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Plant Junkie opens in Chicago, New York City
March 16, 2023
Fledgling company Plant Junkie, a concept specializing in plant-base cuisine, has opened locations in Manhattan and Chicago. The brand was founded by New York…
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8 digital restaurant trends shaping 2023
As the dust of the pandemic settles and businesses turn their attention to pressing new issues on the horizon, new technology trends are taking the stage....
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Research links coffee to lower diabetes risk, less body fat
March 15, 2023
A new study supports previous research that coffee consumption can lower Type 2 diabetes risk, according to a New York Post report. The study, published in the…
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Layne's Chicken Fingers opens 1st drive-thru-only location
March 15, 2023
Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, according to a press release.
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March 15, 2023
Chick-fil-A, in partnership with Hyde Park Hospitality and Phillips Concessions, will open a restaurant at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, according…
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Burger King's 'You Rule' campaign launches in Canada
March 14, 2023
Burger King's mantra "You Rule" has launched in Canada, according to a press release.
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Church’s Texas Chicken brings on Roland Gonzalez as US COO
March 14, 2023
Church's Texas Chicken has hired Roland Gonzalez as U.S. COO, according to a press release.
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How restaurant operators can reduce labor costs and better manage staff shortages
Between supply chain issues, a labor crisis and changing customer expectations, most restaurant owners are dealing with lower margins, higher staff turnover…
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Whataburger promotes 3 to executive team
March 13, 2023
Whataburger has promoted three team members to executive roles, according to a press release.
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KFC hires Nira Johri as chief global officer
March 10, 2023
KFC has hired Nira Johri as its chief global officer. She will report to Val Kubizniak, global CMO of KFC, according to a press release.
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Jollibee adds Coconut Pineapple Pie as LTO
March 10, 2023
Jollibee has introduced its Coconut Pineapple Pie, which features real pieces of coconut and pineapple chunks, at its Canadian locations.
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Krystal releases franchise website
March 10, 2023
Krystal has released a new franchise website, krystalfranchising.com, to attract franchisees and continue the brand's aggressive growth plans. The site was…
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Largest Black-owned Ben & Jerry's franchise company looks to motivate, lead
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Primo Partners owns and operates 14 Ben & Jerry's locations. The company is led by Antonio McBroom, Eric Taylor and Phillip Scott, three Black entrepreneurs…
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Marco's Pizza brings sausage on 2 LTOs
March 9, 2023
Marco's Pizza is rolling out two meaty LTOS — the Sausage Magnifico and the Ultimate Magnifico, both featuring a new old-world sliced sausage, according to a…
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Carl's Jr. scholarship window opens
March 9, 2023
CKE Restaurants, parent company to Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced that the 2023 Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application window…
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Toppers Pizza brings on director of menu, culinary development
March 9, 2023
Whitewater, Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has hired Brian Brindza as its director of menu and culinary development, according to a press release.
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Paytronix tool aims to revolutionize mobile app management
March 9, 2023
Patryonix, a guest engagement technology platform, has launched the Paytronix Mobile Experience Builder, a self-service tool that lets brands publish content…
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Why Restaurants Should Implement a Branded App
Many restaurants turn the task of designing websites, online ordering portals and creating mobile apps over to online order aggregators. If operators are doing…
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Subway to hand out footlong Baked Lay's Chip for 1 day only
March 8, 2023
Subway will partner with Baked Lay's chips for National Potato Chip Day on March 14 with a footlong Baked Lay's Chip. The chip will only be available at one…
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Pizza Hut brings back Mini Basketballs from the 1990s
March 8, 2023
Pizza Hut has announced the return of its Mini Basketballs last seen in the 1990s in time for March Madness. The 2023 Mini Basketballs will be available for a…
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