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Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

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Little Caesars brings back Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza

December 16, 2024

Little Caesars' fan-favorite Stuffed Crazy Crust has returned, according to a press release.

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Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

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HTeaO expands Texas footprint

December 13, 2024

Premium tea brand HTeaO will open a location in Lampasas, Texas, on Dec. 14, 2024, according to a press release.

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6 ways to increase the restaurant customer experience in QSRs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

To increase restaurant customer experience, focus on the basics. From ambiance and prompt service to ensuring strong leadership through great managers, this…

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Church's Chicken partners with SoundHound to power voice AI

December 12, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has partnered with SoundHound AI, Inc., a voice artificial intelligence company, to provide the chicken chain with a voice AI-powered…

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KFC Canada partners with Winnipeg Jets

December 12, 2024

KFC Canada has partnered with hockey team the Winnipeg Jets to bring the brand's food to Canada Life Centre, according to a press release.

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Toppers Pizza arrives in Concord, North Carolina

December 12, 2024

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has opened in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release.

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Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

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Subway unveils kiosk-driven store in Dubai

December 10, 2024

Subway has unveiled its first restaurant in the EMEA region to feature self-order kiosks and an anamorphic screen, according to a QSR Media Asia report. The…

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Taco Bell adds drive-thru cams in limited locations for Super Bowl ad promo

December 10, 2024

Taco Bell Rewards member can visit a participating Taco Bell location to have a photo booth experience that gives fans a taste of Big Game fame in the brand's…

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Sonic teams up with Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie on 2 drinks

December 10, 2024

Sonic has teamed up with reality TC stars Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton on a drink collaboration, according to company news.

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Benton, Arkansas

December 9, 2024

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers will open a location in Benton, Arkansas, on Dec. 16. It's the first of 10 planned units under the helm of franchisee Jake…

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Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

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Voice AI to dominate industry in coming year, says SoundHound AI exec

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone knows that AI is taking the world by storm and transforming customer experience across restaurants, retail, self-service, and more, but a subset of…

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to enter Utah

December 6, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers will enter Utah with a location in Clearfield by the end of the year, according to a press release.

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Jollibee elevates dining with made-to-order beverages

December 6, 2024

Jollibee has created a line of premium, made-to-order beverages called Signature Sips. The like features an array of flavor profiles for a mid-day treat or to…

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