News & Media
NRA, ServSafe update operating guidelines
October 21, 2020
The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe today released an updated version of the NRA's guidelines for safe operation during the pandemic. Renamed…
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Ex-Smoothie King, Broken Egg execs lead Southern Classic Chicken's franchising effort
With a simple, value-based menu of much-loved homestyle fried chicken, Southern Classic Chicken is starting to franchise with two longtime restaurant leaders…
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HMS Host COO to restaurateurs: Stop trying to do it all
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
HMS Host COO Joe Thornton relayed a case study around his experience transforming Jamba as a prime example of how restaurant leaders can be more effective by…
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Chipotle leader talks relevancy, experience, cultivating a better world
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In the opening keynote at this week's Fast Casual Executive Summit, Scott Boatwright, Chipotle Mexican Grill's chief restaurant officer, shared insight on the…
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Pop-up power: Opening the door to QSR start-up dreams
By Ruben Flores-Martinez/Cashdrop CEO and founder As cold weather and talks of another wave of COVID-19 bring new fears to already struggling restaurateurs…
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Starbucks New Zealand owner buys Burger King New Zealand
October 20, 2020
Tahua Partners — which owns the Starbucks franchise in New Zealand — will buy Burger King New Zealand. Antares Restaurant Group currently owns the chain in the…
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Kelly's Roast Beef franchising beyond Boston borders
October 20, 2020
QSR and Boston-area fast food staple, Kelly's Roast Beef, is opening up to franchising outside Greater Boston and into Providence, Rhode Island and throughout…
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Georgia Krystal store becomes Halloween Central
October 20, 2020
The pandemic is sidelining a lot of the usual rites of Halloween, but one Smyrna, Georgia Krystal location has taken it on itself to remedy some of those…
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Yoshinoya 'treats' fans to free Halloween week delivery
October 20, 2020
Torrance, California-based rice bowl QSR, Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen, is offering free delivery via Uber Eats from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1, a news release said.
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Nathan's Famous partners with meat supplier for Europe
October 20, 2020
Nathan's Famous Inc. has licensed German meat-product manufacturer, Damhus, to make and distribute Nathan's Famous hot dogs to vendors across Europe, a news…
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Wendy's names retired Domino's CIO as its CIO
October 19, 2020
The Wendy's Company has named recently retired Domino's Pizza CIO Kevin Vasconi as the burger brand's chief information officer, effective today. As such he…
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Sysco taps CVS exec Sansone as EVP/CCO
October 16, 2020
Judith Sansone Sysco Corp. has named Judith Sansone executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020, according to a…
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COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola’s Tab
October 16, 2020
Tab, Coca-Cola's first diet cola, has fallen victim to the soda giant's plans to reduce its 500 brands in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…
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McDonald's wants to 'tattoo you,' J Balvin-style
October 16, 2020
Colombian reggaeton singer has not only delivered for Chicago-based McDonald's as a brand icon, but will keep doing so now thanks to the QSR's launch of its J…
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Del Taco turns in lukewarm Q3 results
October 16, 2020
Del Taco's Q3 2020 results failed to impress investors, who pulled back in after-hours trading Thursday following the release of the Lake Forest…
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Dosh & The Impact of Cash-Back Marketing
In this webcast, we meet Rob Kenny, Director of Restaurant Partnerships at Dosh - the nation's fastest growing cash back offer platform that helps drive core…
Presented by FastCasual.com
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Ziosk unveils expanded technology suite for restaurants
October 15, 2020
Ziosk, a provider of a technology platform for guest engagement for restaurants, has expanded its suite of products to help restaurants improve operational…
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Taco Bell adds DoorDash, celebrates stolen World Series bases
October 15, 2020
Taco Bell is promoting its new partnership with third-party delivery provider, DoorDash, at 5,500 U.S. locations by giving registered DoorDash users half off a…
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice opening 1st Ocala store
October 15, 2020
Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened its first Ocala, Florida, store this week on East Silver Springs Boulevard, a news release said.
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Jack in the Box tests 'Unchicken' sandwich
October 15, 2020
Jack in the Box is putting a player in the chicken sandwich fray, only this sandwich is not chicken at all. It's a plant-based item and is called the Unchicken…
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