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Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products
July 29, 2021
At-home coffee consumption jumped from 73% to 81% during the pandemic over foodservice coffee consumption, according to research from The NPD Group.
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Company behind burger-flipping robot beefs up leadership
July 28, 2021
Miso Robotics, the company behind a number of foodservice kitchen production robotics products, like the modified Flippy machines used at some White Castle…
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How K-pop and crispier chicken delivered a better-than-expected Q2 for McDonald's
July 28, 2021
Promotions tied to a South Korean boy band BTS, as well as a chicken sandwich launch were primary factors in McDonald's successful second-quarter financial…
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Canada's restaurant count dropped by 5K in 2020
July 28, 2021
Before the pandemic, Canada's restaurant count held steady at 66,000 units going back to 2016, but then 2020 happened, and the industry lost 5,000 units. That…
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KFC Foundation program helps employees get the savings habit
July 27, 2021
The KFC Foundation, has partnered with national fintech nonprofit, SaverLife, a national nonprofit fintech company to help KFC team members build short-term…
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Dunkin's doggie delights do good for kids in need
July 27, 2021
Taking a turn through the Dunkin' drive-thru doesn't have to be a disappointment for the dogs in the car anymore, as this summer, the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood…
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McDonald's launches customer experience team
July 26, 2021
McDonald's is launching a Customer Experience team that it said will transform the way customers engage with the brand. This team brings together the Data…
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Church's Chicken launches hybrid return-to-office model at support center
July 26, 2021
Church's Chicken said it will launch a balanced hybrid model to guide the return-to-office procedures for the company's Atlanta-based Restaurant Support Center…
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Chick-fil-A operators donate 10M meals
July 26, 2021
Chick-fil-A and its franchisees recently surpassed the 10 million meal-mark for donations to those in need through the brand's Shared Table program, which…
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Leaders of Spinato's Pizza, King's Pizza Pronto reveal online ordering tips
July 23, 2021
Online ordering has been crucial to the success of Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, based in Arizona, as well as West Virginia start-up King's Pizza…
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McDonald's declares Q2 dividend
July 23, 2021
With its second-quarter earnings scheduled to be released July 28, McDonald's board declared a cash dividend of $1.29 for the period, according to a release.
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Q2 Del Taco income spikes 148.5% over last year's quarter
July 23, 2021
As Del Taco announced the opening of a store in Roseville, in Northern California, this week the brand also shared results of its second-quarter earnings…
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Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year
July 23, 2021
Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…
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McDonald's makes 2 commitments to increase diversity-centered business
July 22, 2021
McDonald's said today that it will take two company-wide steps to build the company's commitment to doing business with diverse organizations and suppliers…
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How Penn Station keeps customers safe on, off-premise
July 21, 2021
As more Americans get vaccinated and dine-in restrictions lessen, restaurants are preparing for traffic increases.
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July 21, 2021
Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.
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Del Taco to add a dozen Florida stores
July 21, 2021
Del Taco Restaurants Inc. has signed a deal with Consolidated Taco Holdings (CTH) to continue the brand's expansion in Florida. The partnership will bring a…
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Edible partners with Atlanta college for training, jobs
July 21, 2021
Atlanta-based, Edible has teamed up with the city's Morris Brown College, to provide direct training and job opportunities for its hospitality and global…
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Fantasma Kitchens opening 3 fast casual brands
July 20, 2021
Fantasma Kitchens, a ghost kitchen concept created by chef and restaurateur, Lanny Lancarte, will open in September on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas.
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Wendy's lets the ghosts out early this year
July 20, 2021
A lot of the talk around the limited-service sector might be about ghost kitchens these days, but at Wendy's it's the infamous ghost pepper that has their…
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