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Taco Bell brings back Crispy Chicken Wings
January 19, 2023
Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Wings are back and are being offered with a Mexican Pizza and Crunchy Tacos in the Ultimate Game Day Box from Jan. 26-Feb. 9…
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Focus Brands announces 3 chief staff leaders
January 19, 2023
Focus Brands has added three senior leaders to its management team, according to a press release.
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Partteam & OEMKiosks introduces foodservice software
January 18, 2023
Partteam & OEMKiosks, a kiosk manufacturer based in Portugal, has introduced YCanteen/YSnack software for the foodservice sector to allow users to choose…
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Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…
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Brand that took over Russian McDonald's to enter Kazakhstan?
January 18, 2023
The Russian company that bought out McDonald's in its homeland may be headed for Kazakhstan. Vkusno & Tochka (which translates to "tasty and that's it"…
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Bojangles, brewery craft Hard Sweet Tea for retail sale
January 18, 2023
Bojangles has crafted its Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea in conjunction with Appalachian Mountain Brewery, according to a press release.
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Wienerschnitzel launches aggressive franchising program
January 17, 2023
Wienerschnitzel has debuted a limited-time franchise incentive program dubbed "Hot Dogs for Profits." The initiative is designed to attract qualified…
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Pizza market to increase by $51B
January 17, 2023
The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…
read nowMr. Gatti's expands Texas footprint
January 17, 2023
Mr. Gatti's sold 24 units in 2022 and celebrated the opening of several new restaurants in Texas, according to a press release.
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PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations
January 17, 2023
PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…
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Tim Hortons opens 600th unit in China
January 17, 2023
Tim Hortons has opened its 600th coffee shop in China, according to a press release.
read nowA Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns
To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…
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Krystal unveils smaller prototype
January 16, 2023
Krystal has unveiled a smaller prototype in Center Point, Alabama. The 1,700-square-foot drive-thru features the first company store opening in more than …
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Jollibee to open in Orlando
January 13, 2023
Jollibee will open its Orlando storefront on Jan. 18, according to a press release.
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Subway considering sale?
January 13, 2023
Subway is considering a sale of its business, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The privately owned brand is in the early stages of attracting…
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Taco John’s unveils new store design
January 13, 2023
Taco John's has revived its Drive Thru Olé concept as its newest store design, according to a press release.
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Roast beef leads the menu at Lion's Choice
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Missouri-based Lion's Choice brings the beef - roast beef, that is - to St. Louis. The legacy brand has 32 units and has opened eight in the last four years.
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Carl's Jr. pairs with wine seller for bundle
January 12, 2023
Carl's Jr. has paired with Nocking Point Wines to design The Carl's Jr. Wine Pairing Bundle. The bundle features two wines specifically selected to complement…
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Chick-fil-A awards $5M to 46 recipients
January 12, 2023
A total of 46 recipients — a increase of 12 over last year — were the recipients of the 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program, according to a press…
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Star Micronics Breaks Into 2023 With Next-Level Solutions At NRF
Star will feature its extensive line of innovations at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show, including the highly anticipated mC-Label3 and mPOP® solutions.
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