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McDonald's franchisees install pathogen-control tech
Although it's not uncommon for hospitals to UV light to zap and neutralize airborne and surface pathogens, the technology is new for restaurants. McDonald's…
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Agile QSR Operation in Uncertain Times
Learn how you can leverage AI to increase your business agility through automated demand forecasting, optimized scheduling, healthy worker protocols and…
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DQ using only cage-free eggs by 2025
January 14, 2021
International Dairy Queen Corporation is on track to meet its cage-free egg commitment in the U.S. and Canada for shell eggs, liquid eggs and DQ proprietary…
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Impulsify, Shift4 partner to expand self-pay retail option
January 14, 2021
Impulsify Inc. and Shift4 Payments are teaming up to integrate Impulsify's self-pay retail technology with Shift4's contactless payments.
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Church's digital upgrades bowl over chain's leaders
Church's spent about a year building a digital operations tool from the ground-up. As the chain nears completion of the system's rollout, leadership at all…
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Taco Bell's 'potatoes redux'
January 14, 2021
Taco Bell said it's not only bringing back potatoes in two upcoming menu items but is also "exploring" a plant-based protein with Beyond Meat, according to a…
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Golden Chick preps to open modular store
Quick and less-expensive store construction are among the benefits Golden Chick leaders expect to reap when they begin opening their first modular stores.
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Jollibee, Smashburger parent lands 'best employer' awards
January 13, 2021
Forbes has named Jollibee Foods Corp. — the parent company of Philippines-based QSR Jollibee and Smashburger — to its list of World's Best Employers. The…
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Carl's Jr opens 300th Mexican location
January 13, 2021
Carl's Jr. this week opened its 300th location within Mexico, where it first began doing business in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon in 1991. In fact…
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Munchie Magic now serving California
January 12, 2021
Baristas Coffee Company is expanding its virtual concept, Munchie Magic, to California, adding to its more than 50 locations in the states of Washington and…
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Kat Cole joins Slice board
January 12, 2021
Former Focus Brands President Kat Cole has joined the board of directors for Slice, a technology platform for pizza brands that has surpassed $1 billion in…
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Southern California McDonald's franchisees launch esports events
January 12, 2021
Global esports organization, Gen.G, and McDonald's Southern California franchisees are kicking off esports initiatives focused on Los Angeles, San Diego and…
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COVID be damned: Cuddle in your car at the Castle on Valentine's Day
COVID-19 may be sidelining a lot of events as it approaches its one-year anniversary, but White Castle has figured out a way to prevent its annual Valentine's…
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Top 2 US chicken suppliers settle antitrust actions
January 12, 2021
The largest and second-largest US chicken suppliers — Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride, respectively — agreed Monday to settle civil litigation with restaurants…
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'The 10-year prototype is dead,' plus other 2021 QSR predictions
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurant vendors give their takes on how quick-service operation is changing and what that means for restaurant leaders.
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Hourly worker hiring platform raises $3.4M
January 11, 2021
South Carolina startup company, Sprockets, has raised $3.4 million to help their customers hire applicants who are the precise fit for their needs.
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Foodservice kiosks adapt during coronavirus pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic, kiosks are adapting from foodservice digital engagement technology driven primarily by convenience and efficiency to also taking…
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Checkers gets $20M ch-ching from private equity owners
January 11, 2021
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., the parent company of Checkers & Rally's drive-thru restaurants, said it has received a $20 million capital injection…
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White Castle CEO steps into board chair post
January 11, 2021
White Castle is entering its centennial year by transitioning its board chair from former White Castle President and CEO Bill Ingram to his daughter, the…
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New SBA PPP loans now available from community banks
January 11, 2021
U.S. businesses can apply for new Paycheck Protection Program loans beginning today as the Small Business Administration has opened a new round of funding…
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