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Wienerschnitzel offers free chili dogs on Wiener Schnitzel Day
September 9, 2020
The U.S.-based hot dog QSR chain, Wienerschnitzel, has commandeered today's National Wiener Schnitzel Day, as its own. Although the folks who came up with this…
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KFC giving dozen tenders free via DoorDash partnership
September 8, 2020
Kentucky Fried Chicken will give customers who order through its =delivery partner, DoorDash, between now and Sept. 17, a dozen free chicken tenders and free…
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Panera names former McDonald's exec as COO
September 8, 2020
Panera Bread has named a former McDonald's president, Debbie Roberts, as EVP and COO.
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Popeyes names Americas president
September 8, 2020
Restaurant Brands International Inc. has named former RBI Asia-Pacific president, Sami Siddiqui, as president of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for the Americas, a…
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New Jersey virtual restaurant takes supermarket sampling to new level
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The pandemic has produced some amazing restaurant innovations, including a partnership between a New Jersey virtual restaurant and a plant-based grocery…
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Jimmy's Egg to open in Lubbock
September 4, 2020
Jimmy's Egg Franchise Group, Texas Egg Partners LLC, is set to open its fifth location in Texas on 114th St., in Lubbock on Sept. 14, a news release said. The…
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QSRs' techy future: It's all about ASMAC
by Amit Jain — Lead - PR & Communications, Manthan
Do you know what ASMAC means to your QSR?
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Yum China to generate up to $2.56M with Hong Kong offering
September 4, 2020
China's biggest restaurant company by last year's sales, Yum China Holdings Inc., has set the final price on 41,910,700 shares of common stock at $412 in Hong…
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Del Taco pushes plant-based, opens in Phoenix
September 4, 2020
Del Taco is opeing a Phoenix, Arizona, store on West Deer Valley, as part of a 10-store development deal for the western portion of the metropolitan area with…
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All systems 'go' for Just Eat Takeaway.com Grubhub acquisition
September 4, 2020
Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. and Grubhub Inc. said this morning that the companies have received all required regulatory approvals for Just Eat…
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September 3, 2020
Focus Brands has made four key leadership appointments across its system and at two of its fast casual brands — Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzky's. "As we…
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Taco Bell menu revamp: Hasta la vista Mexican pizza
September 3, 2020
After annoucing in July that it was streamlining its menu, Taco Bell released more details Thursday, saying it would eliimante some items but add others by…
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Suspended dining areas, triple drive-thru lanes move into Burger King next year
Burger King just landed a whopper of a store redesign that it said will begin being built next year.
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Dunkin’ ranked as favorite packaged coffee
September 3, 2020
Dunkin' was ranked the country's top coffee according to the Harris Poll, per a USA Today report. The brand was among eight packaged coffees that rated above…
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ICX Summit postponed till June 2021
September 2, 2020
The Interactive Customer Experience Summit has been postponed until June 2, 2021 due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. The rescheduled event will…
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White Castle testing Mastercard AI-powered drive-thru platform
September 1, 2020
White Castle has partnered with Mastercard to launch an artificial intelligence solution that promises to take physical touch out of the drive-thru lanes.
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Drive-thrus prove to be lifeline for restaurants
September 1, 2020
Drive-thru restaurants have been a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic, according to The NPD Group, which found that drive-thru restaurant visits…
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McDonald's 'categorically' denies lawsuit's discrimination claims
A suit filed Tuesday in federal court in Illinois alleged that McDonald's has systematically discriminated against Black franchisees for decades.
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Taco Bell COO on navigating change: 'It's actually getting … more fun'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Change is something every restaurateur has gotten a dose of this year, and Taco Bell Global COO Mike Grams said the brand is winning the adaptability game.
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Yum China launches Hong Kong Stock Exchange public offering
August 31, 2020
Yum China Holdings Inc. is launching its Hong Kong public offering today, which a news release said forms part of the global offering of 41,910,700 new shares…
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