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Nextbite launches Asian restaurant

December 8, 2021

Nextbite, a provider of virtual restaurants, has launched its first Asian cuisine brand — Lucky Dragon Fried Rice — a street fare-inspired, delivery-only menu…

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Former Burger King employee tattoos ‘WE ALL QUIT’ on arm

December 8, 2021

Kylee Johnson and eight other co-workers quit a Lincoln, Nebraska, Burger King in July, and one of the employees famously announced "We All Quit" on the sign's…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

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White Castle awards $100K to senior care organization

December 7, 2021

The Ingram White Castle Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus-Ohio nonprofit organization that provide a variety of services…

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McDonald's to release Mariah Carey merch

December 7, 2021

The eagerly awaited Mariah Menu arrives at McDonald's on Dec. 13, and the company is giving away exclusive merchandise toe celebrate, according to a press…

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ConverseNow adds 5 to executive team

December 7, 2021

ConverseNow, a voice AI technology platform for restaurants, has appointed five senior members to join its executive team as the company enters the next phase…

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Reef acquires 2ndKitchen

December 7, 2021

Reef Technology Inc., an operator of delivery kitchens, has acquired 2ndKitchen, a provider of virtual kitchens for hotels, offices, buildings, venues and…

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Acrelec acquires OrderMatic

December 6, 2021

Acrelec, a company reinventing the customer experience with a suite of end-to-end software and hardware solutions, has finalized the acquisition of Oklahoma…

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Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor

December 6, 2021

Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…

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Reduce costs and downtime, increase profits

December 6, 2021

CieloIT's SmartFranchise delivery model offers fast growing multi-unit franchisors/franchisees the ability to scale, grow, mitigate risk, and be more…

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Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco

December 6, 2021

Jack in the Box will acquire leading Mexican QSR chain Del Taco for $12.51 per share or $575 million, according to a press release.

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Burger King to cut menu items, increase speed

December 6, 2021

Burger King is looking to speed up its drive thru by cutting some lengthy menu items, according to a report in USA Today.

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Don't overlook kitchen repairs, maintenance

by Daniel Estrada

Quick-service restaurants must focus on data-driven preventative maintenance plans in the back of the house. This is a crucial, make-or-break shift in your…

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Burgerville to debut biodegradable drinking straws

December 6, 2021

The Pacific Northwest's Burgerville has partnered with WinCup to bring biodegradable, compostable drinking straws to its 40 locations across Oregon and…

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How to retain valuable staff

by Sarah Niderost — Content Marketing Manager, Deputy

Employees are quitting at record rates. Here are some tips to retain the valuable staff you already have.

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McDonald's holiday fan favorite returns in limited markets

December 3, 2021

McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite: the Holiday Pie, according to a USA Today report. The rare dessert has been released in limited markets for the…

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Taco Bell appoints Nike’s Sean Tresvant as global chief brand officer

December 3, 2021

Taco Bell has appointed Sean Tresvant as its global chief brand officer. Tresvant's appointment takes effect Jan. 10, 2022, according to a press release.

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