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Captain 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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Blaze, Beefsteak, McAlisters chefs offer innovation ideas QSRs can sink their teeth into
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Menu development is a team effort consisting of culinary, financial and logistics input. A balance is needed for a menu item to succeed.
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4 ways to prevent QSR data breaches
by Howard Finch — VP Sales, Ingenico
As cyberattacks and malware continue to proliferate globally, restaurants have increasingly become a prime target. In recent years, major credit card data…
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The 'low-hanging (financial) fruit' right outside your QSR window
by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce
There's some real opportunity hanging around just outside your QSR window in the form of cloud-based tech that can potentially wash away thousands in operating…
read nowDunkin' Donuts livens up lip-smackin' under mistletoe with 'donut' lip gloss
November 21, 2017
Much to the delight of Homer Simpson and doughnut-lovers everywhere, Dunkin' Donuts has brought something a little "hole-y" to all that kissing under the…
read nowTaco John's throws some salsa on the Bluegrass State
November 21, 2017
Taco John's is sprinkling a little spice on the Bluegrass State with a dozen new locations in central Kentucky planned in the immediate future, a news release…
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