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Wetzel's Pretzels opens bakery in Lehigh Acres, Florida
October 14, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 252…
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Taco Bell brings back Crispy Chicken now with kick
October 14, 2025
Taco Bell is bringing back Crispy Chicken favorites nationwide — this time with a kick! The brand is introducing Frank's RedHot Diablo Sauce. The sauce is a…
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Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley
Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…
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The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump
by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank
Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…
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Sonic brings iced coffee drink to life with help from Jimmy Fallon
October 13, 2025
Following NBC's launch of its reality series, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon," Sonic is bringing the winning creation from the show to life: the Bourbon Caramel…
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The Long Game: Why Clean Data Makes or Breaks Your Restaurant’s AI Strategy
At this year’s QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta, GA, technology innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping restaurants.
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Checkers & Rally’s opens drive-thru location in West Allis, Wisconsin
October 10, 2025
Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in West Allis, Wisconsin, located at 11013 W. Greenfield. The location is operated by franchisee Sanjay Patel…
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard acquires franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia market
October 10, 2025
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand's first corporate-owned shops in…
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Recognition that resonates: Retaining restaurant workers
by Amy Freshman — Sr Dir HR, ADP
To combat the seasonal spike in employee turnover during the summer, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, consistent and meaningful employee…
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Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges
October 10, 2025
Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…
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Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…
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KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken
October 9, 2025
KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…
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Domino's launches 1st brand refresh in 13 years
October 9, 2025
Domino's Pizza is getting a glow up. The company is launching its first brand refresh in 13 years, taking inspiration from its past and present.
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Top 5 Work Chat Apps for Restaurants in 2025
Choosing the right work chat app for your restaurant is crucial. This guide rates the top 5 work group chat apps, comparing ease of use, security, and other…
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Popeyes accelerates growth in Mexico with plans to open 300-plus restaurants
October 8, 2025
Chicken brand Popeyes has inked development agreements with regional franchisees in Mexico.
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Hot Dog on a Stick expands California footprint with Sacramento location
October 8, 2025
Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in Sacramento at DOCO (Downtown Commons). The brand is owned by FAT Brands Inc., according to a press release.
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Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…
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HungerRush Powers Creno’s Pizza Transformation, Driving Sales and Streamlining Operations Across Ohio
Cloud-Based POS platform delivers strong ROI with 29% redemption rate in first text campaign
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Wienerschnitzel to launch corn dogs in select grocery retailers
October 7, 2025
Wienerschnitzel will launch its corndogs in select grocery stores in California and Nevada, according to a press release.
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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