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NYC ghost kitchen lends hand to pandemic-stricken dine-in-heavy brands
December 1, 2020
Travel, food and entertainment site, Thrillist, is opening what it said is a first-of-its-kind "rotational " ghost kitchen with ghost kitchen operator, Zuul.
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Cold Stone 'spoons' with Super Mario Bros.
December 1, 2020
The Super Mario Bros. are turning 35 this year, and Cold Stone Creamery is not letting that birthday pass without showing the little guys and his Nintendo game…
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Smokey Bones adds some lift to Wing Experience
December 1, 2020
Casual dining brand, Smokey Bones, is doubling down its efforts with its nearly 1-year-old chicken wing virtual brand, The Wing Experience. The company said in…
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Partech adds FreedomPay payment gateway for Brink POS
November 30, 2020
Partech Inc., a provider of point of sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant industry, has added FreedomPay as a payment gateway…
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McDonald's giving free McRibs to 'baby-smooth' faces
November 30, 2020
McDonald's famous ribless McRib sandwich is not only back Wednesday but the brand is hoping it literally pleases the hair right off of the faces of all those…
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Doordash launches IPO
November 30, 2020
DoorDash Inc. has launched the roadshow for the initial public offering 33,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock. The initial public offering price is…
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How a 'slow-sip' of Maker's can make life better for restaurant workers
November 25, 2020
Sitting back with some good ol' Kentucky sippin' whiskey may not seem like a plausible way to help much of anyone but yourself, but Kentucky bourbon maker…
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KFC China deploys autonomous rolling chicken-dispensing 'pods'
November 25, 2020
KFC China has deployed autonomous chicken-dispensing robots around Shanghai, according to CNET. The machines that look like miniaturized minivans with side…
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White Castle celebrates the 'stuff' they're made of ... er, with
November 25, 2020
This time Friday, most of us will be thoroughly stuffed and White Castle's is hoping some part of our newly pudged-out stomachs is jam-full of the now-famous…
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McDonald's campaign part of $100M commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities
November 24, 2020
The pandemic has had a particularly vexing effect on charities — including Ronald McDonald House Charities — which provides resources to sick and injured kids…
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High-profile lawyer joins Black franchisees' legal team in case against McDonald's
November 24, 2020
A high-profile attorney in numerous racially charged cases, Daryl Parks, has joined the legal team for a group of Black McDonald's franchisees, who alleged…
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LA banning outdoor dining
November 24, 2020
Los Angeles County, which is home to over 10 million people, is banning outdoor dining for at least three weeks as a way to protect people from spreading…
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A&W expands as September comp sales grow 13.5%
November 24, 2020
A&W Restaurants is closing in on its best annual comp-sales performance in five years, thanks to a 13.5% increase in September. October should be up by…
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In-N-Out Burger draws huge lines at Colorado openings
November 23, 2020
Colorado residents stood in line for hours to be among the first to grab a meal at In-N-Out Burger locations when the brand launched its two initial stores in…
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Report: Restaurant guests want loyalty programs, online ordering
November 23, 2020
A hefty majority of restaurant goers, 93 million, would spend more in a restaurant offering loyalty and online ordering, according to a Paytronix Systems, Inc.
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Krystal adds eggnog shake, glaze bombs
November 23, 2020
Krystal, based in Dunwoody, Georgia, is giving customers new ways to satisfy their sweet tooth with the addition of creamy eggnog shakes and glaze bombs…
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7-Eleven launches Laredo Taco restaurant in Florida
November 23, 2020
Mega convenience retailer 7-Eleven is launching the first of 15-plus Laredo Taco restaurants, featuring authentic Mexican food, in Florida this month.
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White Castle breaks ground in Florida
November 20, 2020
White Castle broke ground Thursday on its 4,567-square-foot Orlando location, which will be its largest free-standing unit in the world. Located in southwest…
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GoTab offering contactless capabilities
November 19, 2020
GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform, is offering free activations and 24-hour guaranteed setup to companies wanting to add contactless options, including…
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Del Taco injects some heat into 'Tamaledays'
November 19, 2020
In honor of the holiday season, Del Taco has launched "Tamaledays," featuring a slate of seasoned, shredded pork tamales, a news release said.
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