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Tyson chicken recall grows to 9M pounds
July 9, 2021
Tyson Foods Inc.'s chicken recall, announced July 3, has increased from the initial 8.5 million pounds to nearly 9 million pounds following an update announced…
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Restaurant labor shortage not going anywhere fast
July 9, 2021
Black Box Intelligence has dug up some interesting labor shortage data in recent weeks revealing that it's an ongoing issue with many layers.
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Nearly 400 restaurants launch plant-based 'chicken' 10 years in the making
July 8, 2021
As a lot of restaurateurs know, one of the toughest area's of the plant-based realm to conquer has traditionally been with a chicken-taste-alike protein.
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SynergySuite raises $7M in equity, debt with help from LAGO Innovation Fund
July 8, 2021
SynergySuite, a back-of-house restaurant technology producer, has raised $7 million from equity and debt, according to a company press release. The…
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Oracle acquires GloriaFood to expand cloud POS platform apps
July 8, 2021
Oracle has acquired GloriaFood, an online ordering and marketing platform, to extend its Oracle Micros Simphony Cloud POS platform.
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July 22 webinar tells why what you put on your restaurant TVs really matters
July 8, 2021
Restaurateurs have heard it a thousand times: Brands that provide the best experiences are the ones that win customers for life. But what is your restaurant…
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A very 'McRewarding' Day: McDonald's kicks off its 1st loyalty program
July 8, 2021
As of today, the Golden Arches most golden customers can finally show their love for McDonald's via the MyMcDonald's Rewards program that is kicking off…
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2 pizza execs revealing journey to online ordering
July 7, 2021
Although building an online ordering site is crucial, it can get expensive and time-consuming if you aren't fully prepared for the challenge.
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Carl's Jr ramps up expansion down under
July 7, 2021
Carl's Jr. parent company, CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. signed a master franchise agreement with CJ's QSR Group to expand the burger brand's Australian…
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Wendy's giving away burgers, fries over next week
July 7, 2021
Wendy's is in a generous mood this July, with offers for both a free burger on Thursday, July 8, and free large fries on July 13, according to an email from…
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Cinnaholic expects 26 openings this year
July 7, 2021
Gourmet cinnamon roll QSR, Cinnaholic, said it's in something of a growth spurt, having signed 16 more franchise agreements already this year, while also…
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Study identifies maximum restaurant delivery 'doughnut' area
July 7, 2021
How wide an area should a restaurant focus on for maximum profit from delivery orders? Well, according to the research from delivery software provider, Vromo…
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Panda Express pledges $5M to pediatric healthcare group
July 7, 2021
Panda Express has pledged $5 million to the California-based pediatric healthcare system, known as CHOC, as part of the Panda Cares Center of Hope…
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PF Chang's expanding to-go model
July 6, 2021
Although known for serving upscale Asian food, P.F. Chang's entered the limited-service market last year with its first to-go concept and is stoking the fire…
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Canadian franchisee to acquire 14 Taco Bell stores, open 50 more
July 6, 2021
The 135-store Burger King and Pizza Hut franchisee, Redberry, is acquiring 14 existing Taco Bell stores in Ontario this month, with plans to build 50 more of…
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Krystal unveils dining room-less prototype in Atlanta
July 6, 2021
Atlanta-based, Krystal, unveiled its latest restaurant prototype in its home base right in the shadow of its headquarters. The design is centered around the…
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Markets a little 'glazed-over' for Krispy Kreme's return to trading
July 2, 2021
Krispy Kreme's IPO Thursday in New York fell short of the company's expectations, opening at $16.30, under its $17 initial public offering price, according to…
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New York State fast food workers now all paid at least $15 hourly
July 2, 2021
As of this July 1, all fast food employees in New York state must make $15 an hour, thanks to 2016 legislation that has gradually raised the state's rate of…
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SBA to applicants: Restaurant Revitalization Fund is closed
July 1, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has sent an email to Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) applicants informing them that the fund has closed and…
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Stoner's opens 2nd Jacksonville, Florida store
July 1, 2021
Florida-based quick-service pizza brand, Stoner's Pizza Joint, is opening its second location in Jacksonville, Florida today on Southside Boulevard, a news…
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