News & Media
Sabir Sami promoted to KFC division CEO
September 22, 2021
Yum! Brands, Inc. has announced the promotion of Sabir Sami to KFC division CEO, effective January 1, 2022. Sami, a 12-year veteran of the company, who…
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U.S. restaurants continue gradual recovery, dine-in still down
September 21, 2021
Despite inclement weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits continue to recover from last year's steep declines.
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Odd Burger to open in Waterloo, Ontario
September 21, 2021
Odd Burger will open a Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, location on Sept. 29. The company recently finished construction on the 1,021-square-foot store, according to…
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Wetzel's Pretzels partners with Phillips 66
September 21, 2021
Wetzel's Pretzels has announced a franchise opportunity with the Phillips 66 family of brands, according to a press release. The Wetzel's and Phillips 6…
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Andy's Frozen Custard is all about quality and complex simplicity
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Andy's Frozen Custard, which operates 100 stores, follows an operational philosophy of 'complex simplicity' and it's proven key to making the brand a standout…
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Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees
September 21, 2021
The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…
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Burger King enters crypto game to celebrate new meals
September 21, 2021
To continue the hype around the Burger King Keep It Real Meals, Burger King is partnering with NFT marketplace Sweet to deliver digital collectibles via…
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Many QSR customers not happy with drive-thrus, would welcome automation
September 21, 2021
More than half of Americans, 65%, who visited QSRs in the last six months have had an unpleasant drive-thru experience, according to a Harris Poll survey…
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Jack in the Box opens in Houston
September 21, 2021
Jack in the Box has opened in Houston. The location marks the 90th for franchise group HV Restaurants, led by partners Manny Colorado and Mohammed Ahmed. The…
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McDonald's Happy Meals to transition to sustainable plastics, fibers by 2025
September 21, 2021
McDonald's will offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys, according to a CNBC report, and the company pledges to reduce its plastic in Happy Meal toys offers by…
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Krispy Kreme celebrates World Gratitude Day with BOGO offer
September 21, 2021
Today is World Gratitude Day, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating by offering a buy one, get one free promo for the entire week, according to a press release.
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Subway sales up following historic brand refresh
September 21, 2021
Subway's Eat Fresh Refresh campaign, which featured its biggest menu changes, is also playing a major role in its sales momentum since the start of 2021…
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McDonald’s to add assistive technology for blind customers to all US company-owned stores
September 20, 2021
McDonald's will add assistive technology for blind customers at all company-owned restaurants in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to a report in The…
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Global food service industry to reach $4.1T by 2026
September 20, 2021
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for food service industry, which was $3.5 trillion in 2020, is hit $4.1 trillion by 2026, according to a Global…
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Need to renegotiate your lease? Expert weighs in
The restaurant industry continues to face significant challenges as states and regions continue with restrictions to address the coronavirus pandemic. In…
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Peerless upgrades outdoor digital menu boards
September 20, 2021
Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of AV solutions and accessories, has launched an upgrade of its outdoor digital menu boards, designed to support…
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Twitter users freak over abandoned McDonald’s
September 17, 2021
Twitter users have posted pictures of an abandoned McDonald's in Alaska, and it's still got the Jurassic Park promos on its menu, according to a Yahoo News…
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Chick-fil-A names new CEO
September 17, 2021
Andrew Truett Cathy will take the reigns as CEO of Chick-fil-A in November, the chain announced Thursday.
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How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…
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On top of change? Don’t miss ‘New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World’
September 17, 2021
Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.
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