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Fast Casual, Lunchbox reveal Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

September 16, 2024

The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, including Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant…

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Smalls Sliders to drop 12 Cans in Charlotte

September 16, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked an agreement to add 12 units, dubbed "Cans" by the company, to the Charlotte, North Carolina market with franchisee group BM Sliders…

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Wendy's brings on 2 to executive leadership team

September 16, 2024

Wendy's has appointed John Min as chief legal officer and secretary and Mary Greenlee as senior vice president, U.S. operations, effectively immediately…

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Domino's Pizza adding Mac & Cheese this fall

September 16, 2024

Domino's Pizza is adding Mac & Cheese to the menu this fall beginning Sept. 23, according to a press release.

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session to delve into third-party delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of speakers will discuss third-party delivery at the Fast Casual Executive Summit next month in Denver, Colorado.

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Pepsi launches "Chase Cars" stunt with national pizza brands

September 13, 2024

Pizza and Pepsi are a classic combination, but the beverage giant is taking things a step further with a new campaign that ensures every delivery arrives with…

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5 key training mistakes and how to improve them

by John Meyers — COO, Marco's Pizza

In the fast-paced world of QSRs, where the quality of service can make or break a business, effective team member training is essential. These five training…

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Brink POS, PAR MENU rebrand to PAR POS, PAR Ordering

September 12, 2024

ParTech Inc., a provider of unified commerce solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industries, has rebranded two of its core products: Brink POS and PAR…

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks partners with The Orlando Magic

September 12, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked a deal with The Orlando Magic. Big Dave's will place their first Orlando location inside the Magic's home, Kia Center…

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McDonald's extends $5 Meal Deal into December, launches fall deals

September 12, 2024

McDonald's $5 Meal Deal isn't quite done yet. The Chicago-based burger brand will keep it around into December, according to a corporate announcement.

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Marco's Pizza expands Idaho footprint

September 11, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Kuna, Idaho, according to a press release.

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Burger King partners with Mexican National Soccer Teams in the US

September 11, 2024

The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) have partnered with Burger King, naming the fast-food chain as the official…

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TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

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Jack in the Box teams up with No Kid Hungry for Hunger Action Month

September 10, 2024

With 1 in 5 children in America facing hunger daily, Jack in the Box is partnering with No Kid Hungry this September to support families struggling with food…

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Little Caesars celebrates 65th anniversary with aggressive expansion

September 10, 2024

Little Caesars is marking its 65th anniversary with a flurry of growth. The company has announced numerous new multi-unit development agreements that will…

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Graeter's Ice Cream partners with non-profit for childhood cancer research

September 10, 2024

Graeter's Ice Cream has partnered with The Cure Starts Now to support childhood cancer research. Graeter's will host its annual Cones for The Cure campaign to…

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Wendy's Board brings on Arthur B. Winkleback as Chairman

September 9, 2024

The Wendy's Company's Board of Directors have appointed Arthur B. Winkleback as non-executive Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Nelson Peltz, who has been…

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Domino's battles 'shrinkflation' with large upgrade

September 9, 2024

To battle "shrinkflation," Domino's Pizza is allowing customers to upgrade one if its mix or match two or more two-topping pizzas for $6.99 to a large pizza…

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