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Wetzel's Pretzels takes on a 'bubbly' summer personality
June 3, 2019
Wetzel's Pretzels is pouring on its bubbliest personality this summer by introducing a bubble tea-inspired refresher to go with its other summer drink, Cherry…
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The innovators that ARE this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, this week with Balance Pan Asian Grille
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Fast Casual's best and the brightest gathered last week at the Sofitel hotel in Chicago to celebrate their innovations and creations. This week, Fast Casual…
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How Wing Zone conquers delivery using in-house drivers, third-party providers
Wing Zone CEO Matt Friedman explains why third-party companies are an important part of the chain's delivery strategy even though it has its own in-house…
watch nowPopeyes to put down roots in Spain
May 31, 2019
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. is opening locations in Spain with a goal of becoming the country's market leader, according to a company press release from the…
read now7shifts debuts Engage dashboard for restaurants
May 31, 2019
7shifts, a labor management platform, is debuting an all-in-one employee engagement dashboard geared for the restaurant industry. The dashboard provides…
read nowRoy Rogers signs on MDB to rebrand chain
May 31, 2019
Roy Rogers Restaurants is rebranding and has selected MDB Communications to oversee the effort.
read nowTo meat or not to meat: KFC says maybe, Arby's says no way
May 31, 2019
There have been some interesting developments this week in fast food when it comes to the inclusion of increasingly popular plant-based proteins, like the…
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Dunkin' celebrates other kind of 'holey' day: National Donut Day
May 31, 2019
June 7 is National Donut Day, and Dunkin' is giving away doughnuts all day with a beverage purchase, a news release said.
read nowSubway beefs up innovation team with 4 key leaders
May 30, 2019
Subway promoted its former vice president of culinary innovation, Len Van Popering, to serve as chief brand and innovation officer, where he'll oversee the…
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Elo releases touchscreen stand for tight restaurant spaces
May 30, 2019
Room is tight in most restaurant environments, and that holds doubly true for limited-service brands, which is why Elo has created Slim Self-Service Stands to…
read nowXtraChef raises $7.5M for recruitment, product roadmap advancement
May 30, 2019
Cloud-based restaurant management platform provider xtraChef has closed on $7.5 million dollars in Series A funding and plans to use the money to drive growth…
read nowCheckers/Rally's payment card breach in 19 states' stores
May 29, 2019
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants is notifying guests about a data security issue involving malware at certain Checkers and Rally's locations in 19 states…
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The big 3: Top QSR tech trends today
by Donna Cobb — Executive Director, Enterprise Marketing, Comcast Business
As demand for technology-focused experiences continues to rise, QSRs must look for ways to use existing technology to attract and retain customers. But…
read nowDel Taco opens Arizona, Idaho stores
May 29, 2019
Del Taco is on the move, opening stores in Idaho and Arizona this week, according to news releases.
read nowJack in the Box beefs up board, adding Birch, Gainor
May 29, 2019
Jack in the Box has grown its board by two members this week with the additions of two longtime restaurant industry veterans, Jean Birch, former Papa John's…
read nowHow Clover Food Lab, EVOS Restaurants improved operations, customer experience
May 28, 2019
Through digital transformation, restaurant operators are able to streamline the way they attract customers while also gaining back-of-house efficiencies in…
read nowDairy Queen cools down Lone Star state with 8 store openings
May 28, 2019
Dairy Queen franchisor, American Dairy Queen, is expanding its Texas footprint with eight openings planned by September in communities around Houston, Dallas…
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Are your interview questions breaking the law?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A pair of legal experts summarize what employers can and cannot ask job applicants, along with other changes related to employer/employee relations.
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QSR digital signage dollar-savers
A limited budget doesn't have to limit the impact of your QSR's digital signage. Follow these guides to save big bucks on your signage, even as you amp up its…
read nowChick-fil-A deploys AI to fight food safety threats in US
May 28, 2019
A key Chick-fil-A executive said the company is using AI to fight the threat of food safety problems across its 2,400 restaurants in 47 states. Venture Beat…
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