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KFC pretty busy the second part of 2021
August 9, 2021
Coming off very positive Q2 earnings, Kentucky Fried Chicken is pushing forward big time in the second half of the year to expand its footprint in more urban…
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The Red Chickz opens California store, plans further expansion
August 9, 2021
The Red Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken franchise, is opening in Culver City, California this year as it seeks to expand throughout California, Arizona, Nevada…
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Policy experts discuss restaurant compliancy changes
Navigating your way through the maze of restaurant health and safety regulations hasn't gotten any easier as the pandemic has eased. In fact, according to one…
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Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.
Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.
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Firehouse H2O For Heroes effort happening Saturday
August 6, 2021
Firehouse Subs aims to help local first responders with its H2O For Heroes program this weekend in which customers who donate a 24-pack of water will get a…
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Pita Mediterranean Street Food debuts concession-style stands
August 6, 2021
Pita Mediterranean Street Food, a fast casual chain offering fresh, made-to-order chicken gyros, street pitas, mezza spread, rice bowls, salads and dessert…
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Instacart hires on Facebook executive as president
August 6, 2021
Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Carolyn Everson as president, effective Sept. 7. Prior to joining Instacart, Everson served as VP of…
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Wendy's keeps the spice alive with sauce debut, BOGO offer
August 6, 2021
Wendy's is bringing the heat and cementing its status as the "Queen of Spice" with a new sauce option and two offers for customers.
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Marble Slab Creamery debuts a flaming hot option
August 6, 2021
Marble Slab Creaming is debuting a limited time only ice cream and shake called Cheetos Flamin' Hot.
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Why technology is the big break in tackling restaurant labor shortage
by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.
Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO and founder of Applova Inc., shares insight on how technology, specifically automation, can be a winning solution for restaurants…
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Organic juice QSR jumps on self-order kiosk bandwagon
Clean Juice installed its first kiosk to provide faster ordering, faster service and a way to address the labor shortage.
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos plans 9-unit expansion in Southern California
August 4, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, a taquito-focused franchise, is rolling out a nine-unit development deal in Southern California, according to a company press release.
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off back-to-school season with new items
August 4, 2021
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are kicking off the back-to-school season with two new menu offerings, the sourdough star and the debut of French toast dips at…
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Dunkin' Donuts app available on Apple CarPlay
August 4, 2021
Dunkin' Donuts Perks members can now use the Dunkin' App via Apple CarPlay while ordering the donut chain's items while on the road, according to a company…
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McDonald's to make masks mandatory in high COVID transmission areas
August 4, 2021
McDonald's announced this week that customers and employees will need to wear masks inside the restaurant in areas with high COVID-19 transmission, regardless…
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Lunchbox gobbles up Spread
August 4, 2021
Online ordering engine Lunchbox has acquired online marketplace Spread which offers delivery and take-out services.
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NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule
August 3, 2021
New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…
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Appetize introduces subscription plan bundling hardware, software, payments
August 3, 2021
Appetize Technologies Inc., a digital and mobile commerce platform, has introduced Appetize Plus, a subscription plan that bundles cloud-based software…
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PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more
August 3, 2021
PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…
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High Bluff Capital to acquire Church's Chicken
August 3, 2021
High Bluff Capital Partners, a private investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Church's Chicken, a QSR chicken restaurant chain.
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