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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken adds VP of marketing

February 16, 2022

LFR Chicken LLC, owner of the Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken brand, has added Dan Sokolik as vice president of marketing, according to a press release.

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Taco Bell opens 100th store in Spain, plans international expansion

February 15, 2022

Taco Bell is celebrating the brand's 100th restaurant opening in Spain. Taco Bell opened its first restaurant outside the states in 1973, and in just the last…

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Wienerschnitzel promotes president to CEO

February 15, 2022

Wienerschnitzel has promoted J.R. Galardi to the role of CEO, according to a press release.

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Study: 48% of guests use restaurant loyalty apps

February 14, 2022

Nearly half of restaurant patrons engage with a loyalty program in some way, according to "The Digital Divide: Minding The Loyalty Gap," a report based on…

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US Foods splits chairman, CEO roles

February 14, 2022

US Foods Holding Corp. has split its chairman and chief executive officer roles after facing pressure to improve operations from an activist investment firm…

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Chicken Big Mac so popular in UK, McDonald's can't keep up

February 14, 2022

It's a sad day for UK chicken lovers. McDonald's has temporarily removed its Chicken Big Mac from its UK menus due to customer demand, according to a Business…

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Popeyes has BOGO meal deal this week

February 14, 2022

Popeyes wants you to treat your valentine, and they're offering a special deal just in time for Valentine's Day, according to a Chew boom report.

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Jeremiah's Italian Ice opens in Tallahassee, Florida

February 11, 2022

Jeremiah's Italian Ice has opened in Tallahassee, Florida. The store is owned and operated by Keith Paniucki, Blake Miles and Kyle Taylor, according to a press…

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McDonald's brings back 2 dessert favorites

February 9, 2022

McDonald's is bringing back two fan favorites, according to a press release.

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Checkers & Rally's to debut fry-seasoned chicken tenders

February 9, 2022

Checkers & Rally's is launching its first-ever fry-seasoned chicken tenders. Available nationwide Feb. 21, the chicken tenders feature white meat crispy…

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Southern Classic Chicken looks to grow in 2022

February 8, 2022

Southern Classic Chicken has secured two development deals within the past year, bringing more locations throughout the southeastern U.S. The company has 1…

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Good Times Restaurants names senior VP of operations

February 8, 2022

Good Times Restaurants Inc., parent company to Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, has named Donald L. Stack as senior vice president of operations…

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Restaurant gift card sales up in 2021, still down over 2019

February 8, 2022

Restaurant gift card sales were up 22% in 2021, compared to 2020, but still down 13% than 2019, according to Paytronix's Restaurant Gift Gard Sales Report 2022.

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Krystal appoints Manny Rodriguez as operations VP

February 7, 2022

Krystal has named Manny Rodriguez as its vice president of operations. In the role, Rodriguez will lead operations with a focus on company-owned restaurants…

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McDonald's Future 22 campaign spotlights young Black gamechangers

February 4, 2022

McDonald's has launched Future 22, a creative campaign that celebrates the work of 22 young, gifted and Black leaders whose passion and talent are creating…

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Yum Brands, UofL, Howard University launch Yum Franchise Accelerator

February 4, 2022

Yum Brands Inc. is partnering with the University of Louisville and Howard University to launch the Yum Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective…

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Apex, Tacit team up to increase efficiency of digital ordering, food locker pickup

February 4, 2022

Apex Order Pickup Solutions and Tacit Corporation have completed a software integration that will help foodservice operators provide the digital experiences…

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