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Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons to delete 'no-poach' provisions
March 3, 2020
Attorneys general in a dozen states and the District of Columbia said this week that QSR brands Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons will no longer include…
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Cinnabon intros chug-able churro + 1st chocolate item
March 3, 2020
Cinnabon has launched a cinnamon beverage that plays up consumers' love for churros with its Churro Chillatta, which blends the churro's kick with Cinnabon's…
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Toast launches hardware to help streamline restaurant ops
March 3, 2020
Toast Inc. has launched a suite of point-of-sale tools, called Toast Hardware, designed to help accelerate the restaurant payments process. Building on Toast…
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Taco Bell launches 'Veggie Mode' to simplify kiosk vegetarian ordering
March 3, 2020
Taco Bell said today that beginning March 12, it will add a "Veggie Mode" feature that once again plays up the brand's established connection with vegetarian…
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Jack in the Box adds double-strength 'Boosted' coffee
March 3, 2020
As the week of the QSR breakfast continues, Jack in the Box is reminding everyone that it has been a "trailblazer" in the breakfast space for a while, with its…
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Gabi Butler flipping for Dunkin' 'Free Donut Fridays
March 3, 2020
Dunkin' is putting something that's quite literally "cheery" into the nation's March Fridays, with the start of its "Free Donut Fridays," promoted through a…
read nowOracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability
March 3, 2020
Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.
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Arby's names Procter & Gamble leader to CMO's post
March 2, 2020
A former Procter & Gamble Oral-B Connect executive has been named Arby's new CMO, according to a news release. Patrick Schwing will oversee advertising…
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HMSHost taps former Jamba, Starbucks exec as COO
March 2, 2020
HMSHost, a restaurateur known for operating in airports and motorways, has appointed industry veteran Joe Thornton as EVP and COO. He will oversee HMSHost…
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Wendy's wakes up breakfast QSR category with today's launch
March 2, 2020
Wendy's is now officially an early-morning QSR player again, as the brand kicked off the start of its well-publicized breakfast this morning, also adding it…
read nowBojangles' strengthens auto racing tie with giveaway
February 28, 2020
Bojangles' is taking its Speedway Motorsports relationship up a gear by giving customers a chance at a VIP day at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip500 on March 15, a…
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Fiserv launches Clover Station Pro to boost restaurant efficiency
February 28, 2020
Fiserv Inc. has rolled out Clover Station Pro, a POS device designed to speed checkout and boost engagement, particularly in the restaurant industry. The…
read nowNational 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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