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The Seasonal Flavors will be available for a limited time at Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries nationwide throughout the season.

The most memorable dining experiences cannot be defined by a single element.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches its newest limited-time offering — the “How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie” — in celebration of Disney’s live-action Moana, which sails into theaters on July 10.

With summer plans in full swing and expectations running high, Culver’s is introducing a lineup of new menu items, partnerships and rewards that make mealtime one decision guests don’t have to second-guess.

D2C Korean-inspired lifestyle and gifting startup Uni Seoul has raised ₹35 Cr ($3.6 Mn) in its Series A fund round co-led by Riverwalk Holdings and Sauce.vc. Panthera Peak Ventures and a group of existing angel investors also participated in the round.

Google Cloud said some customers in India experienced intermittent network disruptions after a fire at a third-party data centre facility triggered an emergency shutdown of networking equipment.

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Piedmont on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

The Breakfast Bo-Rito delivers a hearty, handheld breakfast packed with Bojangles flavor. Bojangles is turning up the flavor this summer with the return of a fan-favorite breakfast staple, now with an extra kick.

Subway is offering collectible Moana cups. Ten years after audiences first set sail with Disney’s Moana, Subway returns to chart its next course with Walt Disney Studios to celebrate this summer’s highly anticipated live-action reimagining, which opens in theaters July 10.

The menu is available for a limited time. Snooze Eatery is turning match day into brunch day with the launch of its limited-time Brunch Goals menu, available at select locations in Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and Atlanta.

The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last. Summer love is in the air at Scooter’s Coffee with the launch of four hot new drinks that can only be described as Bombshells.

The treats from Paris Baguette are available for a limited time. Paris Baguette is bringing the iconic flavors of summer into a menu that is as vibrant as the season itself.

Walmart is making it even easier for customers to get everything they need in one seamless shopping experience, including freshly made meals from Subway.

The Gochujang Chicken Market Plate starts at $12.99.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, opened a new drive-thru-only location in Ashland, Kentucky, in partnership with Slims Chicken Coop LLC.

The Loaded Jalapeño Whopper is a guest creation. Summer has officially arrived at Burger King. Burger King is rolling out three new summer menu items, delivering a lineup of flavor-forward innovations designed to help Guests celebrate the season.

Just when the industry thought drive-thru communication couldn’t get any better, HME raised the bar again. The industry leader announced the launch of ClearSoundX, a breakthrough audio feature exclusively available on the NEXEO | HDX platform.