Quick Service

Food

Sonic goes nuts for its first LTO of the new year

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 02, 2024

The drive-in chain pairs peanut butter and bacon in a very limited-time cheeseburger and shake.

Financing

Brazilian açaí chain Oakberry raises $67M to fuel U.S. expansion

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 02, 2024

Founded in 2016, the quick-service bowl-and-smoothie chain said it plans to have more than 200 U.S. stores by 2026.

Beverage

In-N-Out expands menu with 2 new options

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2023

Lynsi Snyder, CEO of the secretive burger chain, shared news of the beverage additions on Instagram.

Marketing

McDonald's launches Squishmallow Happy Meals

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 19, 2023

McDonald’s Squishmallow Happy Meal will be available in restaurants nationwide, beginning Dec. 26.

Operations

Tasty D'Lites LLC acquires 17 Dunkin' locations and a manufacturing plant in Vermont

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 18, 2023

Deal expands franchise restaurant portfolio of Triton Pacific Capital Partners.

Beverage

Taco Bell chills out with new frozen coffees and shakes

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2023

Two locations in California are testing Coffee Chillers and Churro Chillers for a limited time.

Technology

A new era of celebrity 'voice cloning' for AI drive-thru orders is coming

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 12, 2023

Drive-thru guests may soon hear familiar voices taking their order at their favorite quick-service chain.

Financing

Check out McDonald's new concept, CosMc's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The fast-food giant says plans to open its drive-thru beverage brand in Illinois this month, with nine more in Texas by the end of 2024.

Food

Taco Bell comes to the rescue of exam-cramming college students

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 05, 2023

Just in time for finals week, fans can get a Taco Bell SOS Kit delivered to their dorm room, designed to be eaten in bed.

Operations

Bob Lang Sr., credited with bringing the Double-Double to In-N-Out Burger's menu, dies at 87.

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 04, 2023

Owner Lynsi Snyder said the longtime executive was known for values-based leadership and a commitment to quality.

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