
Taco Bell to Test Beyond Meat’s Plant-Based Carne Asada
Taco Bell tests Beyond Meat's plant-based carne asada, offering the meatless option at dozens of locations in Dayton, Ohio.
Pizza Hut is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 707 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle, with QSR pizza now accounting for 45% of total pizza spending, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019, and Pizza Hut is one of the brands in this category [[2026-10-22 QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle (7cac02)]] * AI agents, such as Muse, can order food from restaurants like Pizza Hut, potentially changing the way customers interact with restaurant websites and apps [[2026-10-13 How AI agents could change restaurant ordering (ad30af)]] * Pizza Hut has launched Little Hut Libraries, miniature neighborhood book exchanges designed to look like its iconic restaurants, in collaboration with Little Free Library [[2026-09-29 Pizza Hut Turns Its Iconic Red Roofs Into Miniature “Little Hut Libraries” Acros (d4cec4)]] * Pizza Hut is releasing Halloween-themed menu items in September, featuring spooky and seasonal flavors [[2026-09-28 Halloween comes to menus a month early (e486f8)]] * Yum! Brands is focusing on accelerating growth after divesting Pizza Hut, with CFO Ranjith Roy stating that the company is open to adding another concept to its portfolio [[2026-09-28 For Yum! Brands, Life After Pizza Hut Starts with an 'Acceleration of Growth' (5e6c81)]] * Orangetheory has named former Pizza Hut U.S. president Carl Loredo as its new global brand president, succeeding Lauren Cody [[2026-09-24 Orangetheory Names Former Pizza Hut Exec as New Global President (bd3d05)]] * Pizza Hut is mentioned in a global franchising news update by international trade expert Bill Edwards [[2026-10-08 Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, October 20 (edeaa0)]] * Dine Brands has adopted a poison pill to protect against a potential takeover, a move that may be relevant to the broader restaurant industry, including companies like Pizza Hut [[2026-10-30 Dine Brands fights acquisition attempt with poison pill (5412a6)]] Filed under Restaurants / Pizza.

Taco Bell tests Beyond Meat's plant-based carne asada, offering the meatless option at dozens of locations in Dayton, Ohio.

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Mathnasium franchisee Mo Khalil aims to grow from 39 to 80 locations, expanding the brand's presence and services.

Pizza Hut has announced a partnership with Dairy Partners of America to source 50% of its cheese from sustainable farms by 2025, implementing farm-level sustainability practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Pizza Hut has begun working alongside DFA and dairy suppliers to enroll interested dairy farm families within their supply chain in the joint dairy project, where they’ll participate in annual farm-level greenhouse gas a

Bandon Holdings, the largest Anytime Fitness franchisee, has been acquired by Sentinel Capital Partners.
Pizza Hut introduces Oven-Baked Pastas nationwide, with four new recipes starting at $8.99 and 'Family Pasta Pairs' at $13.99.

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German Doner Kebab strengthens its operations team with new appointments, including Director of Operations Nick Scovell.

The franchise-related news for May 2022 includes updates on post-COVID reopenings, business conditions, and other industry developments.

The Hispanic Latino Franchise Leadership Council is formed to create opportunities for minority groups in the franchise industry.

Ron Stokes' Roaring Fork Restaurant Group adds Dave's Hot Chicken to its 58 Qdoba locations.

Don Marcum has been in the food industry for the majority of his life.

Highlights from Bill Edwards' Global Business Newsletter, including international franchise development, global employment issues, and updates on pandemic rules.

Wanda Williams, a female leader, shares her experiences and insights on leadership skills and development, emphasizing the importance of active listening.

Unleashed Brands appoints Joe Luongo as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, bringing over 30 years of experience in franchising and brand management.

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes welcomes Sarah Beddoe as its new VP of Marketing, bringing her experience and expertise to help take the brand to the next level.
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TikTok has become a major marketing channel for franchise food restaurants, with brands such as The White House and Starbucks using the app to increase customer engagement.

Many brands have announced their withdrawal from Russia in protest of the invasion, including McDonald's and Starbucks, which may set a precedent for other brands.

Franchise brands cut ties with Russia and join Ukraine relief efforts, taking a stand against the ongoing conflict.