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Savvy Sliders slides into Louisiana

August 9, 2024

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders is expanding into Louisiana. The first store will open in Metairie, Louisiana, the first of five locations planned for the state…

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Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru with Spanish language pilot

August 9, 2024

Wendy's is continuing to innovate its drive-thru experience with the expansion of its AI assistant, Wendy's FreshAI. The fast-food chain has introduced a pilot…

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Taco John's releases app-only $7 Meal Steal

August 8, 2024

Taco John's is launching a $7 Meal Steal following the success of its recent $5 Meal Steal app offer, which is being extended through the summer, according to…

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KFC debuting 3 Saucy Nugget flavors

August 8, 2024

KFC is debuting three Saucy Nugget flavors beginning Aug. 12. The chicken brand will launch Honey Garlic, Chipotle Ranch and Mango Habanero alongside fan…

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Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint

August 7, 2024

Taco John's has opened its first restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. A grand opening celebration on Aug. 8th will feature live music and giveaways…

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Little Caesars to give away free pizza for 20 years

August 7, 2024

Little Caesars is wrapping up its summer-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Hot-N-Ready products with a grand prize fit for a pizza fanatic: 2…

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Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

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IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

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Church's Texas Chicken launches rewards program

August 6, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has launched a rewards program, Real Rewards. To celebrate the launch of Real Rewards, the brand will give away free Church's Texas…

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Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

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Marco's Pizza launches Margherita Magnifico Pizza

August 5, 2024

Marco's Pizza has launched its Margherita Magnifico Pizza for a limited time only. Inspired by a classic Margherita, the pizza features Marco's house-made…

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Hardee's enters value game with $5.99 offering

August 5, 2024

Hardee's is entering the value game with a $5.99 Original Bag offering. Guests can choose any two full size entrees — Hardee's Original Hot Ham and Cheese…

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Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

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Hiring hungry: 6 hiring tips for quick service restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hiring is a critical element to QSR operations. These six tips can help a QSR hire smarter.

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Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states

August 1, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.

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Papa Johns taps former Wendy's head as president, CEO

August 1, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has named Todd Penegor as president and CEO. Penegor, most recently president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, has more than 2…

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