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KFC, Chick-fil-A launch mobile ordering apps on same day
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
June 2, 2016
The QSR chicken business is heating up when it comes to using mobile technology to advance sales. This week, almost simultaneously, Kentucky Fried Chicken and…
read nowCalifornia restaurant coins 'super premium fast food' category
June 2, 2016
"Super premium fast food" is how Starbird, a new restaurant concept in Sunnyvale, California, is describing itself.
read nowTwo-sided lockers empower automated restaurants
June 1, 2016
Apex Supply Chain Technologies has announced the launch of AnyWhere self-serve lockers that restaurants can use to fulfill customers' carryout orders. The…
read nowWendy's expands Japanese presence through hybrid restaurant concept
June 1, 2016
Wendy's is making a big move in Japan with the acquisition of 136 First Kitchen restaurants. The chain and its Japanese franchisee, Suntory Holdings Ltd, will…
read nowMiddleby acquiring ice equipment company
June 1, 2016
The Middleby Corporation has acquired Follett Corporation, a manufacturer of ice machines, ice and water-dispensing equipment, ice storage and transport…
read nowPizza Hut pledges to halt use of BHA/BHT, some preservatives and antibiotics
June 1, 2016
Pizza Hut is getting on board with an industry-wide movement to cut the less healthful ingredients out of its menu, according to a company press release. This…
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9 things this editor learned about YOU at NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
I'm introducing myself as the new Food Editor of this site, as well as starting us off with a handful of my observations about YOU, from this year's NRA…
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4 ways to prep for overtime changes
John Waldmann, co-founder and CEO of Homebase, offers advice to help brands become compliant with the Department of Labor's overtime ruling.
read nowNew burrito restaurant franchisor hits the national scene
May 31, 2016
A popular single-location North Carolina-based restaurant, Go Burrito, is taking the plunge this week into franchising its concepts. The 3-year-old…
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Pressure building: McDonald's and joint employment
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As the issue of joint responsibility for employee wages and other workplace issues winds its way through the docket with the NLRB, the battles lines appear to…
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Jack in the Box exec to share social media strategies during free webinar
May 31, 2016
Nearly every reputable brand is on social media, and in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
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Arby's CEO Paul Brown — a nice guy who likes to stay 'scrappy'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Sometimes, nice guys finish pretty darn near first. For Arby's CEO Paul Brown, that may indeed be the story. If you read through a lot of the recent interviews…
read nowMcDonald's strives to boost customer experience, all the way down to the bun
May 27, 2016
McDonald's is tweaking menu offerings and revamping service to make the customer happier, and the effort involves everything from longer toasted buns to the…
read nowTaco Bell pairs with NBA for Taco-giveaway promotion
May 27, 2016
Taco Bell is teaming up with the National Basketball Association for a promotion to capitalize on the popularity of the 2016 NBA Finals. In the Steal a game…
read nowGet Fried hoping to open in Middle East
May 27, 2016
The French fry fast food chain, Get Fried 9#GetFried Fry Cafe), has entered into an exclusive master franchise agreement with World Franchise Associates to…
read nowQSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service
May 27, 2016
In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…
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US Foods hits the NYSE
May 27, 2016
National food service distributor, US Foods Holding Corp, began trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "USFD," after its…
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NRA 2016: 5 tips for retaining employees of all ages
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Employers who successfully retain employees are careful to address generational differences among the varied ages of workers they employ. A panel of experts at…
read nowSoftware hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines
May 26, 2016
Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…
read nowApp helps co-workers communicate without exchanging cell numbers
May 26, 2016
An app that allows employees to message co-workers without having to divulge personal phone numbers is now available. Entrepreneurs Danny Leffel and Broc…
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