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Papa Johns names Mark Shambura as CMO

May 3, 2023

Papa Johns has appointed Mark Shambura to chief marketing officer. Shambura will oversee brand and advertising; media and field activation; menu strategy and…

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Wendy's introduces 2 ghost pepper items; Strawberry Frosty returns

May 3, 2023

Wendy's is heating up with its new Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries. The Strawberry Frosty is also returning to cool things down…

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Sysco boosts Q3 2023 sales, earnings

May 2, 2023

Sysco Corp. lifted its Q3 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year period, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Olea Kiosks taps Zytronic touch sensors for QSR kiosks

May 2, 2023

Olea Kiosks Inc., a kiosk designer and manufacturer, recently partnered with Zytronic Displays Ltd., a U.K. based manufacturer of touch sensors for…

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Taco Bell, Cargill, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation offer grants to restore grasslands

May 2, 2023

Taco Bell is partnering with long-time cattle supplier Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to implement conservation and regenerative…

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Inspire Brands names Natalie Rothman as chief people officer

May 1, 2023

Inspire Brands has named Natalie Rothman as chief people officer, according to a press release.

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Subway revamps fan favorites, intros 2 sandwiches

May 1, 2023

Subway has updated it Subway Series lineup of sandwiches for the first time since the lineup premiered in July 2022. The sandwich brand made room for double…

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Networld Media Group launches Automation & Self-Service

May 1, 2023

Networld Media Group has announced the newest addition to its portfolio of online B2B media brands. The website, Automation & Self-Service, provides news…

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Pizza Hut introduces sirloin steak for limited time

May 1, 2023

Pizza Hut has introduced cheesesteak to its menu on a pizza and in one of the brand's signature Melts. The menu items are available beginning May 2 for a…

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Krystal merges with SPB Hospitality

April 28, 2023

Krystal Restaurants has merged with SPB Hospitality and will now be a part of the franchisor's collection of casual, upscale and brewery restaurants, according…

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Golden Chick expands Texas footprint with 2 openings

April 28, 2023

Texas-based chicken brand Golden Chick has opened location in Dallas and Mount Vernon, Texas, marking the company's fifth and sixth restaurant openings this…

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Wendy's partners with Conagra Foods to can iconic chili

April 27, 2023

Wendy's iconic chili will soon be sold in cans thanks to a partnership with Conagra Brands Inc., according to a press release.

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Dual-branded Quiznos, Taco Del Mar flagship opens in Florida

April 27, 2023

Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has opened its first dual-branded location.

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Are You Compromising Your Star Printer’s ROI With Cheap Paper? Choose Blue Core

Learn the advantages of Star's Blue Core paper rolls for your Star printer, plus the benefits of each type: receipt, label, and linerless.

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iRestaurant: Dirty Dough, Sweetberry, CKE Restaurants balance AI with human touch

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

During this year’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami, Florida, a session of industry experts and operators convened to discuss automation…

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Golden Chick kicks off Texas Rangers partnership with logo shirts

April 26, 2023

Texas-based Golden Chick is taking its partnership with the Texas Rangers a set further by celebrating the release of the Rangers 2023 Nike City Connect…

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Del Taco opens dual drive-thru location

April 26, 2023

Del Taco has opened a dual drive-thru location in the Atlanta metro market. The unit is run by franchisee veteran Mac Kamara of MK Energy LLC and will serve as…

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