
Portillo's rethinks strategy for growth outside Chicagoland
Portillo's CEO Brett Patterson outlines a strategy to change its approach to growth and to turn around negative sales trends outside Chicagoland.
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Portillo's CEO Brett Patterson outlines a strategy to change its approach to growth and to turn around negative sales trends outside Chicagoland.

Red Robin introduces Spiked Dirty Sodas to its beverage menu, offering several boozy options with a twist on the classic dirty soda trend.

Dr Pepper flavor appears in Slim Chickens and Round Table Pizza menu items.
Round Table Pizza, FAT Brands’ pizza franchise known for its signature flavors and premium ingredients, is giving fans another reason to gather around the table this football season.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Round Table Pizza is giving fans another reason to gather around the table this football season.
The new lineup spans every category, from Smashburgers and signature Dogs & Sausages served on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls and buns to Crispy and Grilled Chicken sandwiches, crave-worthy Shareables, and Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos — all part of Dog Haus’ menu.

Slim Chickens launches Honey Jalapeño Pimento Sandwich and Wrap for $7 to $9.
The wait is finally over. Football is back, the Pepp Rally is on and Pizza Inn is ready for kickoff.

SONIC is leaning into one of the year’s biggest flavor trends with a new collection built entirely around banana.

The fast-food chain is launching a line of chilled 'dirty sodas' for the autumn season to differentiate itself from competitors' early pumpkin spice releases.
Jason’s Deli is accepting nominations through July 27 for its new Community Partners Wish List Giveback to fulfill the Amazon wish lists of 50 deserving teachers, each valued at up to $500, helping provide essential supp
Jason's Deli fulfills 50 teacher wish lists valued up to $500 each.

CEO Michael Montagano explains how granting area directors equity and board seats aims to accelerate the brand's expansion toward 300 locations through deeper franchisor-franchisee alignment.

The deli chain introduced a unique beverage combining Dr Pepper and chocolate soft serve to celebrate the Dallas Mavericks' new head coach.

Scarborough, ME – The dirty soda craze has officially landed at Aroma Joe’s, with the handcrafted beverage franchise rolling out Dirty Soda at all 135 locations.

The fast-casual chain is bringing back its vanilla frozen custard and Dr Pepper blended drink for a limited summer run through July 7.
NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Atomic Wings is officially entering the beverage space with the launch of a new Dirty Soda lineup.

McDonald’s is expanding its drink menu with the launch of dirty sodas and Refresher beverages starting May 6.
Krystal introduces Crispy Fish Slider and Krush’d Sodas for spring.
ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Beginning today, Chick-fil-A® is rolling out its first-ever year-long celebration, serving up beloved classics and fresh new twists, fun Guest experiences and moments of surprise and delight throughout 2026.

With pizza sizes to fit every appetite and sides that score big with any crowd, these packs are the ultimate win:
Pizza Inn partners with Dr Pepper for SEC Championship Sweepstakes.
This fall, Krystal is helping fans kick off tailgating season with crowd-pleasing flavors and unbeatable deals fit for a game day feast.

Smalls Sliders is turning up the flavor with its newest limited-time treat, the Dr Pepper® Swirl Shake.