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Lunchbox launches catering hub
June 27, 2024
Lunchbox, a technology provider for restaurants, has created Cater, a dedicated community hub and council for catering executives across the restaurant…
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Popeyes introduces Boneless Wings as permanent menu additions
June 26, 2024
Popeyes has introduced Boneless Wings as a permanent menu item, available nationwide, according to a press release.
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The food-at-work movement: Making catering a solid revenue stream
by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy
June 26, 2024
It's a mistake to build catering around the classical solutions of POS systems. Instead, operators must become light-food manufacturers.
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Aniai launches accuracy tool for burger-making robot
June 25, 2024
Robotic kitchen startup Aniai is hoping to take hamburger-cooking accuracy to the next level with its artificial intelligence technology, Alpha Cloud. Using…
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McDonald's Korea teaches seniors how to use self-service kiosks
June 25, 2024
McDonald's Korea has partnered with the National Institute for Lifelong Education to launch an in-person training program for seniors interested in using…
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Long John Silver's teams up with tech firms for digital transformation
June 25, 2024
Long John Silver's has partnered with four technology companies to revamp its customer experience strategy.
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McDonald's kicks off $5 Meal Deal
June 25, 2024
McDonald's is reaffirming its commitment to affordability this summer with the introduction of the $5 Meal Deal, available for a limited time at participating…
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White Castle bolsters late-night reputation
June 25, 2024
White Castle wants to be customers' late-night stop. It's now bolstering its reputation as a premiere fast-food brand for late-night food and fun, according to…
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Odd Burger expands CPG line distribution to Whole Foods Market in Ontario
June 24, 2024
Canada-based plant-based chain Odd Burger Corporation has expanded its consumer packaged goods (CPG) line distribution through a retail listing at Whole Foods…
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Domino’s Pizza names Maureen Pittenger as EVP — chief human resources officer
June 24, 2024
Domino's Pizza has appointed Maureen Pittenger as EVP — chief human resources officer effective July 8. Pittenger will report to the brand's CEO Russell…
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Whataburger partners with Russo Modular for Arizona prototype
June 24, 2024
Whataburger has partnered with Russo Modular to build a 3,000-square-foot modular prototype for Whataburger's modular program. It will be the brand's first…
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Smalls Sliders growing via company-owned stores
June 24, 2024
Smalls Sliders is accelerating growth plans by developing company-owned and operated locations. The first will open in Georgia.
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Balancing the human touch with AI — a Q and A with Marbue Brown
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marbue Brown, author, consultant, and CX executive, shares strategies for balancing AI with the human touch in customer experience development, the topic of…
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'Catching up on Catering' with Erle Dardick
FastCasual editor Cherryh Cansler chats with catering guru, Erle Dardick, about the $124 billion catering industry and how technology is only part of a…
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Plant Power Fast Food releases BBQ sandwich
June 21, 2024
Plant Power Fast Food has released The Ribby, a plant-based version of an American barbecue sandwich. It will be available at all 10 of its locations beginning…
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Wendy's offers free Frosty with purchase of $5 Biggie Bag
June 21, 2024
Wendy's is giving fans a free small Frosty with the purchase of a Biggie Bag in the Wendy's app, according to a press release.
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Pizza Hut unveils Chicago tavern-style pizza, biggest toppings revamp in over decade
June 21, 2024
Pizza Hut unveiled its latest menu innovation, Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza, this week alongside its biggest toppings transformation in over a decade. The move…
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7 tips on how QSRs can reduce labor costs
by John Dorer — CEO, eb3.work
Retaining staff can be difficult. Controlling labor costs is imperative for a brand's success.
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8 Essential Must-Haves In A Linerless Label Printer
Discover essential features to consider when selecting a linerless label printer to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in your business…
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PDQ selects Grubbrr to enhance guest experience with self-ordering kiosks
June 20, 2024
PDQ Chicken, a fast-casual chain known for its fresh chicken tenders, has partnered with Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering technology, to equip all their…
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