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[WEBINAR]: 2020 Tech Trends: The Year of Enterprise Cloud POS
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watch nowDunkin', Baskin-Robbins win big in PETA's 2019 Libby Awards
December 11, 2019
Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins were the winners of PETA's 14th annual Libby Awards. "Libby" is short for "liberation" — as in "animal liberation" and the awards…
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Warming customers up to winter menu innovation
by Mike Sisco — CEO, Embed Digital
Menu innovation is a must for forward-thinking restaurant brands, but how do these industry leaders warm their customers up to new ingredients and meals?
read nowFourth Enterprises tabs Sabre's Anderson as CEO, names Whitmarsh CFO
December 10, 2019
Fourth Enterprises, LLC, parent company of HotSchedules and Fourth, a provider of workforce, inventory and operations management solutions to the restaurant…
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McDonald's adds tech to 'round up' purchases to support Ronald McDonald Houses
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
You might call the position McDonald's recently found itself in something like "When the need-meeter needs help." Donations have been way down for Ronald…
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McDonald's names 1st female WNBA commissioner to its board
December 9, 2019
A major proponent of increasing women's presence in the C-suite, recent Deloitte president and CEO and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was named today to the…
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Chick-fil-A wins, QSRs win bigger in most-loved brands report
December 9, 2019
Chick-fil-A may sometimes have controversy, but they also have very devoted customers, as is evidenced in Savanta's Top 100 Most Loved US Eating Out Brands…
read now4 menu trends fast casual operators should master
These four trends are continuing to grow in popularity, and here’s how and why you should play with them on your menu.
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Chase's Brown wants customers to feel like they accomplished goals
Marbue Brown, head of customer experience for consumer banking at JPMorgan Chase, believes that customers need to walk away feeling fulfilled when they engage…
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Firehouse Subs CEO on surging sandwich sector quality + pleasant surprises
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Sometimes — when the restaurant gods are smiling on a brand — a new store prototype not only delivers on its objectives, but produces a whole new benefit or…
listen now4 tasks that kitchen robots should take over
Advances in robotics technology are helping commercial kitchen workers be more effective and efficient in several key areas.
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KFC scented firelogs ... going, going, maybe gone
December 5, 2019
By the time you read this, KFC's supply of 11 Herbs & Spices firelogs may be gone, if this holiday season is anything like last year when the…
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How to (successfully) plant your brand's feet in meatless ground
by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts
Meeting the meatless-alternative customer's growing demands for fantastic flavor, healthful ingredients and beautiful presentation can be especially…
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Roy Rogers partners with Singer EVI for expansion-oriented kitchen improvements
December 5, 2019
Western-themed QSR, Roy Rogers Restaurants, has inked a partnership deal with Singer EVI to provide equipment fulfillment and kitchen design support for…
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Del Taco opens Sacremento store
December 5, 2019
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. will open its latest Sacramento location Dec. 11, on Sierra College Boulevard in Rocklin, by giving away a year's supply of tacos to…
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Burger King adding 103 Canadian locations in 5 years
December 5, 2019
Burger King Corp. has signed a area development deal with Canadian company, Redberry Restaurants to develop 103 new locations of the chain in Ontario and…
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Postmates slashes staff, closes Mexico City office as investors sour on gig companies
December 4, 2019
On demand delivery service Postmates has slashed dozens of jobs and closed its Mexico City office amid rising investor concerns about several high profile gig…
read nowBlack Friday restaurant gift card sales nearly 10% higher this season
December 4, 2019
A Paytronix analysis of Black Friday restaurant gift card sales reveals a 9.73% increase compared to last year and sales for the holiday shopping weekend…
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Yum China wins Top Employer China for 2nd straight year
December 4, 2019
For the second consecutive year, Yum China Holdings, Inc. took home Top Employer China for 2020. The award is presented by global certification program, Top…
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