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Andy's Frozen Custard opens in Chicago suburb
February 28, 2023
Andy's Frozen Custard has opened a shop in a Chicago suburb. The frozen custard and sweets shop has opened at 531 N. La Grange Road in La Grange Park…
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Restaurant gift card revenue up
February 28, 2023
Inflation is having an impact on gift cards in the restaurant industry, with revenue up 6% year over year though the total cards sold is down 2%.
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Tech partners team on phone ordering and delivery robot for restaurants
February 27, 2023
Ser.vi Worldwide, a provider of QR ordering solutions for restaurants, has teamed with United Robotics Group, a robotics technology provider, to allow…
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Papa Murphy's debuts Double Bacon Cheddar pizza for LTO
February 27, 2023
Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched the Double Bacon Cheddar pizza through April 9, according to a press release.
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Great American Cookies lands in Arizona
February 27, 2023
Great American Cookies has opened its first store in Arizona in Glendale's Tanger Outlets, according to a press release.
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Golden Chick brings on 2 Raising Cane's execs
February 27, 2023
Golden Chick has announced two corporate hires. Shelby Shipley is the company's brand manager. Andrew Ross will serve as the first-ever creative director for…
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Andy's Frozen Custard to open 12th Kansas City location
February 27, 2023
Andy's Frozen Custard will open its 12th Kansas City store on March 1. A grand opening celebration will be held on March 24, according to a press release.
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How to create wealth in Black community through franchise ownership
by Tarji Carter — President, The Franchise Player
Representation at the ownership and senior management levels helps Black employees feel seen, heard and appreciated in ways that can and will positively impact…
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Little Caesars to expand presence in NYC
February 24, 2023
Little Caesars has inked a 10-store restaurant agreement to expand its presence in New York City. Multi-brand franchisees Suhel Ahmed and Saurabh Desai will…
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'Epic' redesign livens up Papa Johns' legacy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Papa Johns Epic Dough redesign includes modern finishes and colors. With a refreshed logo and look, the legacy brand is entering a new era.
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A Futuristic Food Brand Finds a Futuristic Tech Partner in Qu
Cupbop’s unique spin on Korean BBQ and futuristic brand plans leads to Shark Tank win and tech partnership with Qu.
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Wetzel's Pretzels launches program for women, minority franchisees
February 23, 2023
Wetzel's Pretzels has launched its Wetzel's Pretzels Access to Equity program designed to make franchise ownership accessible to women and ethnic minorities.
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Krystal inks deal for 15 restaurants
February 23, 2023
Krystal has signed a multi-unit deal with restaurateur Argus Wiley. Wiley has purchased 21 existing Krystal locations and inked a deal to develop 15 more…
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Golden Chick reintroduces butterfly shrimp for Lent
February 23, 2023
Texas-based Golden Chick has reintroduced butterfly shrimp and created four unique seafood combo meals just in time for Lent, according to a press release.
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CrimsonAV cooks up menu board offerings for QSR, retail
February 22, 2023
CrimsonAV, a custom proAV mounting solutions provider, is expanding its offerings for restaurants and retail displays with a line of digital menu boards…
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Chowly launches Restaurant Control Center
February 22, 2023
Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has launch a Restaurant Control Center…
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Older workers bring plenty of reasons to hire for QSRs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Recruitment and retention remains a problem in the restaurant industry, but one restaurant consultant says older workers may be a cure for staffing issues.
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Subway, GenZ EV Solutions partner on Subway Oasis EV charging stations
February 21, 2023
Sandwich chain Subway and GenZ EV Solutions, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, are partnering on an EV charging oasis of the future, according…
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Papa Johns appoints Madeline Chadwick as chief corporate affairs officer
February 21, 2023
Papa John's International has named Madeline Chadwick as the brand's chief corporate affairs officer, according to a press release.
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Whataburger brings back fish in time for Lent
February 21, 2023
The Whatacatch Sandwich, and its dinner plate counterpart, are back at Whataburger now through April 10 in time for Lenten, according to a press release.
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