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Shake Shack Launching Foods Based On Hearty Soup: See What's On The Menu Shake Shack Launching Foods Based On Hearty Soup: See What's On The Menu
Shake Shack Launching Foods Based On Hearty Soup: See What's On The Menu The newest burger at Shake Shack is inspired by a hearty soup just in time for fall. Shake Shack is launching a new line of foods based on French onion soup on Friday, Sept. 12. Shack App users gained early access to the menu on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The quarter-pound French Onion Soup Burger will feature Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, crispy sweet onions, and roasted garlic parmesan aioli on a toasted potato bun. Fans can order it as a single, double, or triple patty. Other new offerings include the French Onion 'Shroom Burger, a crisp-fried portobello stuffed with melted Muens…

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by Chris Spiker
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Starbucks Launching Protein Drinks To Reverse Sales Slump: When They're Available Starbucks Launching Protein Drinks To Reverse Sales Slump: When They're Available
Starbucks Launching Protein Drinks To Reverse Sales Slump: When They're Available Starbucks is packing protein into lattes and cold foam to revive sales. The coffeehouse chain officially announced the addition of Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foam to its North American menu in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The new drinks will be available starting on Sunday, Sept. 29. Starbucks said the 16-ounce beverages will deliver 15 to 36 grams of protein. "As we continue to get back to Starbucks, we're focused on modernizing our menu with innovative, relevant, and hype-worthy products that will resonate with our customers," said global chief brand offic…

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by Chris Spiker
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Burger King Rolls Out Its Latest Whopper Creation Burger King Rolls Out Its Latest Whopper Creation
Burger King Rolls Out Its Latest Whopper Creation Burger King fans craving something new have a reason to celebrate this week. The fast-food chain has just rolled out the newest addition to its lineup, inviting customers nationwide to try a burger inspired by guest ideas.  The move follows the launch of the “Whopper by You” platform, which lets fans submit their own Whopper concepts for a chance to see them on the menu. Burger King is betting that a mix of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors will hit the spot for those looking for something different. This latest creation is the second burger to debut through the program, after the B…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dunkin's Fall Menu Delivers New Treats, Brings Back Seasonal Favorites: See What's On It Dunkin's Fall Menu Delivers New Treats, Brings Back Seasonal Favorites: See What's On It
Dunkin's Fall Menu Delivers New Treats, Brings Back Seasonal Favorites: See What's On It Dunkin' is kicking off the fall season with new drinks, sweet treats, and the return of some of its most popular flavors. Dunkin' announced its new and returning fall menu items in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The headliner is the chain's new Cereal N' Milk Latte. The latte, made with espresso and cereal milk, offers a marshmallow-cereal flavor, and is available hot or iced.  "This latte is all about nostalgia!" said Anthony Epter, Dunkin's vice president of menu innovation. "The idea came from the best part of eating cereal, that last bit of milk. We all …

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by Chris Spiker
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Burger King Unveils New Whopper Burger King Unveils New Whopper
Burger King Unveils New Whopper Burger King is letting customers help shape its menu, starting with a smoky new twist on its signature sandwich. The fast-food chain has just rolled out the BBQ Brisket Whopper, the first release under its new “Whopper by You” platform, which invites customers to submit ideas for future Whopper creations.  The new burger features slow-cooked BBQ brisket, crispy onions, American cheese, and a sweet golden BBQ sauce on a flame-grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It’s available in both regular and Whopper Jr. sizes. The “Whopper by You” program marks Burger King’s pu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows The return of the McDonald's Snack Wrap has spiced things up for the chain after it suffered a sharp sales decline as Americans cut back on restaurant spending. The snack wrap returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. On that day, McDonald's saw a 15% jump in foot traffic compared to an average day in 2025, and an 11.4% jump compared to a typical Thursday, according to Placer.ai. The surge continued into the weekend, with a 22.3% traffic rise on Friday, July 11, compared to an average 2025 day. "After nine years of pent-up demand, fans showed up in full force to celebrate the re…

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by Chris Spiker
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Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize CT-Based Chain Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize CT-Based Chain
Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Ct-based Chain The nation's largest fast-food chain has picked a former Burger King executive as its new CEO. Jonathan Fitzpatrick will become Subway's chief executive on Monday, July 28, the sandwich company announced in a news release on Monday, July 21. He'll take the role left by John Chidsey, who retired in late 2024 after leading Subway through a $9.6 billion sale to Roark Capital and overseeing several years of steep US restaurant closings. Fitzpatrick was most recently the CEO and president of Driven Brands, an automotive services provider also owned by Roark. "I'm honored to lead this …

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by Chris Spiker
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Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One
Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One Starbucks isn't waiting for the summer heat to cool down before bringing back a wildly popular fall beverage. The coffeehouse chain will start selling its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte again on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Starbucks made the earliest-ever announcement for the autumn favorite in a news release on Monday, July 21. This will be the Pumpkin Spice Latte's latest return since 2022, CNN reported. Starbucks said Google searches for "pumpkin spice" spiked in mid-June, a full month earlier than in 2024, motivating the chain to issue the release date early and avoid potential online …

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by Chris Spiker
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Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…

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by Chris Spiker
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CT-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' CT-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth'
Ct-based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' The largest fast-food chain in the US is rapidly losing restaurants. Subway closed 631 locations in 2024, QSR Magazine reported on Tuesday, April 29. The sandwich giant ended the year with 19,502 restaurants nationwide – the lowest count in nearly 20 years. The Shelton, Connecticut-based company has shuttered about 7,616 locations in the US since peaking in 2015 with more than 27,000 restaurants. 2024 also marked Subway's largest yearly decline since it lost 1,043 locations in 2021. Despite mass closings, Subway remains the biggest restaurant brand in the US. Starbucks …

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by Chris Spiker