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Restaurant customers want more deals, drive-thru visits remain strong
September 16, 2022
Restaurant customers are seeking out deals and mobile app offers, with three in four looking for discounts more often due to increasing menu prices, and two in…
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Business Leaders Need to "Act Their Wage"
According to Google Trends, searches for “quiet quitting” were non-existent until a month ago. Now, it’s everywhere – on TikTok, where the concept has helped…
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POS is Dead, Right?
The “POS is Dead” concept has been trending recently. This topic is not new, and well, it made me curious what people really think – so I conducted a poll on…
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White Castle introduces Castle Bites in frozen food aisle
September 15, 2022
White Castle is rolling out a new snack to grocery aisles. Castle Bites come in two flavors, hamburger and cheeseburger, according to a press release.
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McDonald's to close for Queen's funeral
September 14, 2022
McDonald's will close its stores in the United Kingdom for most of the day for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, according to a CNN report.
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Nathan's Famous partners with brewery for first-ever beer
September 14, 2022
Nathan's Famous has partnered with Coney Island Brewing Company to create Nathan's Famous Lager. It's the first beer for Nathan's Famous since its inception in…
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Remodeled Taco Bell opens in Texas
September 14, 2022
Taco Bell has reopened its restaurant at 15208 Montfort Drive in Dallas, Texas. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee North Texas Bells, according…
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#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.
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Dairy Queen taps Nicolas Boudet as COO international
September 13, 2022
International Dairy Queen has announced that Nicolas Boudet has joined the company as chief operating officer, international. Boudet will lead the brand's…
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Wendy's launches breakfast game in Ohio
September 13, 2022
Wendy's has introduced the Wendy's Breakfast Matching Game in Ohio, giving fans the change to win free breakfast for a year, $1,000 in Wendy's gift cards and…
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Mexican Pizza returns to Taco Bell's menu
September 13, 2022
The Mexican Pizza is set to become a permanent addition to Taco Bell's menu on Sept. 15. The brand reintroduced fans to the Mexican Pizza earlier this year…
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Transforming customer engagement with AI-powered personalization
How do AI and machine learning feature in transforming customer engagement in restaurants into a more personalized experience?
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Queen’s photo on McDonald’s kiosk was altered
September 12, 2022
A photo showing a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II on a McDonald's ordering kiosk is not authentic, according to a Reuters report.
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Long John Silver's taps Dawn Polizzotti as SVP of digital
September 12, 2022
Long John Silver's has hired Dawn Polizzotti as its senior vice president of digital, according to a press release.
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Burger King commits $400M for major brand overhaul
September 12, 2022
Burger King has released the details of a plan, dubbed "Reclaim the Flame," designed to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability. The brand…
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken franchisee signs NIL contract with basketball player
September 12, 2022
Far Hills Development LLC, operators of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Dayton, Ohio, has signed a second NIL contract with Wright State University Amari Davis.
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McDonald's partners with fashion designer for free lanterns
September 9, 2022
McDonald's has partnered with fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra to create an exclusive holiday lantern for this year's Mid-Autumn Festival. The lantern…
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Wendy's pretzel bun is back with new burger
September 9, 2022
Wendy's pretzel bun is back in restaurants with the release of the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger, according to a press release.
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice's customization sweetens brand's appeal in dessert space
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a franchise brand of 89 units growing primarily in the Southeast, plans to open up 40 more stores in the next year.
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Tims China partners with convenience store chain for 2 drinks
September 8, 2022
Tim Hortons franchisee TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons in China, has announced a partnership with Sinopec's Easy Joy, China's…
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