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Hands off! 7 contact-free ways to keep QSR customers close
by Kiera Blessing — Content Specialist, Paytronix
Increasingly, as this pandemic continues, QSRs seeking to keep customers must also figure out how to keep those diners at arm's length. Here are six ways…
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Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons doubling down on corporate diversity hiring
June 29, 2020
Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons, is doubling down on its diversity in hiring commitment.
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Customers want a contactless world — especially when it comes to trash
June 26, 2020
Contactless trash cans are all the rage these days, according to a blind study conducted by a front-of-house trash compactor company, Compaction Technologies…
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Tim Hortons dreams-up sweet summer dunkers
June 26, 2020
Tim Hortons has launched a line of "Dream Donuts," which includes Oreo cookie, chocolate truffle and strawberry confetti varieties according to a company press…
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How one Swedish QSR used tech to increase sales, implement social distancing
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Sometimes the answers to your QSR's business conundrums are right outside your window.
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McDonald's to close former NYC flagship
June 25, 2020
McDonald's confirmed that it's closing its former flagship location at Times Square West 42nd St., in New York City, telling the New York Post it was "a…
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Arby's rolls 3 entries into summer chicken wars
June 25, 2020
Arby's has rolled into summer with something a bit unusual for the brand in its new Market Fresh Wraps, an Arby's spokeswoman confirmed to QSRweb.
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Coca-Cola, Uber Eats partner to fight hunger with Feeding America
June 24, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. and UberEats have are partnering provide up to 5 million meals through Feeding America's hunger relief program as the country struggles to…
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A&W signs development agreements with 10 franchisees
June 24, 2020
A&W Restaurants is expanding in at least six states after signing deals with 10 franchisees, a news release said.
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's heat up summer sandwich LTOs
June 24, 2020
Sister QSR chains, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, are launching two LTOs — both with some heat, but one has beef, and the other is a plant-based offering. The…
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DQ lands Western Kentucky Grill & Chill
June 24, 2020
A Kentucky franchisee is opening a Dairy Queen by month's end in Princeton in the western part of the state. Owned and operated by multi-unit operating group…
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Subway fans ask, 'Where's the (roast) beef?" ... and rotisserie chicken, too
June 24, 2020
Last week we reported to you about Subway's rift with many of its franchisees over a footlong promotion. This week the brand has raised the ire of quite a few…
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Partial single-use packaging trend turnaround with COVID-19
June 23, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, many, if not most, restaurants have gone back to single-use products to provide customers with clean, first-use packaging and utensils…
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Is your QSR a brand of ... influence?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Want to really pull in that up-and-coming Gen Z-er? Better get to know their online "friends" and fast.
read nowSpike in COVID-19 cases not hindering drops in restaurant transaction declines
June 22, 2020
The spikes in COVID-19 cases in states that have reopened restaurant dine-in services haven't yet impacted the continuing improvement in major restaurant chain…
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Visa programs aim to help 50M SMBs drive digital business
June 22, 2020
Visa is offering 50 million small and micro businesses a range of services to help them grow more efficiently, build their online footprints and promote…
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Paytronix rolls out contactless dine-in platform
June 22, 2020
Paytronix Systems Inc. announced the rollout of its Paytronix Contactless Dining technology, which is designed to help restaurants offer dine-in service with…
read nowTaco Del Mar gets cool
June 22, 2020
Colorado-based Taco Del Mar is proving how cool it can get this summer with new shrimp ceviche dishes, include a citrus shrimp ceviche taco salad and shrimp…
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Online catering marketplace debuts COVID-smart service
June 19, 2020
ezCater is launching a service, called Relish, that offers employers a safe approach to providing office-based workers with boxed lunches from local…
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White Castle savors shortest night with long, tall, cold one
June 19, 2020
Saturday, June 20, is the Summer Solstice, which is also the longest day of the year (in length of daylight, not time since someone will ask). Why does that…
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