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National Restaurant Association report projects 4% industry-wide sales growth this year
February 27, 2020
The National Restaurant Association projected 4% restaurant industry sales growth this year across service categories to a total national of a record $89…
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13 of most-crazed 'Cravers' inducted into White Castle Hall of Fame
February 27, 2020
White Castle has inducted 13 people into its Cravers Hall of Fame, chosen from more than 250 people who entered for the offbeat honor, a news release said.
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Sonic goes in the car + off-script in new ad campaign
February 27, 2020
Sonic Drive-In today launched a new ad campaign that focuses on the real-life, in-the-car happenings of four U.S. families en route to Sonic, capturing their…
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Long John Silver's lengthens its reach with omnichannel gift card initiative
February 27, 2020
Long John Silver's has made a move to extend the reach of the seafood QSR brand through a digital payment and gift card partnership. The brand has partnered…
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Grubhub now delivering subscription service
February 27, 2020
Grubhub is jumping on the subscription model bandwagon with its launch of Grubhub+, a membership program offering members unlimited free delivery for $9.99.
read nowMystery shopper company launches franchise brand standards + compliance division
February 26, 2020
Toledo-based mystery shopper company IntelliShop said today it has created a brand standards and compliance division to tackle three franchise/chain brand…
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Wendy's Q4 total revenues up 7.4%
February 26, 2020
Better sales at Wendy's company-operated stores is credited mostly with the brand's increase in revenue last year, though higher labor and commodity costs and…
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A&W offers Beyond Burger nationally at some stores
February 25, 2020
A&W is now selling plant-based Beyond Burgers in participating restaurants coast-to-coast. After testing Beyond Burgers last year — as QSRweb first…
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Krispy Kreme dream-makers put doughnuts at the doorstep
February 25, 2020
Krispy Kreme said it will roll out national delivery this coming Saturday, officially Leap Day, as part of its tribute to those relatively rare Leap Day…
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Franchisors enjoy more protection under final joint-employee ruling
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 25, 2020
Suing parent companies whose franchisees are involved in labor law violations just got harder. The National Labor Relations Board Tuesday reversed the Obama…
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Del Taco's does fish six ways with start of Lent
February 25, 2020
The start of the annual Christian celebration of Lent tomorrow has Del Taco bringing back its oxymoron-ish jumbo shrimp LTOs. In fact, the brand is using the…
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McDonald's $90,000 bejeweled cup giveaway tribute to Shamrock Shake
February 25, 2020
McDonald's is celebrating its Shamrock Shake's 50th anniversary with an appropriately shake-filled golden offering that syncs with the return of the icy green…
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General Mills Foodservice introduces Pillsbury professional online community
February 24, 2020
General Mills Foodservice has launched its Pillsbury Professional Online Community, a resource to help foodservice professionals, according to a press release.
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White Castle intros crispy fish, brings back shrimp 'Nibblers'
February 24, 2020
White Castle is now serving a crispy panko-breaded fish slider and returning shrimp Nibblers to the menu in the runup to the beginning of Lent on Wednesday…
read nowKim and Kanye buy KFC chicken using kiosk in Paris
February 21, 2020
Self-order kiosks are now being used by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. The celebrity couple posted themselves on Instagram buying chicken from a KCF kiosk in…
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Jack in the Box Q1 earnings fall short
February 21, 2020
Jack in the Box Inc. failed to meet analysts' Q1 earnings estimates, with the brand's net income down to $7.9 million, or 33 cents a share after first quarter…
read nowFocus Brands names former Hilton EVP new CEO
February 20, 2020
Multi QSR brand parent company Focus Brands today announced that former Hilton Worldwide EVP Jim Holthouser will be the foodservice company's new CEO. He…
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Dunkin's new matcha latte: It is SO easy being green
February 20, 2020
In the runup to St. Patrick's Day next month, Dunkin' is putting a decidedly green cast on its beverage offerings with the introduction of matcha lattes…
read nowBruster's to add 10 Florida, California stores
February 20, 2020
Bruster's Real Ice Cream said it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six restaurants set for California and four in Florida. The brand said the…
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KFC brings chicken-doughnut sandwich to nation Monday
February 20, 2020
Kentucky Fried Chicken is going all in with its Chicken & Donuts menu item, offering it as a nationwide LTO beginning Monday following a successful test…
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