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Chicago sues Grubhub, DoorDash for ‘deceptive, unfair’ business practices
August 27, 2021
The city of Chicago has filed landmark lawsuits against third-party delivery services for "deceptive and unfair" business practices, as outlined in a city…
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Teriyaki Madness exec dropping marketing hints
August 27, 2021
The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…
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Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…
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Wendy's pledges more than $275K to worldwide organizations
August 27, 2021
The Wendy's Company is pledging nearly $280,000 in charitable donations to a variety of organizations worldwide that align with Wendy's core categories of…
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Foodservice labor crisis not a temporary challenge
August 27, 2021
The ongoing labor shortage in the restaurant and foodservice industries is likely not temporary and the big issue for employees is attaining a work-life…
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Del Taco reimagines the taco
August 27, 2021
Del Taco is debuting stuffed quesadilla tacos. The item combines tacos and quesadillas. A grilled chicken stuffed quesadilla taco is $1.99, a crispy chicken…
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Sunday intros mobile payments in US restaurants market
August 27, 2021
Sunday, a mobile payments solution provider for restaurants, has introduced its service in the U.S. market. More than 110 restaurants have integrated the…
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How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year
by Shahpour Nejad — PRESIDENT/CEO, PIZZA GUYS
Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and…
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Cooks, servers, bartenders hardest positions to fill
August 26, 2021
The top three jobs restaurants are striving to fill are servers, cooks/line cooks and bartenders, with cooks topping the list, accorind to a 7shifts report.
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Krispy Kreme offers 2 free doughnuts to vaccinated customers
August 26, 2021
Krispy Kreme is upping its vaccine promotion by offering two free doughnuts to every U.S. customers that has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot…
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Dunkin' pairs with Harpoon Brewery for fall beer offerings
August 26, 2021
For the fourth year in a row, Harpoon Brewery is teaming up with Dunkin' to create a line of beers that will hit stores this September. All are made with…
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Pizza Pizza adds plant-based chicken to menu
August 26, 2021
Canadian pizza company Pizza Pizza is partnering with Greenleaf Foods SPC to add plant-based chicken to menus at more than 400 locations across the country.
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DQ Grill & Chill opening in Pittsburg, Kansas
August 26, 2021
American Dairy Queen Corporation is getting ready to open a DQ Grill & Chill location in Pittsburg, Kansas, on August 30.
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Taco Bell sparks debate with menu item
August 26, 2021
Is it a taco or a chicken sandwich? That's the debate behind Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco making its debut September 2.
read nowTop 5 Challenges and Opportunities for Restaurant Marketers
Qu interviewed over 25 trail-blazing, market-leading, show-stopping restaurant marketers from leading QSR & Fast Casual brands on our Restaurants Reinvented…
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download now2021 State of Digital for Restaurants
We recently conducted our 2nd annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2020 performance…
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RFIS 2021 is in the books!
August 25, 2021
We came, we gathered, we partied, we learned. And we'll be back for RFIS 2022 in Nashville.
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Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.
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Digital marketing plays big role as QSRs 're-get' customers
Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…
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McDonald’s pulls milkshakes in UK due to supply chain issues
August 25, 2021
McDonald's has pulled milkshakes and some bottled drinks thanks in part to supply-chain issues at nearly 1,300 restaurant in the UK, according to a New York…
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