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DECEMBER 10, 2025


	Wendy’s jumps on the quarter zip trend with soft drink promotion

Customers can get a 25-cent beverage with purchase using an in-app offer

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In-N-Out makes its Tennessee debut

The company will open three restaurants in the market this week, with plans to open a second corporate office outside of Nashville in 2026

Plus, an interview with the cofounder of Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen

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Starbucks is giving away thousands of Bearista cups as part of ‘Starbucks for Life’ game

The 2025 Starbucks for Life Merrython game lets rewards members compete for prizes, including 17,000 of the sold-out-everywhere viral cups

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McDonald’s enhancing global franchising standards to focus on value

The company said it aims to provide ‘greater clarity’ across the system to ensure its leadership position on pricing

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The Grinch and SpongeBob drive menu shortages at McDonald’s and Burger King

Both promotions were launched Dec. 2 and have either completely sold out or are causing product unavailability

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	White Castle is testing out pretzel bites and sausage sliders

Select White Castle locations will vote on whether the Cheddar Smoked Sausage Slider or the Pretzel Nibblers become the chain’s next LTO

Sonic Drive-In tests cold coffee drinks

Fast Food Council, 2026 predictions, Sicilian Oven

Inside the growing divide between Starbucks and its union

White Castle opens first automated kiosk at Boston airport

Why Greg Flynn’s massive franchise group is betting big on 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee

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