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Longtime BK franchise group moves into Raleigh
October 6, 2016
A Raleigh, North Carolina-based Burger King franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, has acquired the city’s three Burger King locations.
read nowKrispy Kreme brings its 'kleinuhringurs' to Iceland
October 6, 2016
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is moving into the land of fairies and thermal spas under an agreement with the group Hagar verslainr ehf in Iceland, according to…
read nowSubway taps into seasonal favorites for fall
October 6, 2016
Turkey, cranberries and pumpkin are not only foods of the fall season, but also llimited-time specials on the Subway menu through the end of 2016. /
read nowChorizo stars in Cousins LTOs
October 6, 2016
A spicy, porky chorizo is the signature item in the new Cousins Subs LTOs, which include a chorizo chicken and a chorizo ham sub, according to a news release.
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Restaurant industry contracting, says NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The NRA's monthly composite index reflecting the health and outlook for the nation's restaurant industry is reflecting the overall shadow that appears to be…
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The incredible growing menu: Taking your digital system chain-wide
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As digital menus become the new standard at quick-service restaurants — both inside and at the drive-thru — it’s becoming increasingly critical to make these…
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Raining froyo: Orange Leaf makes first delivery by drone
October 5, 2016
Frozen food delivery via drone might have started with junk food — a la 7-Eleven's Slurpee delivery — but better-for-you food is jumping on the drone-wagon now…
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Reuters report says restaurants and robotics still haven't mixed
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Reuters today published a story on the use of robots in food service, which shows that most restaurateurs are staying with humans for the bulk of their needs…
read nowBurger King kicks off philanthropy event
October 5, 2016
Burger King McLamore Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Burger King, has launched its 2016 in-store fundraiser, benefiting the Burger King Scholars…
read nowPopeyes releases limited-time menu deal
October 5, 2016
Popeyes is rolling out its $4 Wicked Good Deal, offering guests a chicken strips entrée with one side, and a biscuit, according to a news release. The menu…
read nowWendy's brings back 80s favorite
October 4, 2016
Wendy’s is using Taco Day this week to announce the return of its Taco Salad — a fixture at the chain introduced in the 1980s. It features iceberg and romaine…
read nowStudy: UK says 'God save the restaurant industry'
October 4, 2016
NPD Group said its latest food service tracking results show that Brits may want out of the European Union, but their love of eating out has never been…
read nowSan Franciscans get 20-hour-a-day Jack in the Box delivery
October 4, 2016
Jack in the Box is partnering with DoorDash to bring San Francisco residents home delivery every day from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., according to a news…
read nowTaco Bell hopes Taco Day is music to fans' ears
October 4, 2016
Leave it to the folks at Yum Brands to take today’s National Taco Day to a new level of absurdity. After all, this is the same parent brand that gave the world…
read nowArby's proves it's 'on top of old smoky' with new pork belly sandwich
October 4, 2016
Arby’s is moving up the food chain when it comes to of-the-moment culinary trends as the chain becomes the country’s first QSR to put that little darling of…
read nowBurger 21 fights breast cancer in October
October 3, 2016
Burger 21 is working to vanquish breast cancer by quenching our thirst this October, according to a press release. With every purchase this month of a fountain…
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Free books and fire truck-delivered pizza: Two pizza powerhouses show benefits of cause-based campaigns
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Mega-chain pizza brands, Domino's and Pizza Hut, are pulling out all the stops this fall to show the world how the Big Pie Guys and Gals do marketing with a…
read nowSonic freezes tea time this fall
October 3, 2016
As it gets chillier outside, Sonic Drive-in is introducing a way to get chillier inside, with the chain's new LTO, frozen sweet tea in three new…
read nowChipotle adds spicy permanent menu item on National Taco Day
October 3, 2016
A great pilot test and the increasing American affinity for all things spicy is prompting Chipotle Mexican Grill to add full-flavored pork-and-chicken sausage…
read nowQuizno's lures customers to download new app with free sub
October 3, 2016
Quiznos is offering customers who download its new Toasty Points app a free four-inch sub, with any purchase. The new app-based loyalty program rewards guest…
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