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McDonald's introduces 2 LTOs
November 4, 2022
McDonald's is introducing two menu items this month, the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the Oreo Fudge McFlurry, beginning Nov. 21 for a limited…
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Bring on the guac! Avocado price takes a dip
November 3, 2022
With grocery items spiking up about 13% in the past few months one bright spot is the cost of avocados.
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Thanx debuts Loyalty 3.0 platform upgrade
November 3, 2022
Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has completed the upgrade of its Loyalty 3.0 platform that features new capabilities that let brands respond and…
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Webinar: How operators can embrace post-COVID opportunities
November 3, 2022
Customers are still dining off-premise, and that means some are calling to place orders. Hazlnut has found that 18% of all calls are missed and three out of…
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McDonald's franchisee to hand out turkeys for Thanksgiving
November 3, 2022
A McDonald's franchisee in Syracuse, New York, will hand out gift certificates from a local grocery store for customers to pick up a holiday turkey up to 1…
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Ballard Brands execs, Chef Jose Garces to reveal how to build a 'brand of the future'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Ideation Hospitality COO Scott Campanella will join Chef Jose Garces and Ballard Brands CDO Davis Mesa in a keynote panel at the Restaurant Franchising and…
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Pepsi, Carla Hall celebrating Black-owned restaurants
November 2, 2022
Pepsi Dig In, designed to drive access, business acceleration and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is rallying Americans across the country to celebrate…
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White Castle offers meals to veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day
November 2, 2022
White Castle will offer veterans and active-duty service members a free combo meal or breakfast combo meal on Veterans Day, Friday Nov. 11, according to a…
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Diversified Foodservice Supply Announces Leadership Restructuring
Diversified Foodservice Supply Announces Leadership Restructuring
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Time to invest in pickup locker kiosks?
November 1, 2022
As e-commerce has increased, more retailers are introducing pickup lockers, and technology providers have introduced a wealth of locker systems to allow…
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McDonald's Happy Meal to tie in with upcoming Marvel film
November 1, 2022
McDonald's has revealed its latest Happy Meal promotion, a movie tie-in with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," according to a press release.
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Rally's expands Mississippi footprint
November 1, 2022
Rally's has opened a location in Byram, Mississippi, according to a press release. The unit is owned and operated by franchisees Michael Quinn and Jason…
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Kyle Schwarber earns MLB fans free Taco Bell taco
November 1, 2022
Taco Bell has partnered with MLB for its 11th year of the Steal A Base, Steal A Taco' promo during the 2022 World Series presented by Capital One. To score…
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Halo Burger debuts ultimate Midwest burger
November 1, 2022
Michigan-based Halo Burger has introduced The Wandering Michigander Burger, named after social media influencer Taylor Dustin, who is known as The Wandering…
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Subway deal propels Visual Art’s European expansion
October 31, 2022
Sandwich chain Subway has partnered with Sweden-based Visual Art in a large deal that will expand Visual Art's footprint throughout the Eurozone, according to…
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Checkers & Rally's offers meal deal for 40th anniversary of 'E.T.'
October 31, 2022
Checkers & Rally's is celebrating the 40th anniversary of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" with a Family Movie Night Meal Deal through Nov. 13, according to a…
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Burger King taps Acrelec kiosks to deploy Activision in-store experience
October 28, 2022
Acrelec, a provider QSR technology, will power a global promotional campaign between Burger King and Activision for the release of "Call of Duty: Modern…
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White Castle expands manufacturing plant
October 28, 2022
White Castle has expanded its retail food manufacturing plant in Vandalia, Ohio. The plant, named "The House That Bill Built" in honor of former president and…
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Arby's brings heat with 2 spicy menu items
October 28, 2022
Arby's is bringing back its hottest sandwich: the Diablo Dare. The brand is introducing Diablo Loaded Fries, and an order of both the spicy sandwich and fries…
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Roy Rogers' focus on 3 key components sets it apart in QSR space
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Maryland-based Roy Rogers has 41 units, but the company is readying for growth by franchising. The brand was built on quality, variety and choice.
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