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Meatless marches forward: Why QSRs should pay attention
by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting
There have been some false starts, but meatless products finally seem to be coming into their own, with research and development happening on a number of…
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GM brings restaurant commerce to the driver's seat
December 7, 2017
GM has figured out how to monetize drivers' commutes by installing an auto industry first in its cars — a commerce platform that allows anyone riding inside to…
read nowArby’s only QSR on Fortune's list of best workplaces for diversity
December 6, 2017
The only QSR to land on Fortune 's 2017 list of the top 100 workplaces for diversity — Arby's Restaurant Group — is also the highest-ranked brand solely…
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Hopdoddy, restaurant designers discuss the ROI of redesign
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Great restaurant design can yield tremendous return on investment if you and your design team really understand how to tell your story, prioritize your spend…
read nowNew tool pages customers, tracks wait times and grows to fit chain size
December 6, 2017
Tracking how long customers are waiting for orders or deliveries just got a boost from paging, tracking and guest intelligence tool provider, Long Range…
read nowCaptain D's finds a home in 'My Ol' Kentucky Home'
December 6, 2017
Captain D's is opening in what Kentuckians call 'My Ol' Kentucky Home's' home of Bardstown, Kentucky, where much of the imagery described in that well-known…
read nowA&W launches blog, sweepstakes
December 5, 2017
A&W has certainly got the giving spirit this season, announcing that it's launching a blog for the brand and a full month of giveaways to wrap the year up…
read nowArby's parent, Roark, set for QSR chain buying spree
December 5, 2017
Arby’s owner, Roark Capital, has filed SEC documents saying that it’s raising as much as $2 billion dollars to form Roark Capital Partners II Sidecar LP, which…
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Mrs. Winner's on 'zigging' while the industry 'zags'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The fried chicken brand finds success by staying true to its roots: gravy and fried chicken.
read nowSonic gives fans a 'li'l breakfast'
December 4, 2017
Sonic holiday LTOs this year include li'l breakfast burritos, including the bacon, onion and tomato or cheesy potato varieties, according to a press release.
read nowSubway hires former Arby’s exec as VP of global brand management and innovation
December 1, 2017
Subway has hired Len Van Popering as its VP of global brand management and innovation. He will drive the brand's ongoing global transformation through food…
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Balance Grill, CoreLife, I Love Bacon execs on innovation that works ... and doesn't
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A panel of restaurant leaders shared some of their best and worst innovations with fellow restaurateurs at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville.
read nowNachos Navidad back at Taco John's
December 1, 2017
That spicy and multi-colored treat of the season, Nachos Navidad, is back at Taco John's in all its red-and-green tortilla chip glory, a news release said. The…
read nowTim Hortons launches espresso line in Columbus
December 1, 2017
Tim Hortons U.S. is serving a new espresso line-up at its Columbus, Ohio locations, including lattes, Americanos and cappuccinos, all available either hot or…
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PETA's new ads aim squarely at QSR customers
November 29, 2017
PETA's new ad blitz takes direct aim at QSR restaurants and customers, urging all to "go vegan". The ads urge QSR customers to stop, think and perhaps even…
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Carl’s Jr., Hardee's get a little diabolical with latest marketing campaign
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are proving they're not below rolling in the mud a little in the name of a good marketing gag.
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QSR burger, coffee traffic pulls entire Q3 restaurant sector into green zone
November 29, 2017
After six consecutive quarters of flat or negative traffic, strong growth at QSR burger and gourmet coffee chains is to thank for a total foodservice industry…
read nowAttorneys open 5 investigations into Arby's-BWW deal
November 28, 2017
With the ink barely dry on the $2.9 billion Arby’s Restaurant Group acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, at least four law firms have already launched…
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Arby's acquires Buffalo Wild Wings in nearly $3 billion cash deal
November 28, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings, which has been publicly owned since 2003, has a new owner. Arby's Restaurant Group will acquire the 1,250-unit brand as a privately held…
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Taco Bell opens 1st NYC restaurant with new urban design
November 28, 2017
As part of its expansion plans to the Empire State, Taco Bell opens today in New York City with its new design created for more walkable urban areas, a brand…
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