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McDonald's launches franchise initiatives to increase historically underrepresented franchisees
December 9, 2021
McDonald's said Wednesday it will launch a franchisee recruitment initiative to increase the number of new franchisees from all backgrounds, including…
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KFC's 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog returns for holiday season
December 9, 2021
Want you home to smell like KFC's 11 herbs and spices? The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog returns for a fourth year with a new limited-edition look and an…
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Krispy Kreme celebrates 'Day of Dozens' with BOGO $1 deal
December 9, 2021
Krispy Kreme will offer customers a $1 dozen deal on Dec. 12 as fans celebrate the brand's annual "Day of the Dozens," according to a press release.
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McDonald's expands NASCAR's Bubba Wallace sponsorship
December 8, 2021
McDonald's is expanding its sponsorship of the 23XI NASCAR team for the 2022 cup series, according to an NBCSports report.
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Nextbite launches Asian restaurant
December 8, 2021
Nextbite, a provider of virtual restaurants, has launched its first Asian cuisine brand — Lucky Dragon Fried Rice — a street fare-inspired, delivery-only menu…
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Former Burger King employee tattoos ‘WE ALL QUIT’ on arm
December 8, 2021
Kylee Johnson and eight other co-workers quit a Lincoln, Nebraska, Burger King in July, and one of the employees famously announced "We All Quit" on the sign's…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…
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White Castle awards $100K to senior care organization
December 7, 2021
The Ingram White Castle Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus-Ohio nonprofit organization that provide a variety of services…
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McDonald's to release Mariah Carey merch
December 7, 2021
The eagerly awaited Mariah Menu arrives at McDonald's on Dec. 13, and the company is giving away exclusive merchandise toe celebrate, according to a press…
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ConverseNow adds 5 to executive team
December 7, 2021
ConverseNow, a voice AI technology platform for restaurants, has appointed five senior members to join its executive team as the company enters the next phase…
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Reef acquires 2ndKitchen
December 7, 2021
Reef Technology Inc., an operator of delivery kitchens, has acquired 2ndKitchen, a provider of virtual kitchens for hotels, offices, buildings, venues and…
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Acrelec acquires OrderMatic
December 6, 2021
Acrelec, a company reinventing the customer experience with a suite of end-to-end software and hardware solutions, has finalized the acquisition of Oklahoma…
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Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor
December 6, 2021
Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…
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Reduce costs and downtime, increase profits
December 6, 2021
CieloIT's SmartFranchise delivery model offers fast growing multi-unit franchisors/franchisees the ability to scale, grow, mitigate risk, and be more…
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Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco
December 6, 2021
Jack in the Box will acquire leading Mexican QSR chain Del Taco for $12.51 per share or $575 million, according to a press release.
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Burger King to cut menu items, increase speed
December 6, 2021
Burger King is looking to speed up its drive thru by cutting some lengthy menu items, according to a report in USA Today.
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Don't overlook kitchen repairs, maintenance
Quick-service restaurants must focus on data-driven preventative maintenance plans in the back of the house. This is a crucial, make-or-break shift in your…
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Burgerville to debut biodegradable drinking straws
December 6, 2021
The Pacific Northwest's Burgerville has partnered with WinCup to bring biodegradable, compostable drinking straws to its 40 locations across Oregon and…
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How to retain valuable staff
by Sarah Niderost — Content Marketing Manager, Deputy
Employees are quitting at record rates. Here are some tips to retain the valuable staff you already have.
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McDonald's holiday fan favorite returns in limited markets
December 3, 2021
McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite: the Holiday Pie, according to a USA Today report. The rare dessert has been released in limited markets for the…
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