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Brand resurrection? Chipotle might just pull it off
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Norovirus outbreak and rat infestation behind it, Chipotle's leadership says the brand is moving on.
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Looking for ways to find and keep employees? NRA leaders offer insights
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Given the reality of fewer young employees in the work force, the only options are to recruit more from other age groups or be more successful recruiting…
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With 'God as my witness,' Taco Bell says Lyft riders need 'never be hungry again'
July 26, 2017
Taco Bell has partnered with rideshare service, Lyft, to give those flagging a Lyft ride an easy, mobile phone-based way to incorporate a Taco Bell drive-thru…
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New way to 'try on' best new bottom line-building restaurant tech
July 25, 2017
POS device provider ParTech has partnered with cloud-based API software developer Omnivore to bridge the gap between restaurants and the tech developers and…
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Arby's goes a little 'foodie' with ol' Porky
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Arby's is not only putting all its guns behind its "We have the meats" branding, but it's also getting a little "foodie-esque" in the process. For proof, look…
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3 commonalities among Lyfe Kitchen, Urban Plates, Baskin Robbins brand-building strategies
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Building a successful brand has three parts: storytelling, club making and country building, according to a branding expert at the National Restaurant Show.
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Build-your-own trend hits ice cream sandwiches ... 'and all's right with the world'
July 21, 2017
There may be few pleasures in life as great as an ice cream sandwich on a hot day. Until now, that is, with the rollout of "build-your-own" ice cream…
read nowChurch's hires McDonald's finance director
July 21, 2017
Church's Chicken has hired former McDonald's Finance Director David Knies to fill the newly created role of vice president of franchise development. Knies will…
read nowToast and Paytronix announce integration
July 20, 2017
Toast and Paytronix are integrating their respective technologies, allowing Toast users to utilize Paytronix loyalty and gift card solutions, according to a…
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Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures
July 20, 2017
One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…
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Are kiosks the next step for restaurant-based digital signage?
by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign
There's a lot of buzz surrounding the rise of self-order kiosks in dining establishments, especially quick-serve restaurants. As digital menu boards approach…
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BBC uncovers fecal bacteria in 3 US fast food chains' ice
July 20, 2017
A BBC "Watchdog" series investigation that found feces in iced drinks served at three U.S.-based fast food chains in the U.K., is rapidly growing into a global…
read nowOriginal Rex's Chicken franchisee opens 1st of 3 OK units
July 19, 2017
Original Rex's Chicken is opening a new Tulsa, Oklahoma location Aug. 24 in Bixby, according to a press release. This is the first of three locations that…
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Webinar: The Halal Guys shares 3 loyalty lessons with big pay-offs
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The Halal Guys Marketing Director Andrew Eck related valuable information in the hour-long session, including three principles that he said brands must keep in…
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Chipotle mess gets worse: First sick diners, now fraud investigation
July 19, 2017
A New York litigation firm announced this morning that it has opened an investigation into allegations that Chipotle leadership engaged in securities fraud or…
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Chipotle stock plummets on news of Virginia norovirus outbreak
July 19, 2017
One of the worst things that could occur to any restaurant, but especially the food poisoning-plagued Chipotle chain, has happened at a Sterling…
read nowDunkin' names new Baskin-Robbins SVP, appoints veteran fast food CEO to board
July 19, 2017
Dunkin' Brands has named one of its own veteran leaders to the position of senior vice president for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the company…
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Totally tubular, dude! QSRs chow down on National Hot Dog Day
July 19, 2017
The hot dog is a humble form of sausage. But even antiheroes must have their day, and in the hot dog's case, it's Wednesday, July 19.
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The kiosk game: What restaurants must be prepared to pay to play
by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian
While self-service initiatives provide significant ROI opportunities, businesses should understand all of the necessary costs and how they plan to fit those…
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It’s a jungle out there, all right, and its name is Amazon
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may never be a more fitting name than that of Amazon, the mega online retailer that has come to demonstrate what the term “It’s a jungle out there…
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