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7-Eleven advances QSR strategy, plans to open 150 this year
April 30, 2021
Convenience retailer 7-Eleven is getting closer to becoming a quick-service restaurant brand as it has now doubled the number of its restaurant concepts.
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McDonald’s back with a bang in Q1 2021
April 29, 2021
McDonald's is back in a big way, as the QSR behemoth posted positive results for Q1 2021, smashing analysts' expectations despite the pandemic's continuing…
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After 95 years, iconic Rainbow Cone opens store No 2
April 29, 2021
Since 1926, Chicago's iconic Rainbow Cone has drawn pastel ice cream-lovers from far and wide to its pink, pastel-ified store on South Western Avenue in South…
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White Castle goes '100-happy' in Burger Month, opens system's biggest store
April 29, 2021
White Castle has pegged its latest promotion to National Burger Month, which starts Saturday, May 1 and this year falls within the brand's celebration of its…
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SpotOn partners with US Small Business Administration to streamline restaurant fund application
April 29, 2021
SpotOn, a restaurant management systems provider, is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist restaurants in gaining funds from the…
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard growth spurt powered by 75 2020 deals
April 29, 2021
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard said in a news release that despite the pandemic, its 2020 franchise sales growth of 75 signed agreements surpasses…
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Ghosts in Edible's 'machine' will drive brand's growth
April 29, 2021
Edible has opened a delivery-only ghost kitchen to help San Jose-area stores meet delivery needs, a news release said. Multi-unit operator Jeffrey Zhang owns…
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Taco Bell launches a lunar phase of its own
April 29, 2021
Taco Bell is going lunar in a big way, launching a worldwide free taco event in celebration of the moon.
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Chick-fil-A expands Spicy Chick-n-Strips test to more cities
April 29, 2021
Chick-fil-A's Chick-n-Strips are now being tested in three more cities along with the Spicy Chickn-n-Strips Biscuit menu item.
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Digital drives big sales growth for Yum Brands
April 28, 2021
Worldwide sales grew 11% and same-store sales spiked 9% for Yum Brands Inc.'s first quarter ended March 31.
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Wendy's aims to cut toxic chemicals from US, Canada packaging by year's end
April 28, 2021
Wendy's is promising to eliminate toxic chemicals, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), from consumer packaging in the U.S. and Canada by…
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Jollibee launches redesign for European growth
April 28, 2021
Jollibee, a fried chicken chain based in The Philippines with more than 1,478 locations worldwide, has announced a restaurant design to support its growth…
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Consumers favor reusable approach when it comes to fast food containers
April 28, 2021
More than half of fast food consumers are willing to embrace reusable and returnable containers as they're concerned about pollution and waste issues.
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund application process opening Monday
April 27, 2021
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which provides $28.6 billion in relief funds to restaurants and other hard-hit food establishments that have experienced…
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Online restaurant ordering is here to stay, reveals report
April 27, 2021
Restaurant mobile order ahead, curbside pickup and delivery services aren't going anywhere once the COVID-19 pandemic ends as 92% of vaccinated dining…
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Dunkin': 2,600 US dining rooms open ... and counting
April 27, 2021
Dunkin' has now reopened 2,600 dining rooms nationally, with more coming online daily as the pandemic infection rate in the U.S. moderates. Nationally, Dunkin…
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McDonald's 'misunderstood' spoon can net customers free McFlurry
April 27, 2021
McDonald's admits its oh-so-straw-like McFlurry spoon has a problem as customers confuse it for a straw, much to their frustration, given the utensil is…
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Popeyes pushes into Saudi Arabia
April 27, 2021
Popeyes has signed an exclusive master franchise and development agreement with Gulf First Fast Food Company to grow the brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
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Hackers unlock secret repair menu for McDonald’s self-serve ice cream machines
April 26, 2021
A hacker team has created a device that will allow a McDonald's franchisee to unlock information about the self-service ice cream machines that have a…
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opens in Pembroke Pines
April 26, 2021
South Florida residents have a new place to cool off — Jeremiah's Italian Ice at 15820 Pines Boulevard within the Fountain Square Plaza in Pembrook Pines.
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