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Flying Dolly’s is a community-focused boutique creamery that pairs nostalgic, artisanal ice cream with authentic New Orleans-style snoballs, leveraging a…
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Papa Johns has launched a limited-time promotion Friday called "Pizza Miles," offering loyalty members a credit for choosing carryout over delivery, according…
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Arby's has introduced the French Dip Royale, a new limited-time menu item available nationwide through May 25, according to a press release.
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McDonald's will expand its McValue menu starting April 21, adding a tier of items priced under $3 and a new breakfast meal deal at participating U.S.
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White Castle will release the Chicken Fajita Slider on April 6. It features all-white meat topped with grilled onions and peppers, jalapeño cheese and green…
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Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…
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VanTrust Real Estate has sold a recently completed Anderson-DuBose warehouse in Jacksonville to an affiliate of US Realty Advisors for $66.9 million.
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HTeaO has opened a location in Claremore, Oklahoma. The restaurant is owned by franchisees Erin and John Love and marks their second HTeaO location, according…
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The owner of the Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Rock Hill plans to expand the brand's presence in South Carolina with six locations, according to a press…
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Hungry Howie's has debuted its latest limited-edition flavored innovation, Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust, from now through June 28, according to a press…
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Papa Johns has debuted a line of oven-toasted sandwiches, according to a press release.
read nowby Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The 2026 agenda is designed to cover every touchpoint of the modern guest journey. If a topic impacts your brand's bottom line, it is on the schedule.
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Wendy's has launched a redesigned Spicy Chicken Sandwich, featuring changes to the item's breading, marinade and bun, according to a press release.
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Taco Bell is asking U.S. customers to choose which international menu item will make its domestic debut through the company's first "Global Taco Vote."
read nowby Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
A strong, intentional company culture drives success by boosting productivity, attracting top talent and fostering an environment where employees feel valued…
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Buying a franchise is often described as "being in business for yourself, but not by yourself." It's an exciting prospect, trading the corporate ladder for an…
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Restaurant brands are increasing investments in technology and artificial intelligence to counter declining guest traffic and high operating costs, according…
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Wendy's has been named the "Official Dunks of the NCAA March Madness," launching a new menu and sweepstakes centered on its "most iconic dunk of all time …
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The quick service restaurant industry, after having to pivot from COVID-19, is increasingly turning to digital signage for the drive-thru as it's become a…
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