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Subway sales up following historic brand refresh
September 21, 2021
Subway's Eat Fresh Refresh campaign, which featured its biggest menu changes, is also playing a major role in its sales momentum since the start of 2021…
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McDonald’s to add assistive technology for blind customers to all US company-owned stores
September 20, 2021
McDonald's will add assistive technology for blind customers at all company-owned restaurants in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to a report in The…
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Global food service industry to reach $4.1T by 2026
September 20, 2021
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for food service industry, which was $3.5 trillion in 2020, is hit $4.1 trillion by 2026, according to a Global…
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Need to renegotiate your lease? Expert weighs in
The restaurant industry continues to face significant challenges as states and regions continue with restrictions to address the coronavirus pandemic. In…
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Peerless upgrades outdoor digital menu boards
September 20, 2021
Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of AV solutions and accessories, has launched an upgrade of its outdoor digital menu boards, designed to support…
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Twitter users freak over abandoned McDonald’s
September 17, 2021
Twitter users have posted pictures of an abandoned McDonald's in Alaska, and it's still got the Jurassic Park promos on its menu, according to a Yahoo News…
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Chick-fil-A names new CEO
September 17, 2021
Andrew Truett Cathy will take the reigns as CEO of Chick-fil-A in November, the chain announced Thursday.
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How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…
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On top of change? Don’t miss ‘New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World’
September 17, 2021
Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.
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Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery acquired by The Derbyshire Group
September 16, 2021
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery has been acquired by The Derbyshire Group.
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Smokey Bones, Nathan’s Famous execs to discuss ghost kitchens at 1-day virtual event
Two industry executives will discuss the rise of ghost kitchens at the #QSRNext event Nov. 9. The one-day workshop is free for restaurant executives.
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Del Taco launches rewards app
September 16, 2021
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. has introduced a loyalty app, Del Yeah! Rewards in partnership with Cheetah Digital.
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A&W wraps up Q2 with 14 restaurant commitments
September 16, 2021
Halfway through 2021, A&W had awarded eight units and received commitment for 14 restaurants, putting the brand on track to reach its 2021 franchise sales…
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Dublin-based software delivery company lands $8M investment
September 16, 2021
Vromo, a Dublin-based restaurant delivery SaaS business serving Europe and the U.S., has landed $8 million in growth capital, as well as a new shareholder, No…
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Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…
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Nathan’s Famous launches bacon cheddar cheesy burger
September 16, 2021
In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day, which will take place on Sept. 18, Nathan's Famous is launching a bacon cheddar cheesy burger for a limited time.
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McDonalds offers 50-cent double cheeseburger
September 16, 2021
To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, held on Sept. 18, McDonald's will offer a 50-cent double cheeseburger for app users. The one day promotion is available…
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How Teriyaki Madness, Piada marketing execs leverage tech to increase sales
September 16, 2021
The restaurant industry has been thrust into an omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but also the tactics marketers use to drive…
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Dunkin’ store only takes kiosk and mobile orders
September 15, 2021
Dunkin' has opened a "Dunkin' Digital" store that only accepts mobile and in-store kiosk orders in Boston, according to a Boston Eater report.
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Bojangles Studio home to Dale Earnhardt Jr. podcast, show
September 15, 2021
Bojangles is boosting its digital portfolio by securing naming rights to the space in which car racing star Dale Earnhardt Jr., and his digital content company…
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