News & Media
Dining Alliance partnership saves members money on paper goods
March 1, 2021
Dining Alliance, the nation's largest independent restaurant group purchasing organization, is forming an enhanced partnership with Southeastern Paper Group in…
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Initiative to bring $100M to 1K Black-owned businesses
March 1, 2021
Looking to take a bite out of COVID-19 losses and rebuild a suffering segment of the economy, the Inclusivity Project is hoping to secure $100 million for…
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RFIS postponed to August, Focus Brands president will keynote
March 1, 2021
Networld Media Group, the parent company of FastCasual, has postponed the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to Aug. 10-12, according to Cherryh…
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ParTech adds Lunchbox to POS ecosystem
February 26, 2021
ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software for the restaurant and retail industries, is weaving Lunchbox, a suite of online ordering tools, to its expanding…
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National Restaurant Association cancels May show
February 26, 2021
Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show are cancelling the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show, which was scheduled May 22-25 at…
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice builds brand momentum
February 26, 2021
Jeremiah's Italian Ice will open 35 new locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina, as well as open its first locations in Louisiana and Colorado…
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Researchers develop real-time brand reputation-tracking tool
February 26, 2021
An international team of researchers has come up with a way to track brand reputation in real-time, over time, and they've built a tool to do it, too…
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Compostable QSR wares: Key to 'greening' your off-premise
by Lauren Olson
As we approach the month for the wearin' o' the green, here's some expert advice on helping your brand to wear its own version of the green -- as in…
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Making third-party delivery work for your brand
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 25, 2021
Although delivery has been available at Alfredo's Pizza since it opened over 20 years ago in West Babylon, New York, owner Rob Tarsio needed to streamline…
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Free vaccination plan available for restaurant brands
February 25, 2021
StrasGlobal, a provider of contract operations, has developed a comprehensive vaccination plan that business may download at…
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Dunkin's matcha enters blue mood
February 25, 2021
A full year after Dunkin' initially introduced Matcha Lattes, it's putting the emphasis on the green beverages again, but this time with a tinge of blue. The…
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Should pizzerias grow toppings onsite?
Pizza restaurants that grow their own toppings on-site are few and far between, but one company believes its not only possible but cost-effective.
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Dippin’ Dots, Doc Popcorn debuting NYC flagship store
February 25, 2021
Dippin' Dots, a flash-frozen beaded ice cream treat, and Doc Popcorn fresh-popped, kettle-cooked popcorn will be available in a co-branded flagship store…
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Philly airport piloting robotic food delivery
February 25, 2021
The contactless food ordering program at Philadelphia International Airport is piloting a robotic strategy with a gita (a robot featuring visual sensors) that…
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McDonald's, Sift partner on international mobile ordering
February 24, 2021
McDonald's has partnered with digital trust and safety provider, Sift, to safeguard and streamline the customer experience on the QSR's mobile app in select…
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Dutch Bros Coffee launches mobile app
February 24, 2021
Dutch Bros Coffee, based in Grants Pass, Oregon. announced the launch of its mobile app, an easy way for customers to pay for their coffee, earn points and…
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Roy Rogers deploys CX improvement tech
February 24, 2021
Roy Rogers has signed on with customer experience company, Tattle, to use its operational improvement technology in all 40-plus locations, according to a news…
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Nathan's Famous expands NY Cheesesteak menu
February 24, 2021
Nathan's Famous said adding NY Cheesesteak by Pat LaFrieda to the menu nearly two years ago went over so well with customers that the chain was debuting two…
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Little Caesars promotes SVP to COO
February 24, 2021
Little Caesars Pizza has promoted its senior vice president of international, Paula Vissing, to the newly created COO's post, where she will oversee worldwide…
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Wendy's boosts quarterly dividend increase 29%
February 24, 2021
The Wendy's Company board authorized a 29% increase in the QSR's quarterly cash dividend rate, taking it from 7 cents to 9 cents per share, according to a news…
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