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DoorDash posts hefty loss on Q2 2021 revenue gain
August 17, 2021
DoorDash Inc., the food delivery service, reported a hefty loss on higher revenue for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, according to a press release.
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How to build, analyze and transform post-pandemic customer experiences
August 17, 2021
Customer expectations have evolved more in the past 18 months than in the past 10 years, thanks to technology changes and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Odd Burger manufacturing facility earns food safety certification
August 16, 2021
Odd Burger Corp., a public vegan fast-food chain, has received Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point certification at its food manufacturing facility…
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Restaurant gift card sales surging
August 16, 2021
Restaurant gift card sales appear to be making a strong recovery after a trying 2020, according to the Paytronix Mid-Year Gift Card Report 2021. It found that…
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Impossible Foods to launch Impossible Sausage at retailers
August 16, 2021
Impossible Foods will launch its Impossible Sausage Made From Plants at retail stores in ground form.
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Waba Grill flares up sales with digital drive-thru menus
by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today
WaBa Grill, a fast casual known for healthy rice bowls, fresh chicken and Ribeye steak, was looking for new ways to entice customers and lift overall sales.
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Carl's Jr. announces 2021 Founder's Scholarship winners
August 13, 2021
Tennessee-based Carl's Jr. has selected 10 winners of the 2021 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founder's Scholarship. Each winner will receive $10,000 toward…
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Wendy's signs deal to open 700 delivery kitchens
August 13, 2021
The Wendy's Company and Reef, a mobility, logistics hubs and kitchens operator, have signed a development deal to open and operate 700 delivery kitchens over…
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Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs
August 13, 2021
The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…
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Sodexo, Kiwibot team to provide robot food delivery to U.S. colleges
August 13, 2021
Sodexo has partnered with Kiwibot, a robotic last-mile delivery company, to deliver meals at three campuses this month: New Mexico State University, Loyola…
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Bluedot taps AR for gamification experience
August 13, 2021
Bluedot, a location technology provider that provides real-world gamified experiences for KFC and McDonalds, is expanding it technology to power contextual…
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McD's franchisee, workers settle in 'dog diaper' COVID mask lawsuit
August 13, 2021
A California-based McDonald's franchise location has settled out of court following legal action brought by several employees that alleged the store owner…
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Restaurant recovery a slow go in Q2 2021
August 13, 2021
Consumer spend at restaurants rose 32% in the April-May-June 2021 quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, and flat compared to the same quarter in…
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Church’s Chicken names 2 VPs
August 12, 2021
Church's Chicken has named Claudia Lezcano as vice president, brand strategy and activation, and Sarah Whiticar as vice president, global business intelligence…
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Taco Bell to break ground on Defy concept in Minnesota
August 12, 2021
Taco Bell is set to break ground on its newest concept, Taco Bell Defy, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, later this month. The 3,000-square-foot cutting-edge…
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Dunkin’ debuting Fall menu earlier than ever
August 12, 2021
Dunkin' is launching its fall menu earlier than ever. Pumpkin picking season is giving Dunkin' fans the chance to pick from the brand's latest lineup, with an…
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Dunkin', Sonic making progress with sustainable egg sourcing
August 12, 2021
Dunkin' and Sonic, part of the Inspire Brands portfolio, are continuing to make positive progress when it comes to sourcing of cage-free eggs.
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Hollywood Beach home to Gelato-go
August 12, 2021
Italian gelato chain Gelato-go is opening another Florida location, this time at 707 N Broadwalk #14 in Hollywood Beach, Florida.
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Wendy’s reports strong Q2 2021 results driven by positive same-store sales
August 12, 2021
The Wendy's Co. reported strong sales and earnings gains for the second quarter of 2021 over the prior year, primarily driven by higher sales at…
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Focus Brands International leader talks success in the post-COVID world
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Focus Brands International President Beto Guajardo shared his insight, as well as personal and professional lessons in business growth, during his keynote…
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