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Checkers & Rally's to debut fry-seasoned chicken tenders
February 9, 2022
Checkers & Rally's is launching its first-ever fry-seasoned chicken tenders. Available nationwide Feb. 21, the chicken tenders feature white meat crispy…
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read now2022 State of Digital for Restaurants
We recently conducted our 3rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2021 performance…
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Southern Classic Chicken looks to grow in 2022
February 8, 2022
Southern Classic Chicken has secured two development deals within the past year, bringing more locations throughout the southeastern U.S. The company has 1…
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Good Times Restaurants names senior VP of operations
February 8, 2022
Good Times Restaurants Inc., parent company to Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, has named Donald L. Stack as senior vice president of operations…
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Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has cool concept ready for franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has a creative concept that puts customers squarely in the middle of the creation process. The eight-unit company plans to franchise…
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Restaurant gift card sales up in 2021, still down over 2019
February 8, 2022
Restaurant gift card sales were up 22% in 2021, compared to 2020, but still down 13% than 2019, according to Paytronix's Restaurant Gift Gard Sales Report 2022.
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Krystal appoints Manny Rodriguez as operations VP
February 7, 2022
Krystal has named Manny Rodriguez as its vice president of operations. In the role, Rodriguez will lead operations with a focus on company-owned restaurants…
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McDonald's Future 22 campaign spotlights young Black gamechangers
February 4, 2022
McDonald's has launched Future 22, a creative campaign that celebrates the work of 22 young, gifted and Black leaders whose passion and talent are creating…
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Yum Brands, UofL, Howard University launch Yum Franchise Accelerator
February 4, 2022
Yum Brands Inc. is partnering with the University of Louisville and Howard University to launch the Yum Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective…
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Apex, Tacit team up to increase efficiency of digital ordering, food locker pickup
February 4, 2022
Apex Order Pickup Solutions and Tacit Corporation have completed a software integration that will help foodservice operators provide the digital experiences…
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Wetzel's Pretzels opens bakery kiosk in Macy’s store
February 3, 2022
Macy's South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, is home to a Wetzel's Pretzels location, according to a press release.
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Subway releases digital-exclusive menu
February 3, 2022
Subway has introduced a line of menu items called The Vault, available exclusively on the Subway app and Subway.com.
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Lunchbox raises $50M in funding
February 2, 2022
DoorDash, Sweetgreen and &pizza have invested in the company.
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Consumer spending, restaurant visits rose in 2021
February 2, 2022
Consumer spending at restaurants grew by 16% in 2021 compared to a year ago when spending declined by 12% and was 2% above the pre-pandemic year ending…
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Hardee’s gets sweet with heart-shaped biscuits
February 2, 2022
Hardee's heart-shaped biscuits are back just in time for Valentine's Day. All of Hardee's biscuit menu items will come with a Heart Shaped Biscuit throughout…
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White Castle official sponsor of USA Luge team
February 2, 2022
White Castle is an official sponsor of USA Luge and the title sponsor of the organization's off-season recruitment program, the White Castle USA Luge Slider…
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Miso Robotics announces fundraising round
February 2, 2022
Miso Robotics, a manufacturer of automation solutions for foodservice, has announced a Series E funding round after raising more than $50 million through…
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Baskin-Robbins launches rose-based ice cream
February 1, 2022
Baskin-Robbins has launched its rose-based Secret Admirer ice cream as its flavor of the month. Secret Admirer is a pink cake-flavored ice cream swirled with…
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Now you can hug the KFC Chicken Sandwich
February 1, 2022
Just in time for Valentine's Day, KFC is offering a limited-edition larger-than-life KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler exclusively on PillowPets.com for $99.9…
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