News & Media
Pumpkin spice boosting sales at Dunkin', Starbucks
September 3, 2021
It's officially September and that means pumpkin spice everything is back at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants. Both Starbucks and Dunkin' are enjoying an…
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Krispy Kreme debuts fall doughnut lineup
September 3, 2021
Krispy Kreme has added three doughnuts to its fall menu, which includes the Pumpkin Spice Doughnut and Apple Cider Glaze which will make launch on Sept…
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McDonald's ice cream machines reportedly under FTC scrutiny
September 3, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission wants to know why McDonald's ice cream machines are reportedly always broken — a topic that is now late-night-talk-show fodder and…
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ZetaDisplay, KFC roll out digital displays in Belgium, Netherlands
September 3, 2021
ZetaDisplay has entered into a partnership with KFC Netherlands and Belgium, omnichannel CRM, and order management platform Boostr Agency to deliver digital…
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Jimmy John’s opens in Cicero, Illinois
September 2, 2021
A Jimmy John's has opened in Cicero, Illinois, according to a press release.
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Biscuitville adds 2 executives to Virginia, North Carolina locations
September 2, 2021
Biscuitville Fresh Southern, known for authentic fresh-made biscuits, has added restaurant industry veterans Charles Miller and Omar Velagic as region coaches…
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Burger King expands loyalty program
September 2, 2021
Burger King is ramping up its loyalty program to make it more accessible for guests using its app, website and at participating restaurants. New member perks…
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Checkers, Rally’s offer free fries on Labor Day
September 1, 2021
Checkers & Rally's will host a Labor Day fry giveaway, offering free large fries to anyone with a coupon from FryGiveaway.com at participating restaurants…
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Apex teams with Welbilt on automated pickup foodservice solutions
September 1, 2021
Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for foodservice, retail and B2B e-commerce, and Welbilt Inc., a provider of…
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Fat Brands acquires sports lodge chain Twin Peaks
September 1, 2021
Fat Brands, a global restaurant franchising company, has acquired Twin Peaks, a chain of sports lodges known for scratch-made food and draft beers, from…
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Wags Capital acquires Dirty Bird Fried Chxx with $20M investment
September 1, 2021
The McHenry Group, a restaurant group focused on experiential concept creation, has sold the majority of Dirty Bird Fried Chxx to Wags Capital, an industry…
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice a ‘frozen force’ with explosive growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
With 200 franchise agreements across 70 different groups, and an additional 182 units awarded across six area representative territories, Jeremiah's Italian…
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Consumers prefer working with staff in QSR experience
September 1, 2021
A majority of consumers still prefer working with staff versus automation in the QSR experience, according to a study from JLL company Big Red Rooster. The…
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Krystal Restaurants teams with SiteZeus to drive strategic market planning
September 1, 2021
In line with its growth plan, Krystal Restaurants LLC will leverage SiteZeus' A.I.-powered location intelligence platform to better understand its customers…
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Oregon McDonald’s hiring as young as 14 years old
September 1, 2021
One McDonald's franchisee is so desperate for workers, she's appealing to 14- and 15-year-olds for new hires, according to a Business Insider report. Medford…
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How Digital Technologies Improve Restaurant Employee Acquisition & Retention
by Breck Hapner — Director of Marketing, Chepri
The best way to solve the labor crisis is brand investment in custom digital technologies that improve restaurant employee acquisition and retention.
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McDonald's ponders dining room closings amidst rising COVID-19 cases
August 31, 2021
Amidst rising COVID-19 cases in areas impacted by the Delta variant, McDonald's is advising franchisees on steps to take to re-close their dining rooms — or…
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Wendy's introduces Big Bacon Cheddar Burger
August 31, 2021
Wendy's has launched a Big Bacon Cheddar Burger, the third addition to its "Made to Crave" line-up this year.
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Chicago real estate developer to open 5 A&W restaurants
August 31, 2021
After spending more than 30 years helping restaurant companies find sites and build locations in Chicago, local real estate developer Lee Fry Companies, Inc.
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Sonic Drive-In combines 2 menu items for LTO burger
August 31, 2021
Sonic Drive-In is combining two of its classic menu items to create a limited time burger called the Sonic Grilled Cheese Burger.
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