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Burger King rebrands for 1st time since 1999
For the first time in more than 20 years, Burger King is launching a new logo and look.
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Del Taco: New year, new growth-promoting look
Transparency and ingredient freshness are central to Del Taco's new store prototype, which brand leadership said is designed to grow the Mexican-American QSR…
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White Castle ups the ante for newly introduced app users
January 6, 2021
White Castle is upping the stakes on its recently introduced loyalty program, Craver Nation, offering new and existing members 20% off all orders placed…
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Jan 14 webinar: 'Agile QSR Operation in Uncertain Times'
January 5, 2021
In an ever-shifting restaurant landscape, only the nimble survive, so it pays to have a coach in leadership and brand management agility. That's where a Jan.
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Subway, NFL veteran launch protein push, teen sports contest
January 5, 2021
NFL veteran Marshawn Lynch is working with Subway restaurants to drive home the health benefits of eating at the chain. Through an ad campaign across TV…
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Dunkin' perks up plant-based breakfast with LTO
January 5, 2021
Dunkin' is now offering a Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast sandwich to its lineup for a limited time, according to a company press release. Featuring a…
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Sonic 'slinging' chicken sandwich LTO
January 5, 2021
Sonic has launched a chicken sandwich LTO for January called the Chicken Slinger, which — like the McDonald's Crispy Chicken Sandwich announced the same day as…
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McDonald's chicken strategy: Not just a sandwich, an entire platform
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
When McDonald's officially starts selling its Crispy Chicken Sandwich in late February, it's not only responding to the pleas of franchisees over the last year…
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CFS Brands acquires AyrKing
January 4, 2021
Oklahoma City-based CFS Brands has completed the acquisition of AyrKing, a food preparation equipment company. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Louisville…
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Pepsi generating $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021
In hopes of raising at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years, PepsiCo has launched Dig In, a multi-year platform…
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Dunkin' roars into 2021 with 'Extra Charged Coffee', mood quiz
December 29, 2020
Dunkin' is pumpin' it up for the new year with the addition of so-called "Extra Charged Coffee" to its menu, packing 20% more caffeine than the brand's classic…
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QSR execs reveal how COVID-19 has changed leadership styles
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The last pandemic-stricken year has levied a literal cascade of slings and arrows at QSR leaders, which has seriously altered the way they are doing their…
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Class actions allege Burger King’s parent company violated securities laws
At least four separate law firms have filed suit against Popeyes', Burger King' and Tim Hortons' Toronto-based parent company, Restaurant Brands International.
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Ancient Pompeii fast food: 'Fava beans with your snails, sir?'
Snails, ground fava beans, pork and wine were staples of the 2,000-year-old fast-food stalls uncovered in Ancient Pompeii.
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80 In-N-Out employees contract COVID-19
December 28, 2020
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees in Colorado have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health &…
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Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group
December 22, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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Hangover Krystal LTO finds its moment
December 22, 2020
Krystal's -called Hangover Krystal sandwich is returning as an LTO at the chain on Dec. 28, according to a news release.
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Taco Bell, A&W CEOs among those sharing 2020 lessons learned
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Granted, there's not much to love, let alone like about 2020 in the restaurant universe or elsewhere. But under the heading of pain so often bringing gain, we…
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Burger King LTO features 4 $1 offerings
December 21, 2020
Burger King restaurants nationwide are offering an LTO that starts Dec. 28 which will put the brand's Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Jr., Value fries and Value…
read nowConsumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season
December 21, 2020
The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…
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