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Frios signs 5 franchise deals
May 5, 2021
Mobile franchise system, Frios Gourmet Pops, has signed five development deals to grow the brand in Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, as well as adding the…
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KFC adding 20K to workforce
May 5, 2021
As brands begin gearing up for summer, with chains like McDonald's in Alabama reporting they plan to hire 3,000 just in and around Birmingham during a hiring…
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Burger-flipping robot maker intros kitchen-grilling SaaS
May 5, 2021
In the current ultra-tight restaurant labor market, some of the hardest QSR positions to fill are those for cooks and other key kitchen personnel. That's why…
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Southern Classic partnership steps up chain's growth efforts
May 5, 2021
Louisiana-based Southern Classic Chicken, which began franchising last year, is working with Franchise Marketing Systems to expand the 17-store chain across…
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Rita's Italian Ice makes moves on the Bluegrass State
May 5, 2021
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is expanding into Kentucky after signing a multi-unit deal to bring its stores to the Bluegrass State later this year.
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Comedian George Lopez creates virtual taco joint
May 5, 2021
Actor and comedian George Lopez has created a virtual restaurant brand — George Lopez Tacos — to deliver his "badass street tacos" to cities nationwide by June…
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Panda Express investing $10M to fuel diversity efforts
May 5, 2021
Panda Express, America's largest family owned Asian QSR, is investing $10 million to support diversity efforts, according to a news release. The Panda…
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Sysco boosts earnings against 13.7% sales decline for Q3 2021
May 4, 2021
Sales for Sysco Corp. in the third quarter fell 13.7% from $13.7 billion in Q3 2020 to $11.8 billion, in Q3 2021, ending March 27, 2021, according to an…
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Closed 'due to NO STAFF': Hardee's sign sets off Twitter storm
May 4, 2021
A Twitter post around a fast food restaurant that closed because it could not find workers has both gone viral and managed to encapsulate the arguments around…
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Yogurtland enhances mobile loyalty platform
May 4, 2021
California-based Yogurtland is offering online ordering and has revamped its mobile app and Rewards Program via a partnership with Olo, a digital ordering…
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Consumers using Google accounts to place food orders
May 4, 2021
Paytronix Systems Inc. has integrated with Google to make it easier for consumers to order food directly through their Google accounts, according to a company…
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Is your brand getting cheated via this messaging app?
May 4, 2021
Technological threats and scams are a sad fact of life in the restaurant realm, but there's one taking place now via the Telegram app that's causing particular…
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Burger King tests 'green' packaging
May 4, 2021
Burger King said today it is launching a "green packaging" pilot program focused on eight of its most-used, guest-facing items, including forks, spoons…
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Orlando slider-cravers 'storm the (White) Castle'
May 4, 2021
The city of Orlando turned out in droves for the opening of the largest free-standing White Castle restaurant on the planet this week in Florida Gulf Coast…
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Jack's opens 200th store
May 3, 2021
Alabama-born walk-up hamburger stand, Jack's, is officially opening its 200th store May 5. The location is on South Church Avenue, in Louisville, Mississippi…
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Subway names former Bloomin' Brands exec as CIO
May 3, 2021
Subway has named former Bloomin' Brands executive Donagh Herlihy as its global chief digital and information officer. In this role, Herlihy is responsible for…
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Nathan's Famous gets 'all shook up'
May 3, 2021
Nathan's Famous is putting shakes in the limelight with a "Summer of the Shake" LTO featuring $2.99 shakes for any customer who orders a double burger or…
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Burger King's value offerings boost parent RBI's Q1 revenues
April 30, 2021
Burger King's royal blood mixed with a healthy dose of everyday value helped pull its parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., out of the…
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Smokey Bones adds Columbus ghost kitchen
April 30, 2021
Casual dining brand Smokey Bones this week opened a 200-square-foot ghost kitchen in Columbus, Ohio that will serve as the production hub for that brand and…
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Jack in the Box adds chief people, information officers
April 30, 2021
Jack in the Box has named Steve Piano as chief people officer and Carlson Choi as chief information officer as the company continues the strategic…
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