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A&W enters last quarter of 2021 with 15 commitments
October 15, 2021
A&W received commitments for more than 15 restaurants this year, putting the brand on track to reach its 2021 franchise sales goal of 20 new restaurants by…
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Popeyes collabs with Megan Thee Stallion for hot sauce, merchandise
October 15, 2021
Popeyes has teamed up with Grammy Award-winning musician, entrepreneur and now Popeyes franchise owner Megan Thee Stallion to introduce a hot sauce and…
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El Pollo Loco CEO quits
October 15, 2021
El Pollo Loco has announced the resignation of Bernard Acoca as director, chief executive officer and president of the company. CFO Larry Roberts will serve as…
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Qu launches Commerce Cloud for restaurant chains
October 14, 2021
Qu, a modern restaurant tech company fueling the commerce revolution for restaurant chains, is launching Commerce Cloud for restaurants, according to a press…
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Combo meal insights you can’t afford to miss
by Jana Zschieschang — CMO, RMS
Combo meals are popular additions for restaurants around the world. But what does a combo meal imply? Jana, Zschieschang, chief marketing officer for Revenue…
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How technology helps brands save money, drive efficiency
October 14, 2021
Restaurant brands often don't understand how IT can help them improve their bottom line.
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent company announces revamped operating structure
October 14, 2021
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., owner, operator and franchisor of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has a new operating structure that combines restaurant operations…
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open in Gainesville, Florida
October 14, 2021
Jeremiah's Italian Ice is scheduled to open Oct. 26 in Gainesville, Florida. The store will be located at 3232 SW 35th Blvd. in Butler Plaza and is owned by…
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Odd Burger completes construction on sixth restaurant
October 14, 2021
Odd Burger Corporation has completed construction of its Odd Burger location in Hamilton, Ontario — its sixth restaurant. The 1,063 square-foot store is…
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McDonald's to test plant-based McPlant burger in eight US markets
October 14, 2021
McDonald's will test its plant-based McPlant burger in eight domestic restaurants in November, according to a company press release.
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Wendy's offers guarantee on latest fries
October 13, 2021
Wendy's is so sure customers will love their newest fries that it's offering a guarantee on thee Hot & Crispy Fries, according a company press release.
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Nathan's Famous partners with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada
October 13, 2021
Nathan's Famous Inc. is teaming up with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada, Ltd. to offer operators with existing kitchens the opportunity to add the Nathan's…
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Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…
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Del Taco partners with REEF to expand delivery options
October 13, 2021
Del Taco Restaurants Inc. has announced a delivery-only partnership with REEF to help expand guest access to the brand.
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South San Francisco Taco Bells add EV charging stations
October 13, 2021
Tritium is partnering with EV charging network operator ChargeNet to install RTM direct current fast chargers at South San Francisco Taco Bells.
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Krispy Kreme launches Halloween collection
October 12, 2021
Krispy Kreme has launched its Halloween collection including four donuts, according to a company press release.
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Chick-fil-A, Starbucks top teens' food picks
October 12, 2021
Chick-fil-A tops the list of food offerings loved by teens, according to the "Taking Stock With Teens" survey that polled 10,000 teenagers across 44 U.S.
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How to fix restaurant marketing post pandemic
October 12, 2021
Driving incremental revenue has become harder than ever for restaurant brands. Traditional mass marketing techniques are missing a lot of customers, and for…
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Wendy's partners with Google Cloud
October 12, 2021
Wendy's and Google Cloud are partnering to enhance Wendy's restaurant experience and unlock new customer, restaurant, and employee experiences through…
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