News & Media
ConverseNow adds 5 to executive team
December 7, 2021
ConverseNow, a voice AI technology platform for restaurants, has appointed five senior members to join its executive team as the company enters the next phase…
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Reef acquires 2ndKitchen
December 7, 2021
Reef Technology Inc., an operator of delivery kitchens, has acquired 2ndKitchen, a provider of virtual kitchens for hotels, offices, buildings, venues and…
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Acrelec acquires OrderMatic
December 6, 2021
Acrelec, a company reinventing the customer experience with a suite of end-to-end software and hardware solutions, has finalized the acquisition of Oklahoma…
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Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor
December 6, 2021
Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…
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Reduce costs and downtime, increase profits
December 6, 2021
CieloIT's SmartFranchise delivery model offers fast growing multi-unit franchisors/franchisees the ability to scale, grow, mitigate risk, and be more…
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Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco
December 6, 2021
Jack in the Box will acquire leading Mexican QSR chain Del Taco for $12.51 per share or $575 million, according to a press release.
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Burger King to cut menu items, increase speed
December 6, 2021
Burger King is looking to speed up its drive thru by cutting some lengthy menu items, according to a report in USA Today.
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Don't overlook kitchen repairs, maintenance
Quick-service restaurants must focus on data-driven preventative maintenance plans in the back of the house. This is a crucial, make-or-break shift in your…
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Burgerville to debut biodegradable drinking straws
December 6, 2021
The Pacific Northwest's Burgerville has partnered with WinCup to bring biodegradable, compostable drinking straws to its 40 locations across Oregon and…
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How to retain valuable staff
by Sarah Niderost — Content Marketing Manager, Deputy
Employees are quitting at record rates. Here are some tips to retain the valuable staff you already have.
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McDonald's holiday fan favorite returns in limited markets
December 3, 2021
McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite: the Holiday Pie, according to a USA Today report. The rare dessert has been released in limited markets for the…
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Taco Bell appoints Nike’s Sean Tresvant as global chief brand officer
December 3, 2021
Taco Bell has appointed Sean Tresvant as its global chief brand officer. Tresvant's appointment takes effect Jan. 10, 2022, according to a press release.
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Bojangles launches NFT line
December 3, 2021
Bojangles has launched its first batch of NFTs — non-fungible tokens — crafted by seven North Carolina artists, according to press release.
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Wetzel's Pretzels to cruise in Rose Parade
December 3, 2021
Wetzel's Pretzels will cruise into 2022 with its inaugural float entry into the upcoming Rose Parade.
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Holiday fraud activity up 115% in restaurant industry
December 3, 2021
Fraud is up this holiday season, according to research from Sift, a fraud-prevention firm.
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Qu debuts Kitchen Display System
December 2, 2021
Qu, a provider of the restaurant industry's first Unified Commerce Platform, has launched its native Kitchen Display System, according to a press release.
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Design, Build and Manage: Scale your business and increase your profitability
Until recently, the franchise industry has been lagging in understanding how IT can help them improve their bottom line.
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Subway inks master agreement in Saudi Arabia
December 2, 2021
A new Subway partnership in Saudi Arabia will nearly double the country's restaurants in the next six years. The deal was inked with Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair…
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Whataburger launches $500K scholarship program
December 2, 2021
Whataburger is launching a Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship program, a $500,000 commitment to help college, university and not-for-profit…
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Burger King offers Whopper at throwback price
December 2, 2021
The Whopper is turning 64 years old and Burger King is celebrating by offering it at a throwback price for a limited time, according to a press release.
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