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Krystal inks deal for 15 restaurants
February 23, 2023
Krystal has signed a multi-unit deal with restaurateur Argus Wiley. Wiley has purchased 21 existing Krystal locations and inked a deal to develop 15 more…
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Golden Chick reintroduces butterfly shrimp for Lent
February 23, 2023
Texas-based Golden Chick has reintroduced butterfly shrimp and created four unique seafood combo meals just in time for Lent, according to a press release.
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CrimsonAV cooks up menu board offerings for QSR, retail
February 22, 2023
CrimsonAV, a custom proAV mounting solutions provider, is expanding its offerings for restaurants and retail displays with a line of digital menu boards…
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Chowly launches Restaurant Control Center
February 22, 2023
Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has launch a Restaurant Control Center…
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Older workers bring plenty of reasons to hire for QSRs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Recruitment and retention remains a problem in the restaurant industry, but one restaurant consultant says older workers may be a cure for staffing issues.
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Subway, GenZ EV Solutions partner on Subway Oasis EV charging stations
February 21, 2023
Sandwich chain Subway and GenZ EV Solutions, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, are partnering on an EV charging oasis of the future, according…
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Papa Johns appoints Madeline Chadwick as chief corporate affairs officer
February 21, 2023
Papa John's International has named Madeline Chadwick as the brand's chief corporate affairs officer, according to a press release.
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Whataburger brings back fish in time for Lent
February 21, 2023
The Whatacatch Sandwich, and its dinner plate counterpart, are back at Whataburger now through April 10 in time for Lenten, according to a press release.
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Marco's Pizza franchisees to develop 10 units in Northern Virginia
February 21, 2023
Marco's Pizza has inked a multi-unit deal that will bring 10 restaurants to northern Virginia over the next three years, according to a press release.
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Last call: FastCasual's Excellence in Food Safety nominations closing soon
February 21, 2023
Entries will be accepted until midnight ET on Feb. 28, 2023.
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Receipt Marketing: A Powerful Tool To Boost Your Business
In this post, we discuss the benefits of receipt marketing and provide some tips on how to implement a successful receipt marketing campaign.
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Tyme self-order kiosks to offer PopPay face verification
February 20, 2023
Tyme, a self-ordering platform for restaurants, will offer PopPay face verification from PopID at Tyme self-checkout kiosks, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns Canada raises more than $63K from sale of Shaq-a-Roni pizzas
February 20, 2023
Papa Johns Canada raised more than $63,000 through the sales of the brand's Shaq-a-Roni pizza for Canadian food rescue program, according to a press release.
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Burrito Express to sign NIL contracts with 2 Arizona State athletes
February 20, 2023
Tempe, Arizona-based Burrito Express has announced that it will sponsor two Arizona State University athletes through the Name, Image and Likeness program.
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Odd Burger launches stock program in lieu of franchise fees
February 20, 2023
Canada-based Odd Burger has launched a franchise program called the Odd Stock Program that allows franchisees to become eligible to have their entire franchise…
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Experts explore NFTs, digital innovation, labor shortages, food insecurity needs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Attendees will become mini experts in all-things NFT, digital innovation, fixing the labor shortages and meeting food insecurity needs. Speakers include Blaine…
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SoundHound develops voice-based ordering
February 17, 2023
SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without…
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Taco Bell opens latest Cantina concept in LA
February 17, 2023
Taco Bell has opened its latest Cantina concept in the heart of Los Angeles, according to a press release.
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Halo Burger partners with community college for billboard design
February 17, 2023
Michigan-based Halo Burger has teamed with Mott Community College to create a billboard design for the brand's longest-standing billboard. A $1,000 scholarship…
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February 16, 2023
Kinettix, a provider of IT field technicians and break-fix dispatches to U.S.-based brands, has launched FieldFlex to give companies the ability to leverage…
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