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Guest retention key to restaurant profitability
April 7, 2025
Traditional methods for identifying issues affecting retention, such as delayed surveys with low response rates, potentially biased table visits, and…
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Maximizing Guest Retention
Unfortunately, when it comes to identifying issues that affect guest retention, traditional survey methods in restaurants often fall short. So how can…
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KFC toothpaste? It's real and you can buy it for a limited time
April 7, 2025
Kentucky Fried Chicken has partnered with Hismile, an Australian oral care company, to bring a KFC-flavored toothpaste to life, according to a Yahoo Life…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Perkins, Bun Mee, Keke's leaders share franchising success insight
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
What it takes to succeed in franchising was the focus of a panel talk at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.
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From homelessness to restaurant heroes: Power couple keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
April 7, 2025
Chef Bryant "Baul" Williams and Daniella Williams, the husband-and-wife founders of Atlanta-based Binky's, specializing in soul food, and brunch hot spot Betty…
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Subway, Doritos collab on Doritos Footlong Nachos
April 4, 2025
Subway and Doritos have collaborated on the release of Doritos Footlong Nachos available for a limited time, according to a press release.
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The surprising secret to managing rising food prices for QSRs
by Patrick Donovan — Chief Operating Officer, InStride
QSRs facing inflation should prioritize employee training and development as a cost-saving strategy, rather than cutting it, to reduce turnover and improve…
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Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery
April 4, 2025
Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.
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Papa Johns, Google Cloud team to deliver AI-powered pizza experiences
April 3, 2025
Papa Johns and Google Cloud have entered into an expanded multi-year partnership to revolutionize Papa Johns' order and delivery experience using AI.
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Jollibee launches Signature Sips menu with Botrista
April 3, 2025
Jollibee Foods Corporation has partnered with Botrista to bring a line of signature beverages to its U.S. locations, according to a press release.
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Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…
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Del Taco expands in Ohio
April 2, 2025
Del Taco has expanded in Ohio with a location in Powell. It's the third location in the state, joining existing locations in Marion and Whitehall, according to…
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Domino's, DoorDash partner to join local commerce platform
April 2, 2025
Domino's Pizza has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to reach new customers through the DoorDash Marketplace while continuing delivery service via…
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Church's Texas Chicken, Texas Chicken expand global footprint into Europe, beyond
April 2, 2025
Church's Texas Chicken and its sister company, Texas Chicken, plan to open up to 900 units in the U.K., France, Italy and Spain, according to a press release.
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Your Restaurant’s Not Perfect and Why That’s a Good Thing: Harnessing The Hidden Value of Guest Recovery
In this webinar, Zack Oates will dive into the hidden value of guest recovery, exploring how restaurants can turn negative experiences into opportunities for…
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FAT Brands intros Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery co-branded unit
April 1, 2025
FAT Brands has debuted its first Round Table Pizza and Marble Slab Creamery in Oakland, California. It marks FAT Brands' 10th co-brand/tri-brand pairing to…
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken named Official Fried Chicken of Boston Red Sox
April 1, 2025
Krispy Krunchy Chicken has been named the Official Fried Chicken of the Boston Red Sox. The brand, which has a footprint of more than 3,200 convenience stores…
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Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World
Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…
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3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency
March 31, 2025
Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…
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