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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Simpli.fi

Simpli.fi is the leader in programmatic advertising built for the precision and scale of addressable, mobile, and OTT/CTV advertising. Simpli.fi works with the…

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Edible founder funds Babson College franchise institute creation

July 13, 2021

Wellesley, Massachusetts' Babson College said it has launched the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute thanks to a gift from the founder of Atlanta-based Edible…

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Edible signs on licensing agency for product category expansion

July 13, 2021

Edible said Brand Central will now serve as its licensing agency to bring the company's products into new product categories, according to a news release.

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Popeyes nudges chicken sandwich wars into new territory with 'nuggets'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The brand that fired the opening salvo in the chicken sandwich wars, Popeyes, is returning to the firing line on July 27 to engage its competitors in a new…

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US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent

July 12, 2021

Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…

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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Field Day

Field Day was founded in 2017 with the mission to empower multi-unit brands with the data, tools and people to dramatically improve their local field marketing…

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Del Taco to open 10th Michigan store

July 12, 2021

Del Taco is opening another Detroit-area location on Telegraph Road in Taylor. The location is the eighth store for local franchise group, Team Schostak Family…

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White Castle to break ground on $27M retail plant expansion

July 12, 2021

White Castle said is retail slider sales are soaring so it is growing its manufacturing capabilities for those products by undertaking a $27 million "major…

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Online Ordering Checklist Used by Leading Restaurant Brands

There's no disputing that online ordering is a must for maximum profitability and customer experience excellence. Check out the checklist used by leading QSR…

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NRA releases 6th COVID-19 operating guidance

July 9, 2021

The National Restaurant Association released its sixth COVID-19 Operating Guidance edition today to incorporate the latest guidance on subjects like indoor…

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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: DEEL Media

DEEL Media is the premier provider of large-scale digital menu boards systems. Our team of experts has been deploying enterprise digital solutions for over 3…

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Welbilt welcomes Ali Holding’s revised $4.8B takeover bid

July 9, 2021

Welbilt has welcomed a revised unsolicited takeover proposal from Ali Holding S.r.l. as a "company superior proposal," based on Welbilt's previously announced…

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Tyson chicken recall grows to 9M pounds

July 9, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc.'s chicken recall, announced July 3, has increased from the initial 8.5 million pounds to nearly 9 million pounds following an update announced…

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Restaurant labor shortage not going anywhere fast

July 9, 2021

Black Box Intelligence has dug up some interesting labor shortage data in recent weeks revealing that it's an ongoing issue with many layers.

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How proximity engagement turbo-charges QSR loyalty

by Andrew Steele — CEO, LighthousePE

The mere presence of a loyalty program is no guarantee that a QSR will draw and retain customers, as such programs have now become the price of admission in…

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Nearly 400 restaurants launch plant-based 'chicken' 10 years in the making

July 8, 2021

As a lot of restaurateurs know, one of the toughest area's of the plant-based realm to conquer has traditionally been with a chicken-taste-alike protein.

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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: AyrKing

AyrKing is a team of food preparation specialists committed to the idea that quality, consistency and profitability all start at the very beginning. We…

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