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Toppers Pizza to expand in Nebraska

October 28, 2024

Toppers Pizza is set to expand its presence in Nebraska. Franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin recently acquired four existing Toppers Pizza locations — two…

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Smalls Sliders opening 4 units in Georgia

October 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders is opening four locations in the South Georgia region, inking its third deal with DPC Smalls Investments, spearheaded by Doug Cone.

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Smalls Sliders opens 6 states for development

October 25, 2024

Smalls Sliders has opened six states for development: Illinois; Nevada; Ohio; South Dakota; Virginia and West Virginia, according to a press release.

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Carma HoldCo invests in plant-based QSR Mr. Charlie's Told Me So

October 25, 2024

Carma HoldCo, the parent company behind brands like TYSON 2.0 by Mike Tyson, has made a strategic investment in Mr. Charlie's Told Me So, a plant-based QSR…

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How to reduce wait times in drive-thrus

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

These six tips can reduce wait times at the drive-thru and increase speed and accuracy.

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Layne's Chicken Fingers opens in Janesville, Wisconsin

October 24, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened a location in Janesville, Wisconsin, according to a press release.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 50th pizzeria nationwide

October 24, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint recently opened its 50th restaurant, which is located in San Marcos, Texas. Stoner's has opened 16 locations since January and is on track…

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Little Caesars aims to score big as NFL pizza sponsor

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has signed on as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL. The partnership awards the Detroit-based pizza brand plenty of exposure and builds…

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QSRNext session delves into QSR delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A #QSRNext session will explore innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology making it happen.

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Little Caesars partners with Call of Duty gaming franchise

October 23, 2024

Little Caesars is once again partnering with the Call of Duty gaming franchise, according to a press release.

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McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders after E. coli outbreak

October 23, 2024

McDonald's has pulled its Quarter Pounder from the menu in several states. The burger has been linked to an E. coli outbreak, with the majority of cases in…

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KFC Canada names Ryan Koon president, general manager

October 23, 2024

KFC Canada has named Ryan Koon as the brand's president and general manager.

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Jollibee launches loyalty program

October 22, 2024

Chicken chain Jollibee has launched its first-ever loyalty program, Jollibee Rewards, according to a press release.

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Pizza Nova supports The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

October 22, 2024

On Halloween, Pizza Nova will donate $1 from each phone, web and app order to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

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Nominations open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2025' report

October 22, 2024

Pizza Marketplace's fourth annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2025 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is Oct. 31.

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Chick-fil-A to release entertainment app Play

October 21, 2024

Chick-fil-A will launch an app that includes games, recipes, podcasts and original shows, according to a press release.

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Pizza Hut launches limited-run personal pan pizza in NYC

October 21, 2024

Pizza Hut has launched The Personal Pan Pizza Hut inspired by its iconic Personal Pan Pizza, a six-inch pizza for one, in New York City only for a very limited…

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Domino’s Pizza promotes Kate Trumbull to EVP, chief marketing officer

October 21, 2024

Domino's Pizza has promoted Kate Trumbull to EVP, chief marketing officer. Trumbull will oversee global marketing and continue to report to Joe Jordan…

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