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Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment
September 27, 2021
The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…
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Tips for getting quick-service catering up and running
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Quick-service restaurants may find that adding a catering component adds much needed revenue as sales dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Survey finds restaurants now paying average wage of $13.50 plus tips
September 27, 2021
According to a new survey conducted by One Fair Wage, a national nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of service workers, more than 1,60…
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Jimmy John's franchisee partners with DailyPay to provide on-demand payments for employees
September 27, 2021
Kensington Hill Capital LLC., a Jimmy John's franchisee, has partnered with DailyPay to offer on-demand pay to employees. With DailyPay's solution, Jimmy…
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Bojangles donates $818,500 to Folds of Honor
September 27, 2021
Bojangles has donated more than $800,000 to Folds of Honor, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen or…
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Krystal opens first franchise location in 15 years
September 27, 2021
Atlanta-based Krystal Restaurants LLC will open its first franchised location in 15 years. The new location will be located at 1624 Veterans Blvd. in Dublin…
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Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians
September 27, 2021
A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.
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U.S. Air Force Partners with 1Huddle to Elevate Airmen Training
Partnership to Transform the Way U.S. Air Force Trains & Develops their Airmen by Gamifying Mandatory Career Development Courses
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Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…
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Nathan's Famous partners with Tommy's Diner in France
September 24, 2021
Nathan's Famous has announced a new collaboration with Tommy's Diner, a 50's throwback diner based in France, to offer its hot dogs in all locations across the…
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Nathan's Famous partners with Tommy's Diner in France
September 24, 2021
Nathan's Famous has announced a new collaboration with Tommy's Diner, a 50's throwback diner based in France, to offer its hot dogs in all locations across the…
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A&W launches Cheddar Weather apparel campaign
September 24, 2021
A&W Restaurants has launched a high-end collection of apparel and accessories to kick off its "Cheddar Weather" campaign, according to a press release.
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Chick-fil-A tests new fall milkshake offering
September 24, 2021
Chick-fil-A is testing a new seasonal milkshake and customers in Salt Lake City will help the company decide whether to make it a menu item nationwide…
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Whataburger teams with Igloo for iconic merchandise
September 24, 2021
Igloo and Whataburger have teamed up to offer a cooler and fanny pack with the company's signature orange and white stripes, according to a press release. The…
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Impossible Pork to launch in Hong Kong
September 24, 2021
Impossible Foods has announced the commercial launch of Impossible Pork Made from Plants on Oct. 4 in Hong Kong and in Singapore later this fall, according to…
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5 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Spend
Marketing is too important to be an afterthought. The money a brand spends on those efforts should be one of the best investments they make.
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Future of ghost kitchens not just smarter, it’s tastier
by Buck Jordan
Ghost kitchens allow brands to test innovations without risk. Buck Jordan, founder & CEO of Wavemaker Labs, believes ghost kitchens provide 24/7 opportunities…
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Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar
Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…
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Multi-unit franchisees to re-introduce A&W to Arnold, Missouri
September 23, 2021
A&W is returning to Arnold, Missouri. With plans to open by mid-October, the new location will be owned by Jim Sprick and Jim Sill. The pair previously…
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Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…
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