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Pinkbox Doughnuts to Release St. Patrick’s Day–Themed Treats

Pinkbox Doughnuts will debut several adorable and delicious creations to celebrate the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Decked out in green and gold, the St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts will be available in all shops from March 13 through March 17, and will include: Another limited-edition sweet creation is available now through the end […]

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Portillo’s Expands Dessert Lineup with Limited-Time Birthday Cake and Cake Shake

Portillo’s, the iconic Chicago-based fast-casual restaurant known for its famous Chocolate Cake, is expanding its dessert line-up with the debut of a limited-edition Birthday Cake and Cake Shake flavor, available now through April 6. Like Portillo’s beloved Chocolate Cake, the new Birthday Cake features two melt-in-your-mouth layers of cake baked fresh daily at Portillo’s restaurants. […]

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Freddy’s Launches New Hot Honey Chicken Options

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the launch of its new Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, Hot Honey Chicken Tenders, Cheese Curds with Hot Honey Cup and Molten Chocolate Cake Shake. The limited-time offers are available March 4 through May 5 at participating Freddy’s locations nationwide via drive-thru, in-restaurant dining, and pickup or delivery through the […]

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A Revitalized Steak ‘n Shake, Owner Says, Becomes Relatable to a New Generation

Excluding 2022, when Steak ‘n Shake rebounded off a COVID floor that was futile to measure against, this past year marked the best same-store sales performance in 33 years, dating to 1992, not long after the Cold War formally ended. Its same-store sales grew 10.2 percent and was, Biglari Holdings chairman Sardar Biglari said, the […]

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Kültee Kaviar Gives Restaurants Fun, Trendy Way to Delight Guests

With its satisfying pop of texture and exceptional taste, Kültee Kaviar is the popping boba quickly becoming a cult favorite. This fun and elevated ingredient from Zentis, the leading supplier of high-quality, locally made boba, adds an Instagrammable wow-factor to all types of dishes, from cocktails to desserts. The chef-driven product is a must-have for restaurants, bars, cafés and chains looking to create […]

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Parlor Doughnuts Launches Limited-Time Spring Lineup

Spring just got sweeter. March 3, 2026 until April 26, 2026, Parlor Doughnuts, the emerging doughnut chain which just celebrated its 100th location nationwide, launches its limited spring seasonal lineup. The Fresh Picked Dozen flavors are for brighter days, combining classics like Lemon Bar and Strawberry Shortcake, with two new flavors, Honey Pistachio and Blueberry […]

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Black Rock Coffee Bar Creates New Dirty Drink with Olipop

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies, and flavorful Fuel Energy drinks, is teaming up with functional soda brand OLIPOP, the innovative brand reimagining soda with high fiber and just 2–5 grams of sugar per can, to introduce a limited-time Dirty Pop offering. Available March 1 through April 30, […]

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Dutch Bros Releases New Childhood-Inspired Drinks

Recess starts now at Dutch Bros with three new, childhood-inspired drinks! Throw it back to the good ol’ days with the Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Fruit Punch with a Sour Candy Straw and Kool Blue, now available at all 1,136+ Dutch Bros locations, while supplies last! “This epic drink trio is a time capsule of nostalgic flavors,” said Tana […]

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Sweetgreen Looks to Value Ladders and Entry-Level Prices to Win Back Guests

With sales falling in the double digits, Sweetgreen is seriously rethinking how much customers are paying for its menu items. One strategy is testing a new, transparent pricing structure for its make-your-own-bowls platform, which represents about 25 percent of systemwide sales. “It does maybe feel like you’re getting nickeled and dimed down the line,” said […]

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Krak Boba Unveils Trend-Forward Menu for 2026

Southern California boba franchise Krak Boba is ahead of the curve for 2026’s top beverage trends, showcasing a handcrafted menu that reflects the year’s emerging flavors and wellness-driven trends. As younger generations gravitate towards beverages with ethically sourced ingredients and dynamic flavor experiences, Krak Boba’s lineup meets that demand without compromising flavor, fun or crave-worthy creativity.  According to an article from the National Restaurant Association, consumer […]

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