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Wendy's asks, 'Bourbon with that burger, ma'am?'
May 6, 2021
Apparently, the culinary masterminds at Wendy's took a turn at last Saturday's Kentucky Derby because the brand said today it's introducing a Bourbon Bacon…
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White Castle nets 'Great Place to Work' certification
May 6, 2021
White Castle has earned the Great Place to Work certification, a recognition based on what team members say about their experience working at a brand, a news…
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Bojangles deal to add 40 stores to southeastern US chain
May 6, 2021
Southeastern U.S. chain Bojangles has signed a deal to open 40 restaurants with Chaac Foods, which will also acquire 40 existing corporate-owned stores in the…
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Krispy Kreme 'confidentially' files for IPO
May 5, 2021
Krispy Kreme told Reuters Tuesday it "confidentially" filed for an initial public offering with U.S. regulators.
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Frios signs 5 franchise deals
May 5, 2021
Mobile franchise system, Frios Gourmet Pops, has signed five development deals to grow the brand in Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, as well as adding the…
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KFC adding 20K to workforce
May 5, 2021
As brands begin gearing up for summer, with chains like McDonald's in Alabama reporting they plan to hire 3,000 just in and around Birmingham during a hiring…
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Burger-flipping robot maker intros kitchen-grilling SaaS
May 5, 2021
In the current ultra-tight restaurant labor market, some of the hardest QSR positions to fill are those for cooks and other key kitchen personnel. That's why…
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Southern Classic partnership steps up chain's growth efforts
May 5, 2021
Louisiana-based Southern Classic Chicken, which began franchising last year, is working with Franchise Marketing Systems to expand the 17-store chain across…
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Rita's Italian Ice makes moves on the Bluegrass State
May 5, 2021
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is expanding into Kentucky after signing a multi-unit deal to bring its stores to the Bluegrass State later this year.
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Comedian George Lopez creates virtual taco joint
May 5, 2021
Actor and comedian George Lopez has created a virtual restaurant brand — George Lopez Tacos — to deliver his "badass street tacos" to cities nationwide by June…
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Panda Express investing $10M to fuel diversity efforts
May 5, 2021
Panda Express, America's largest family owned Asian QSR, is investing $10 million to support diversity efforts, according to a news release. The Panda…
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The Ultimate Guide to Accessorizing the Point of Sale
Discover the must-have POS accessories that can boost efficiency and profitability for any business.
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Rebounding on steroids: Lessons learned from former Yum! CEO
While restaurateurs have had their share of setbacks over the last year or more, how brands fare going forward depends very much on how each company executes…
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Sysco boosts earnings against 13.7% sales decline for Q3 2021
May 4, 2021
Sales for Sysco Corp. in the third quarter fell 13.7% from $13.7 billion in Q3 2020 to $11.8 billion, in Q3 2021, ending March 27, 2021, according to an…
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Closed 'due to NO STAFF': Hardee's sign sets off Twitter storm
May 4, 2021
A Twitter post around a fast food restaurant that closed because it could not find workers has both gone viral and managed to encapsulate the arguments around…
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Yogurtland enhances mobile loyalty platform
May 4, 2021
California-based Yogurtland is offering online ordering and has revamped its mobile app and Rewards Program via a partnership with Olo, a digital ordering…
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May 4, 2021
Paytronix Systems Inc. has integrated with Google to make it easier for consumers to order food directly through their Google accounts, according to a company…
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Is your brand getting cheated via this messaging app?
May 4, 2021
Technological threats and scams are a sad fact of life in the restaurant realm, but there's one taking place now via the Telegram app that's causing particular…
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Burger King tests 'green' packaging
May 4, 2021
Burger King said today it is launching a "green packaging" pilot program focused on eight of its most-used, guest-facing items, including forks, spoons…
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1 QSR's approach to reclaiming the post-pandemic customer
by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems
For many restaurants, third-party delivery helped in a pinch during the early part of the pandemic, but now may be the time for new solutions for reclaiming…
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