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Torchy's launches catering, party pack menus
January 31, 2019
Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has launched both a catering and party menu that includes everything from breakfast and "Damn Good" tacos to chips, dips and more.
read nowWetzel's Pretzels promotes president to CEO
January 31, 2019
Wetzel's Pretzels said it has promoted its former president, Jennifer Schuler, to CEO. Schuler was in the president's role for about two years and previously…
read nowTaco Bell tolls for 1st time in Thailand
January 31, 2019
Taco Bell has extended its Asian market reach this month with its initial location in Thailand. The store is located in Bangkok at Mercuryville (Chidlom…
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A&W ... er AW ... gets a little 'and-sy' over logo
January 31, 2019
As the brand turns 100 this year, A&W Restaurants is lightening up a bit by losing its logos ampersand, at least for a while. The root-beer-renowned chain…
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If your QSR ever considered kiosks, or maybe especially if it didn’t, read on
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-serve kiosks were dominant at this year's National Retail Federation Big Show earlier this month. The options ran the gamut in this realm, from AI and…
read nowKFC gets big on 'Littles'
January 30, 2019
KFC is getting big on its 'littles', Chicken Littles, with its newest LTO. A news release said customers can get two orders of Chicken Littles for $3, as…
read nowLast call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
January 29, 2019
The deadline to nominate brands for FastCasual's 2019 list of Top 100 Movers & Shakers is Wednesday. The list honors the brands and executives leading the…
read nowSmashburger franchisee to reveal how mobile marketing led to increased sales
January 29, 2019
Standing out and attracting a greater share of customers is a never-ending challenge for all QSR and fast casual restaurants. And a couple of circumstances — a…
read nowDairy Queen goes all 'Ghirardelli' for Cupid
January 29, 2019
Dairy Queen is gearing up for that day of love, Valentine's Day, just about two weeks off now. The brand plans a pair of love-inspired soft-serve treats…
read nowBojangles' now private company with new CEO, COO
January 28, 2019
Bojangles' completed its all-cash acquisition by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P., which was announced Nov. 6 last year…
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Chick-fil-A uses data in new, faster, results-producing way
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Chick-fil-A is using interactive data visualization technology to make better, faster decisions in its ongoing efforts to boost both revenue and customer…
read nowSonic LTO melts away winter chills
January 28, 2019
Sonic is bringing some warmth, with a touch of creamy cold into winter, with its hot Oreo and Cinnabon Cinnasnacks a la mode desserts. The LTOs include the…
read nowWendy's gives away 'Baconators' with $10 DoorDash delivery order thru Feb. 4
January 28, 2019
Wendy's is offering a free Baconator and DoorDash delivery with $10 purchases through Feb. 4 for customers that use the code FREEBACONATOR, according to a…
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How USAA manages disruption: 'We have to keep advancing and innovating'
by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications
Matt Schultz, lead digital strategy and insights manager at USAA, talks with Tim Tang, director of enterprise solutions at Hughes, about disruption in the…
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Granddaddy of marijuana-themed brands, Cheba Hut perfects food-and-fun-first culture
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This week, QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead rolls into the food truck category for a look at that business, while marijuana brand, Cheba Hut and its Chief…
listen nowMcDonald's franchisee 'wall problem'
January 25, 2019
McDonald's franchisees are letting the chain's leaders know in no uncertain terms that the inclusion of a kitchen wall in remodeling plans for their units is…
read nowWhite Castle offers free meals for federal workers, 'slider detante' for nation
January 25, 2019
White Castle is hoping to both ease the financial pains of paycheck-less federal workers and be a point of unification for Congress and President Trump during…
read nowStoner's opens prototype store in Columbia, South Carolina
January 24, 2019
QSR pizza brand, Stoner's Pizza Joint, opened a corporate-owned location this week, which was built under the chain's new prototype design that will be used…
read nowKFC pledges all plastic customer packaging recoverable or reusable by 2025
January 24, 2019
KFC said today that it pledges by 2025 that all its plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging will be recoverable or reusable, a news release said.
read nowTaco Bell's 'star' Nacho fries return with movie trailer in tow
January 24, 2019
Nacho fries may go down in QSR history as one of the biggest menu item introductions in history, following iits debut last year at this time. Now they've…
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