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Mountain Mike's Pizza shares the love with returns of its iconic heart-shaped pizza
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza on February 1
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice celebrating Leap Year with parties, throwback pricing
January 24, 2024
Jeremiah's Italian Ice is launching a campaign aimed at Leap Year. The Leap Back campaign includes a month of promos for its J-List loyalty members. The…
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Church's Texas Chicken highlighted in hot pepper Hulu documentary
January 24, 2024
Church's Texas Chicken has participated in a 10-episode documentary titled "Superhot: The World of Pepper People," where it debuts a signature hot sauce. The…
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Panda Express taps GridPoint to aid in sustainability, lower energy consumption
January 24, 2024
Panda Express has tapped GridPoint, a cleantech company that decarbonizes commercial buildings and accelerates the transition to sustainability, in all U.S.
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…
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Aniai closes $12M in funding
January 24, 2024
New York City-based Aniai, a robotic company and provider of kitchen solutions, has secured a $12 million pre-Series A funding round.
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Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.
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Layne's Chicken Fingers part-owner joins company as CDO
January 23, 2024
Layne's Chicken Fingers has brought on part-owner Eric Reed as the brand's chief development officer, according to a press release.
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Jollibee to open 100th North America location
January 23, 2024
Chicken brand Jollibee will open its 100th North American location on Thursday. The restaurant is in Surrey, British Columbia, according to a press release.
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Wendy's launches breakfast burrito
January 23, 2024
Wendy's has debuted the Breakfast Burrito, available in select regions, according to a press release.
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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks thrives on culture, customer service, training
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Derrick Hayes has three pillars for his cheesesteak brand: customer service, tight training and strict adherence to the brand's culture. Big Dave's…
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How to leverage POS systems for Super Bowl success
by Mo Chaar
POS systems can significantly enhance restaurant performance during this peak period by managing promotions, menu optimizations, loyalty programs and online…
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Golden Chick taps Sharon Pewitt as marketing director
January 22, 2024
Golden Chick has named Sharon Pewitt as director of marketing, according to a press release.
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Pretzelmaker opens in Great Wolf Lodge
January 22, 2024
Pretzelmaker has opened a location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington, according to a press release.
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken releases Cajun Chicken Sandwich
January 22, 2024
Krispy Krunchy Chicken has launched a Cajun Chicken Sandwich, according to a press release.
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From spills to sustainability: How dry towels are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability efforts
Innovation is allowing restaurant operators to easily and seamlessly incorporate sustainability into their operations, catering to socially conscience…
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Wendy’s taps PepsiCo head as CEO
January 19, 2024
Wendy's has tapped Kirk Tanner as president and CEO. Tanner, who most recently serve as CEO of North American Beverages at PepsiCo Inc., has more than 30 years…
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El Pollo Loco brings back Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco
January 19, 2024
The Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco has returned at El Pollo Loco. The taco is made with a new double layer of crunchy, fried corn tortillas filled with shredded…
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McDonald's popular Breakfast Wrap returns, but there's a catch
January 18, 2024
McDonald's is bringing back its popular Breakfast Wrap, but there's a catch — the menu item is only available in the U.K. and Ireland, according to a company…
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Subway partners with Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon on Sidekicks menu
January 18, 2024
Subway will debut its Sidekicks menu, three footlong snacks available nationwide Jan. 22, according to a press release.
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