denton County, north of Dallas-Fort Worth. The first location is expected to open in early 2027.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr a new role: brand ambassador. The name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership between football player and fresh-mex chain includes a limited-time menu item and a competition encouraging fellow students to rack up rewards points.
A capital provider walks through three anonymized deals: A partner buyout, a franchisee whose tax return shows a loss and a ground-up build to show what SOP 50 10 8.1 actually changes for growing operators.
Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican teamed up with beauty brand Poppy & Pout to create a limited edition of beverage-based lip balms. Café Rio's Mucho Mint, Lotta Horchata and Berry Bueno lip balms will be available as long as supplies last.
Star Burger has partnered with University of Miami Athletics to become the official burger of the Miami Hurricanes for the 2026–2027 season, marking the restaurant's first collegiate partnership.
OHG Brands (formerly FAT Brands) opened a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant Oct. 12 at 3777 El Indio Highway in Eagle Pass, Texas. The De Los Santos family owns and operates the location, which features a drive-thru.
The Flying Biscuit has signed a franchise agreement with Viren Patel to open a restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina. Site selection is underway, with an opening date to be announced after a lease is signed.
