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McDonald's partners with hip-hop artist Saweetie on menu collab
July 30, 2021
McDonald's is partnering with hip-hop artist Saweetie on a celebrity menu collaboration.
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The curbside revolution: Evolving your channels to drive sales
by Brittany Maroney — Sr Product Marketing Manager, Punchh
Curbside, a trend that once saw a boom in the early 2000s, is back in a big way and now is a prerequisite for any brand looking to grow, cultivate customer…
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SOCi acquires marketing platform Brandify
July 30, 2021
SOCi, which offers a marketing platform for multi-location markets, has acquired Brandify, a provider of location-based digital marketing solutions.
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The Evolution of Ghost Kitchens
We've all seen the increase in chatter around ghost kitchens and their impact. But do you know what the future of ghost kitchens may hold and whether you…
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Grupo QZCR, a franchise group with Costa Rican Quiznos Sub locations, implemented SynergySuite as its back-of-house platform, leading to a 4% reduction in…
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Synergy Restaurant Consultants launches training platform
July 29, 2021
Restaurant consultancy Synergy Restaurant Consultants has launched Synergy SYNC, an integrated cloud-based restaurant training and management platform that…
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Costa Vida, a fresh Mexican concept, implemented SynergySuite as its back-of-house platform, leading to $400/week/location reduction in labor costs and 2…
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Yum Brands bests Q2 earnings estimates with 23% SSS growth
July 29, 2021
Like McDonald's yesterday, and Domino's a week back, multi-QSR parent company, Yum Brands, managed to beat analysts' estimates for it second quarter earnings…
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Taco John's updates CX management program
July 29, 2021
The 400-store Taco John's brand recently updated its customer experience management program through a partnership with Service Management Group (SMG) that a…
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice set to open North of Houston
July 29, 2021
Orlando, Florida-based Jeremiah's Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its frozen treats in Cypresswood, Texas, north of Houston. The store, on Cypresswood…
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Yum Brands report on social responsibility highlights progress across brands
July 29, 2021
Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum Brands said this week it's made substantial progress around its social responsibility initiatives, like sustainability and…
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Why and how QSR kitchens are going green
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Veteran restaurant designer Michelle Bushey explains the why and the how behind the QSR category's growing trend toward greener kitchens.
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Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products
July 29, 2021
At-home coffee consumption jumped from 73% to 81% during the pandemic over foodservice coffee consumption, according to research from The NPD Group.
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Company behind burger-flipping robot beefs up leadership
July 28, 2021
Miso Robotics, the company behind a number of foodservice kitchen production robotics products, like the modified Flippy machines used at some White Castle…
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How K-pop and crispier chicken delivered a better-than-expected Q2 for McDonald's
July 28, 2021
Promotions tied to a South Korean boy band BTS, as well as a chicken sandwich launch were primary factors in McDonald's successful second-quarter financial…
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Canada's restaurant count dropped by 5K in 2020
July 28, 2021
Before the pandemic, Canada's restaurant count held steady at 66,000 units going back to 2016, but then 2020 happened, and the industry lost 5,000 units. That…
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How restaurants can build a better digital presence
by Mark Tina
These three factors are key to making your restaurant's digital services produce many happy returns.
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KFC Foundation program helps employees get the savings habit
July 27, 2021
The KFC Foundation, has partnered with national fintech nonprofit, SaverLife, a national nonprofit fintech company to help KFC team members build short-term…
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Dunkin's doggie delights do good for kids in need
July 27, 2021
Taking a turn through the Dunkin' drive-thru doesn't have to be a disappointment for the dogs in the car anymore, as this summer, the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood…
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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Cardlytics
Cardlytics is advertising that works 100% of the time; you only pay when a customer is served with an offer and then makes a purchase during the campaign.
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