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Pepsi generating $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021
In hopes of raising at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years, PepsiCo has launched Dig In, a multi-year platform…
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Dunkin' roars into 2021 with 'Extra Charged Coffee', mood quiz
December 29, 2020
Dunkin' is pumpin' it up for the new year with the addition of so-called "Extra Charged Coffee" to its menu, packing 20% more caffeine than the brand's classic…
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QSR execs reveal how COVID-19 has changed leadership styles
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The last pandemic-stricken year has levied a literal cascade of slings and arrows at QSR leaders, which has seriously altered the way they are doing their…
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Class actions allege Burger King’s parent company violated securities laws
At least four separate law firms have filed suit against Popeyes', Burger King' and Tim Hortons' Toronto-based parent company, Restaurant Brands International.
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How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation
Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…
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Six technology trends to help restaurants rebound in 2021
As this era of unpredictability ensues, the ways in which restaurants work to overcome the pandemic continues to evolve, too. Here are six technology trends…
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Ancient Pompeii fast food: 'Fava beans with your snails, sir?'
Snails, ground fava beans, pork and wine were staples of the 2,000-year-old fast-food stalls uncovered in Ancient Pompeii.
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80 In-N-Out employees contract COVID-19
December 28, 2020
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees in Colorado have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health &…
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Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group
December 22, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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Hangover Krystal LTO finds its moment
December 22, 2020
Krystal's -called Hangover Krystal sandwich is returning as an LTO at the chain on Dec. 28, according to a news release.
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Taco Bell, A&W CEOs among those sharing 2020 lessons learned
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Granted, there's not much to love, let alone like about 2020 in the restaurant universe or elsewhere. But under the heading of pain so often bringing gain, we…
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Burger King LTO features 4 $1 offerings
December 21, 2020
Burger King restaurants nationwide are offering an LTO that starts Dec. 28 which will put the brand's Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Jr., Value fries and Value…
read nowConsumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season
December 21, 2020
The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…
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Relief is at hand: Legislators OK $900B COVID-era relief package
Legislators have singed a $900 billion deal to provide pandemic-era relief to individuals and businesses, including restaurants nationally.
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White Castle tasks Richard Dreyfuss with 'Night Before Cravemas' reading
December 18, 2020
White Castle has released a spin on the "Night Before Christmas" in its digital storybook,"'Twas the Night Before Cravemas," set in a White Castle, of course…
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McDonald's investor group ousting board chair?
December 18, 2020
Investors, who hold less than 1% of McDonald's shares, are calling for the resignation of the chain's board chair as well as the compensation committee chair…
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Jack in the Box names former Rave financial chief as CFO
December 18, 2020
Jack in the Box Inc. has named Rave Restaurant Group's former CFO to the same role. Timothy Mullany will join the company as executive vice president and CFO…
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Is your restaurant technology ready for 2021?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurateurs learned a lot about the potentially business-saving qualities of restaurant tech in 2020, as the pandemic forced brands to find ways to still…
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Jack in the Box springs out a crispy chicken sandwich
December 17, 2020
Jack in the Box is putting a new player in the crispy chicken sandwich foray with its newly introduced Cluck Sandwich featuring pickles and what the brand…
read nowToast donating $35M to restaurant recovery
December 17, 2020
Toast POS, a restaurant management platform, is donating $35 million worth of free services and funding as part of a winter restaurant relief plan to support…
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