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Hiring hungry: 6 hiring tips for quick service restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hiring is a critical element to QSR operations. These six tips can help a QSR hire smarter.
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Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds
August 2, 2024
Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…
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Making The Right Investment: Wired Vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners
Discover the pros vs. cons of 1D/2D wired and wireless barcode scanners to elevate your operations with expert guidance from Star Micronics.
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Fast Casual reveals 2024 food tour stops
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Attendees will visit three fast casuals, where they'll taste food and chat with leadership.
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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states
August 1, 2024
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns taps former Wendy's head as president, CEO
August 1, 2024
Papa John's International Inc. has named Todd Penegor as president and CEO. Penegor, most recently president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, has more than 2…
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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in NYC Macy's
July 31, 2024
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a bakery within the Macy's department store in the Queens Center Mall in New York City, according to a press release.
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Yum Brands to expand voice AI tech to Taco Bell drive-thru locations
July 31, 2024
Yum Brands will add voice AI technology to hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thru locations by the end of 2024, according to the press release.
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Smalls Sliders sells out development in 6 states
July 31, 2024
Smalls Sliders has sold out its initial phase development in six states, according to a press release.
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White Castle rolls back slider sack to 2011 price
July 30, 2024
White Castle has rolled back the price of a sack of 10 Cheese Sliders to the price in 2011, more than 30% off the regular price. A sack of 10 sliders is $7.99…
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GRUBBRR adds Olo's payment capabilities to kiosks
July 30, 2024
GRUBBRR, a provider of restaurant technology, has integrated Olo's ordering and payment processing capabilities into its self-ordering kiosks and digital menu…
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Why Two Leading Brands Took the Leap to a Unified Commerce Platform
Discover how Unified Commerce Platforms like Qu’s are revolutionizing the restaurant industry. Learn from leaders at Jack in the Box and GoTo Foods about…
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Chatmeter Releases Industry’s First AI Survey Solution For Multi-Location Brands
SAN DIEGO, CA, JULY 29, 2024 – Chatmeter, the leader in multi-location intelligence, today announced the release of Surveys 2.0, a first-of-its-kind solution…
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Hot Dog on a Stick releases Sour Patch Kids lemonade drink
July 29, 2024
Hot Dog on a Stick has launched Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Lemonade, a blend that's both sweet and sour, according to a press release.
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Middle Eastern brands Go Crispy, Tea Time going global
July 29, 2024
The Go Crispy brand is going global after the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Baladi Holding Group and Azerbaijan's Green Capital Management…
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Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit
July 26, 2024
Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…
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Boneless wings don’t have to be bone-free, Ohio court rules
July 26, 2024
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that "boneless" chicken wings do not guarantee the absence of bones, a decision that overturns a lawsuit filed after a…
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Church's Texas Chicken lassos Houston market
July 26, 2024
Church's Texas Chicken will open another 10 locations in the Houston market using the company's reimaged Blaze design concept, according to a press release.
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Taco Bell Cantina opens in downtown LA
July 26, 2024
Taco Bell franchisee Diversified Restaurant Group opened its latest Taco Bell Cantina in downtown Los Angeles. A grand opening celebration was held July 25…
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8 tips for fast-food restaurant design
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Since the pandemic, fast-food restaurant design has become geared toward efficient, fast pickup and drive-thrus. But designing an interior takes careful…
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