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QSR workers hold first convention to support minimum wage fight
July 28, 2014
More than 1,000 quick-service employees from around the country participated in the first-ever National Fast-Food Worker Convention last weekend. The…
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How do you become the Uber of food?
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
When an idea comes along like UBER or OpenTable, you have to challenge the status quo and create a better way to serve the customer.
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Back to the Basics takes a deep look at the restaurant industry workforce
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
'I truly believe that great things come from people getting together and collaborating,' Mike Tyler, CEO War Room.
read nowMcDonald’s Japan cuts off China chicken supply
July 25, 2014
McDonald’s Japan announced that it will stop selling all chicken products from China, and will also stop selling chicken McNuggets in Hong Kong, following the…
read nowEl Pollo Loco begins public trading at $15 per share
July 25, 2014
On Thursday, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,142,857 shares of common stock at $15 per share.
read nowYounger consumers prioritize speed of service and technology
July 25, 2014
Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74 percent of the U.S. population, and make up a majority of foodservice consumers.
read nowBloomberg puts Burger King CEO’s age, experience under microscope
July 25, 2014
Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover today shows a booster seat on top of a throne with the accompanying headline, "Burger King is run by children." The story’s…
read nowWhole Grains Council sets topics for November conference
July 25, 2014
Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café marks two openings in a week
July 25, 2014
A new Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens today at the Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, Texas, marking the state’s 25th location.
read nowRoy Rogers continues East Coast expansion
July 25, 2014
Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement with Ed Abramson for a new location in Brick, N.J. The Brick Roy Rogers is projected to open in early…
read nowFocus Brands selects purchasing group to manage supply chain
July 25, 2014
Focus Brands Inc. has selected restaurant supply chain buying group SpenDifference to manage purchasing for its more than 3,000 domestic locations across six…
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Breakfast, beverage competition gets a grip on Dunkin’s sales
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The quarter marked Dunkin’ Donuts’ highest afternoon guest count on record, and weekly sales in June reached the highest volume.
read nowKrystal adds new leadership to marketing, supply chain departments
July 24, 2014
The Krystal Company has announced additions to its leadership team to support the company’s growth initiative, which includes reaching the $1B mark. Jason…
read nowYum! drops China meat supplier, McDonald’s maintains relationship
July 24, 2014
Following the latest supply chain controversy in China, in which OSI Group employees were accused of using meat that fell on the ground and selling meat that…
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Turning social media likes into restaurant traffic
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Offer customers something, like a discount or a recipe, in return for their like.
read nowFranchisors invited to meet with potential investors at Chicago event
July 24, 2014
Qualified franchise brands seeking to fuel their next level of growth have an opportunity to meet potential investors at the third annual Franchise Capital…
read nowRise Biscuits & Donuts launches worldwide franchise program
July 24, 2014
Rise Biscuits & Donuts recently announced the launch of its worldwide franchise program. Rise has partnered with Fransmart, the franchise development…
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McDonald’s points finger at marketing for sales shortfall
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
As part of its operations reset initiative, the chain has started to see order accuracy improvements.
read nowCousins Subs now testing the sale of Wrigley gum products
July 23, 2014
Cousins Subs is launching a 12-month systemwide test of Wrigley chewing gum and mint products, including Orbit Spearmint Sugarfree Gum, Hubba Bubba bubble gum…
read nowKids LiveWell marks third anniversary with 150 restaurant brands
July 23, 2014
The National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program is celebrating its three-year anniversary this month. The voluntary program has grown from 19 to…
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