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US Foods boosts Q4, FY 2022 sales, earnings
February 16, 2023
US Foods lifted its Q4 and FY 2022 results on sales gains from independent restaurants and healthcare accounts, according to an earnings release. Highlights…
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Roy Rogers expands into Ohio
February 16, 2023
Roy Rogers Restaurants will open in Cleves, Ohio on Feb. 27. The opening is part of a 10-unit deal with One Holland Corporation, according to a press release.
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Toast acquires Delphi Display Systems
February 16, 2023
Toast, an all-in-one digital platform for restaurants, which announced last week that it partnered with Google to allow online Google ordering, has acquired…
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Pie Five offers buy 3, get 1 free deal
February 16, 2023
Pie Five Pizza has launched a deal targeting group occasion pizza orders. For every three personal pizza purchased, a buyer will get a fourth one free.
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Domino's raises $13M-plus for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
February 16, 2023
Domino's Pizza raised more than $13 million for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in 2022, according to press release.
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McDonald's to add plant-based nuggets to menu in Germany
February 16, 2023
McDonald's is adding another plant-based product to its line, but this time in Germany. McPlant Nuggets will roll out to 1,400 German outlets next week…
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Great American Cookies enters Illinois with 2 locations
February 16, 2023
Great American Cookies has entered Illinois with two locations in the Chicago suburbs of Schaumburg and Orland Park, according to a press release.
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KFC tests 2 sandwiches in Tampa, Florida market
February 15, 2023
KFC is testing menu items in Tampa, Florida, the Ultimate BBQ Sandwich and a Spicy Slaw Sandwich, for a limited time, according to a press release.
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Chicken Salad Chick, Cava, Tazikis score high in Merchant Centric report
February 15, 2023
Cava, Chicken Salad Chick, Tazikis, Skyline Chili and Cheba Hut all scored high for price, value and loyalty, winning more praise than complaints in a Merchant…
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Sonic to open 1st Hawaii location
February 15, 2023
Sonic Drive-In will open its first location in Hawaii on Feb. 20. The unit will be located at 1110 Ho'okele Street in Kahului, Maui and is owned and operated…
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How Wetzel's Pretzels achieved 35% growth in 3 years
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Wetzel's Pretzels achieved 35% growth in jus three years. The Pasadena, California brand is a leader in the snack category and thrives on innovation and a…
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Restaurant Brands International enjoys strong Q4
February 15, 2023
Restaurant Brands International Inc. ended its 2022 fiscal year with a robust Q4 as systemwide sales increased nearly 12%, and over 13% for 2022 while…
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Restaurant group opens dual-branded Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon unit
February 15, 2023
Focus Brands has opened a street-side dual-brand Auntie Anne's + Cinnabon location in Sacramento, according to a press release.
read nowRestaurant Technologies Helps its Customers Make the Best Fries – They Make it Easy
Restaurant Technologies (RT) has launched its quarterly marketing campaign “YOU Make the Best Fries. We Make it EASY.” In this campaign, customers…
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Wendy's partners with Legacy Motor Club for NASCAR entry
February 14, 2023
Wendy's has announced a partnership with Legacy Motor Club. Beginning this weekend at the Daytona 500, the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Noah Gragson will…
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Popeyes brings back 2 seafood favorites
February 14, 2023
Popeyes is bringing back two customer favorites in time for Lent. The Flounder Fish Sandwich and the Shrimp Tackle Box have returned to participating menus…
read nowRestaurant Brands International promotes Joshua Kobza to CEO
February 14, 2023
Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, has appointed Joshua Kobza as the company's CEO…
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Marco's Pizza expands South Carolina footprint
February 14, 2023
Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The franchise is owned and operated by Kal Gullapalli. Gullapalli owns 22 Marco's Pizza…
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How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding
February 13, 2023
Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?
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A&W opens location in South Carolina Walmart
February 13, 2023
A&W Restaurants has opened a location in the Rock Hill, South Carolina, Walmart. The unit is owned and operated by multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees…
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