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Popeyes opens in Holland, Michigan
December 30, 2021
The long-awaited Popeyes Louisiana Chicken has opened in Holland, Michigan after months of delays. Employees have been training at a store in Grand Rapids…
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Technology at the forefront for restaurants in 2022
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The restaurant industry is staring down challenges like never before, but technology is paving the way to a smoother 2022.
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All DoorDash employees back on monthly deliveries
December 29, 2021
Every DoorDash employee, up to and including the CEO, are being asked to make monthly deliveries as part of the company's WeDash program, which launched in…
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Sonic LTO Patty Melt returns
December 29, 2021
Sonic Drive-In has reintroduced its classic Patty Melt, while supplies last, according to a press release.
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Restaurant employees picking up the slack
December 28, 2021
Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…
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Wendy's offer free chicken nuggets
December 28, 2021
Wendy's is giving away free chicken nuggets through Jan. 2, 2022 with a purchase from the app, according to a Thrillist report.
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Breakfast, lunch sales rebounding
December 23, 2021
The breakfast daypart is rebounding, according to a report from The NPD Group.
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Dairy Queen opens in Gas City, Indiana
December 23, 2021
American Dairy Queen Corporation has announced the opening of a DQ Grill & Chill in Gas City, Indiana. The restaurant is located at 4969 Sloan Drive and is…
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The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund, Grubhub award restaurant grants
December 23, 2021
Online food ordering and delivery marketplace Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund have awarded more than $4 million to 37…
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Mastercard to acquire Dynamic Yield from McDonald's
December 23, 2021
McDonald's has announced an agreement for Mastercard to acquire McDonald's state-of-the-art personalization platform and decision engine company, Dynamic Yield.
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Taco Bell's wings available for one week
December 23, 2021
Taco Bell is adding chicken wings to its menu beginning Jan. 6, according to a company press release.
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Inspire Brands: Anatomy of a technology transformation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Raghu Sagi of Inspire Brands shared the learnings the organization has uncovered over the last two years and the highlights of its companywide digital…
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Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bells in Northern Virginia, D.C.-Metro Maryland
December 22, 2021
Southpaw has acquired 35 Taco Bell restaurants across Northern Virginia and DC-Metro Maryland, significantly enhancing Southpaw's presence in the Mid-Atlantic…
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McDonald's to ration fries in Japan
December 22, 2021
Beginning Friday, McDonald's in Japan will only offer fries in a small size thanks in part to flooding at a Vancouver port and supply chain issues stemming…
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Automatic robotic kitchen in Illinois requires no human employees
December 21, 2021
Nala Robotics, an Arlington Heights, Illinois-based technology firm, launched a fully automatic robotic kitchen last month in Naperville that can cook millions…
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How restaurant technology continues to evolve
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…
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Restaurant Brands International partners with Ant Group in Asia Pacific market
December 21, 2021
Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes, has announced a regional partnership with the Ant Group to leverage…
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Tim Hortons to open in Houston
December 21, 2021
Tim Hortons will open in Houston in the summer of 2022, according to a Houston Chronicle report. The company, owned by Restaurant Brands International, is…
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McDonald's provides free meals for tornado victims
December 20, 2021
McDonald's units in Kentucky, in conjunction with a McDonald's branded trailer called the McRig, are providing free hot meals for those affected by an EF-…
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Industry experts weigh in on 2022 trends
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The restaurant industry is facing challenges like never before. Industry experts weigh in on what 2022 holds in part one of our two-part look at future trends.
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