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White Castle Brings Back 10 Original Sliders for $8.99 for a Limited Time
White Castle is bringing back one of its most popular value deals, offering customers 10 Original Sliders for $8.99 as the company continues to position itself as a convenient, one-stop option for family meals while delivering affordable value.
“White Castle has always been about meeting Cravers where their budgets are,” said Jamie Richardson, Chief Marketing Officer at White Castle. “Bringing back the $8.99 10-sack means Cravers can keep feeding their Crave without it costing them extra...
Circle K Adds More Ways to Earn with Inner Circle Rewards Program: Every Visit Counts
Circle K®, the global convenience store chain, is redesigning its Inner Circle rewards program to reward customers simply for showing up. Starting September 2, every Visit counts. Every qualifying fuel-up, coffee run or snack stop earns a Visit, and every Visit moves members closer to their next reward*.
Here’s how it works in practice:
Pizza Hut Targets Repeat Visits with Throwback Menu, Dinner Service NY Collab and Loyalty Play
In May, Pizza Hut signaled a strategic push into nostalgia-driven dining, revamping more than 155 US locations with retro design cues intended to reinforce family dining and familiar brand appeal. The updates included throwback elements from the chain’s earlier years, such as checkered tablecloths, vinyl booths, Tiffany-style lamps, arcade games and, in some cases, the iconic red roof.
Building on that positioning, the company is debuting the Throwback Value Menu for a limited time, bringing back core...
OpenTable Introduces Gold Tables, Turning Diner Loyalty Into Access at Coveted Restaurants
OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, today announced Gold Tables, a new OpenTable loyalty benefit that gives diners with Gold status access to tables at participating in-demand restaurants while helping restaurants reach highly engaged guests.
Through the recently relaunched OpenTable Regulars loyalty program, diners unlock Gold status after completing six OpenTable reservations within 12 months. At launch, Gold Tables includes more than 500 participating restaurants across more than 50 cities nationwide, spanning major dining destinations including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles...
Denny’s Launches Summer Menu, Adds New Value Items Under $10
Denny’s is rolling out a new summer menu designed to blur traditional daypart boundaries, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner items all available any time of day across its US restaurants beginning June 24.
Dubbed The Clock’s Off Menu, the lineup is built around an all-day dining strategy that leans into changing consumer habits and the idea that demand is no longer tied to conventional meal times.
The expanded menu includes core Denny’s staples such as Moons Over My Hammy, Country Fried Steak & Eggs, Sirloin Steak, and...
White Castle Expands Summer Menu with Garlic Parm Chicken Slider, New Veggie Option
White Castle is expanding its lineup with limited-time specials and new menu items aimed at driving traffic this summer.
Starting June 15, participating White Castle restaurants will offer the new Garlic Parm Chicken Slider, a Crispy Chicken Slider topped with crispy onions and roasted garlic parmesan sauce made with Parmesan, Asiago and Romano cheeses. The item will be available through Aug. 23, or while supplies last, starting at $2.59.
White Castle is also featuring the sandwich in a $6.99...
TGI Fridays Launches Fridays United to Drive Global Soccer Tournament Traffic
TGI Fridays has introduced Fridays United, a limited-time matchday platform aimed at capturing group dining occasions tied to the Global Soccer Tournament.
Running through Aug. 31, the promotion combines shareable food, themed beverages, digital engagement, and loyalty incentives designed to boost traffic and check averages during matches.
“Fridays United™ represents everything we stand for at TGI Fridays® – bringing people together to celebrate life's biggest moments,” said Ray Blanchette, CEO of TGI Fridays, who called the tournament “a cultural phenomenon that unites fans...
Moe's Southwest Grill Launches Grilled Burrito Dippers -- Its First-Ever Snack-Sized Offering
In Collaboration with the MD Foodie Boyz
Moe's Southwest Grill®, the beloved fast-casual chain is now saying "Welcome to Moe's!" to a new menu item – Grilled Burrito Dippers. In collaboration with the food-obsessed teen podcast hosts and creators, MD Foodie Boyz, the Dipper is premiering as the brand's first-ever snack-sized menu item on April 21.
A Grilled Burrito Dipper is a handheld, mini burrito built for the moments between meals: late-night hangs, post-game hunger, study session fuel...
Revolutionizing Value Dining with Taco Bell's New Luxe Value Menu
Taco Bell is set to launch its new Luxe Value Menu on January 22, offering a new perspective on value for the conscious consumer.
Renowned for its value-focused options like the iconic Cravings Value Menu and the popular Luxe Boxes, Taco Bell continues to lead the industry in value offerings.
"At Taco Bell, value has always been about delivering more — more flavor, more abundance, more options, more excitement," said Luis Restrepo, Chief Marketing Officer, North America, at Taco Bell.
The Luxe Value Menu boasts a variety of items priced at $3 or less, introducing five innovative new selections alongside five fan favorites from the Cravings Value Menu.
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