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Biggest McDonald's independent franchisor declares 11-cent FY2020 dividend
March 5, 2020
Latin America's biggest restaurant chain and the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., announced that on March 3, its…
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American QSR customers enter their 'blue mood'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What do purple food, an illegal South American bean and a funky blue fungus on corn have in common? According to Technomic, they're all proven, promising food…
read nowReport: Foodservice operators seek innovations in flavor variety, packaging, labor-saving solutions
March 4, 2020
Frozen foods are used by foodservice operators of all types. But a Datassential study found operators are hungry for innovation. "Frozen has a…
read nowFour Corners Property Trust acquires 2 South Carolina Chick-fil-A, Chipotle locations
March 4, 2020
Real estate investment trust Four Corners Property Trust has acquired a Chick-Fil-A outlet, as well as a Chipotle location in South Carolina, for a combined…
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Panda Express starts 5-year process toward cleaner, healthier menu
March 4, 2020
Panda Express said it is making some major moves to improve its menu through a planned recipe elevation program that includes introduction of new ingredients…
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Yum Brands acquires leadership development company to grow franchisee leaders, culture
March 4, 2020
Yum! Brands has acquired a leadership development program company called Heartstyles that the multi-restaurant brand organization said it will employ to…
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A&W's new Wild West 'haunts' represent brand's 'small town' franchise strategy
March 4, 2020
A&W said its latest restaurant opening is a sample of its "small town America" franchise strategy that builds on the longtime QSR's reputation as being a…
read nowSubway must pay CBC $678K after defamation suit against broadcaster dismissed
March 3, 2020
In Canada, a judge has ordered Subway to pay $678,000 in legal and other fees and disbursements to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation after the brand's…
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The solo diner ranks tops in U.S. restaurant visits
March 3, 2020
When it comes to who's dining out the single diner is tops when it comes to U.S. restaurant visits.
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McDonald's adds Postmates delivery in LA, Dallas
March 3, 2020
McDonald's has partnered with Postmates to offer delivery at more than 300 restaurants in the Los Angeles and Dallas metropolitan areas.
read nowBurger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons to delete 'no-poach' provisions
March 3, 2020
Attorneys general in a dozen states and the District of Columbia said this week that QSR brands Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons will no longer include…
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Cinnabon intros chug-able churro + 1st chocolate item
March 3, 2020
Cinnabon has launched a cinnamon beverage that plays up consumers' love for churros with its Churro Chillatta, which blends the churro's kick with Cinnabon's…
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Toast launches hardware to help streamline restaurant ops
March 3, 2020
Toast Inc. has launched a suite of point-of-sale tools, called Toast Hardware, designed to help accelerate the restaurant payments process. Building on Toast…
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Taco Bell launches 'Veggie Mode' to simplify kiosk vegetarian ordering
March 3, 2020
Taco Bell said today that beginning March 12, it will add a "Veggie Mode" feature that once again plays up the brand's established connection with vegetarian…
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Jack in the Box adds double-strength 'Boosted' coffee
March 3, 2020
As the week of the QSR breakfast continues, Jack in the Box is reminding everyone that it has been a "trailblazer" in the breakfast space for a while, with its…
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Gabi Butler flipping for Dunkin' 'Free Donut Fridays
March 3, 2020
Dunkin' is putting something that's quite literally "cheery" into the nation's March Fridays, with the start of its "Free Donut Fridays," promoted through a…
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Navigating QSR social media 'landmines' on way to customer conversions
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A digital marketing expert speaking at last week's Mid-America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, Ohio said all the data points to the fact that QSRs and social…
read nowOracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability
March 3, 2020
Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.
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Arby's names Procter & Gamble leader to CMO's post
March 2, 2020
A former Procter & Gamble Oral-B Connect executive has been named Arby's new CMO, according to a news release. Patrick Schwing will oversee advertising…
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HMSHost taps former Jamba, Starbucks exec as COO
March 2, 2020
HMSHost, a restaurateur known for operating in airports and motorways, has appointed industry veteran Joe Thornton as EVP and COO. He will oversee HMSHost…
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