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Subway says 'Cauliflower: It's not just for pizza crust anymore'
February 19, 2020
Subway is testing cauliflower fritters in wraps and dippers in Baltimore and Seattle, served with an option for a creamy curry sauce, a news release said.
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Burger King ad says 'Mmmmm, mold!'
February 19, 2020
Never a brand to disappoint in the ad surprises department, Burger King's latest campaign features a mold-covered Whopper, front and center, to drive home the…
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White Castle among 1st QSRs to add dairy-free cheese
February 19, 2020
White Castle is amping up its plant-based menu item presence, saying it will launch a dairy-free cheddar option in New York- and New Jersey-area restaurants…
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Wendy's to pay $400K to settle Massachusetts child labor issues
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Wendy's has changed its child labor practices following a investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general.
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Random Acts of Kindness Week: Sonic awards $350K to school projects
February 18, 2020
Sonic Drive-In has donated $350,000 to public classroom projects through Limeades for Learning to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week. The QSR worked with…
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Nestle's Nespresso launches 1st certified organic coffee
February 18, 2020
Nespresso, the portioned coffee unit of Nestle, launched its first certified organic coffee, Peru Organic, as part of the company's Professional Origins coffee…
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How QSRs can create ad formulas that change consumer behavior
by Antonio Tomarchio — Founder and CEO, Cuebiq
Determining whether your marketing is actually motivating QSR visits has always been a bit of a muddled mess. But improved AI-powered algorithms can now…
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Checkers & Rally's taps former Boston Market leader as CEO
February 17, 2020
Tampa, Florida-based Checkers & Rally's has named former Boston Market CEO Frances Allen as its CEO and board member, effective today. She succeeds Rick…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The PathSpot Safety System is a real-time hand hygiene management solution that protects foodservice operators and their customers against foodborne illness…
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Wingstop, McAlister’s Deli, Tropical Smoothie leaders among RFIS closing keynote panelists
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
During the closing keynote session at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next month in Atlanta, the presidents and CEOs of International…
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Taco John's hires former 7-Eleven exec as brand's CFO
February 17, 2020
Taco John's franchisor, Taco John's International, Inc., has named former 7-Eleven and Yum Brands executive Kelly Hopper as its new chief financial officer, a…
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Record 30,000 spend Valentine's Day at White Castle
February 17, 2020
Over the past nearly 30 years, White Castle has accrued quite a name for itself as a Valentine's Day destination, and that proved itself this past weekend when…
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Private equity firm acquires Kronos Foods
February 14, 2020
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on making investments in the food and consumer packaged goods industries, has…
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February 14, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., today has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG…
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Long John Silver's lends Lenten specials to faithful
February 14, 2020
With Lent a little less than two weeks away, seafood-centered brand, Long John Silver's is already geared up and ready for the Christian holiday that finds…
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Bruster's to add 10 California, Florida stores
February 14, 2020
Bruster's Real Ice Cream said this week that it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six to open in California and four in Florida. The brand said in…
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WeWork launches workspace for restaurants
February 13, 2020
WeWork Food Labs — designed for food-focused entrepreneurs and companies that need a collaborative and flexible workspace — is now open in New York City. The…
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Jeremiah's to add 16 Southeastern US stores
February 13, 2020
Florida-based frozen treats franchise Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a Florida-based frozen treats franchise, has signed its very first area representative agreement…
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QSRs say 'XO, XO' during Valentine's Week
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
When plucking the petals off the "loves me, loves me not" daisy, QSRs have definitely landed on "loves me," with a bevy of offerings this Valentine's Week…
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KFC-Crocs partnership add a few feet to brands' fan base
February 12, 2020
While attending shows during New York’s Fashion Week, artist MLMA debuted the Bucket Clog. (Photo provided)
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