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Wendy's Q2 sales up, revenue down
August 7, 2019
Though burger QSR, Wendy's same-store sales grew slightly and topped predictions, revenue was off from estimates for the chain, which reported its…
read nowCanadian Pizza 73 goes all in for plant-based base + toppings
August 7, 2019
Canadian-based pizza chain, Pizza 73 is debuting a cauliflower crust in all 88 traditional Alberta-area restaurants, as well as two new plant-based protein…
read nowCarl's Jr, Hardee's parent names restaurant exec to top HR spot
August 6, 2019
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent, CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. has named former Starr Restaurants and TGI Friday's HR executive, Andrew Robinson, as its chief…
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A&W scoops the competition on Root Beer Float Day
August 6, 2019
When it comes to claiming a favored U.S. summertime beverage, Lexington, Kentucky-based A&W may have a frothy head or two over its competitors with its…
read nowChurch's reopens revamped San Antonio store
August 6, 2019
Church's Chicken has reopened a renovated San Antonio, Texas store in the Thompson community under franchisee, Ampler Chicken, which also has more than 7…
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Taco John's celebrates 50th anniversary with first food truck
August 5, 2019
Taco John's is celebrating its 50th anniversary by rolling out its first food truck, according to a press release.
read nowGrubhub announces policy changes following fracas over ordering fees
August 2, 2019
Restaurant delivery platform Grubhub and its Seamless unit, following a recent controversy over how the companies have handled fees, have announced a series of…
read nowBurger King puts 'rocket fuel' into RBI Q2 sales
August 2, 2019
Three-brand powerhouse, Restaurant Brands International beat analysts predictions on its Q2 performance thanks largely to sales at its Burger King brand, which…
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Square sells Caviar food-ordering platform to DoorDash for $410M
August 2, 2019
DoorDash is buying food-ordering platform Caviar from Square for $410 million in cash and DoorDash Inc. preferred stock.
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Burger King launches nationwide Impossible Whopper LTO, as plant-burger wars heat up
August 1, 2019
Burger King said today it's launching an LTO nationwide of its Impossible Whopper, beginning Aug. 8. The news comes on the heels of yesterday's news that OSI…
read nowDunkin' credits espresso, power menu sales with Q2 earnings boost
August 1, 2019
Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent, Dunkin' Brands turned in Q2 adjusted earnings that beat analysts' expectations, though the company's ice cream-related…
read nowYum sails through Q2 with sparkling performance that beats predictions
August 1, 2019
Multi-brand QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, reported equally powerful Q2 system sales growth of 10% with same-store sales and GAAP operating profit both up 5% and…
read nowTaco Bell to cut antibiotics in beef by 25%
July 31, 2019
Taco Bell has committed to reduce antibiotics important to human health in its beef supply chain by 25% by 2025. Effective across the U.S. and Canada, this…
read nowYum China Q2 revenues up, margins down
July 31, 2019
Yum China second-quarter financials indicated the brand grew revenues 3% or 10% in constant currencies, while total system sales grew 10% year over year…
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Carl's Jr intros avocado cheeseburger this National Avocado Day
July 31, 2019
Carl's Jr. is ushering in this National Avocado Day in style with a new guacamole double cheeseburger as the brand's latest "Charbroiled Double Deal." The…
read nowImpossible Foods partners with key McDonald's beef supplier to boost production
July 31, 2019
Starting next month, Impossible Foods will begin producing its flagship product, the Impossible Burger, with food producer, OSI Group, which is also one of…
read nowBeyond Meat reports strong second quarter
July 30, 2019
Beyond Meat, Inc., a provider of plant-based meat, reported net revenues increased 287%, gross profit jumped 33.8% as a percentage of net revenues while net…
read nowDel Taco Q2 results show value in 'value' menus, expanded delivery
July 30, 2019
Though net income dropped at Mexican-American QSR, Del Taco during the quarter ending June 18, systemwide comp sales grew 2.2% along with 3.1% growth in…
read nowKona Ice hits 1,200-truck mark
July 30, 2019
Northern Kentucky-based Kona Ice said it recently reached a milestone at the end of its second quarter when it hit a total of 1,200 trucks nationwide selling…
read nowWhite Castle partners with Uber Eats, celebrates 'Harold & Kumar' anniversary
July 30, 2019
White Castle today said Uber Eats will now take orders and deliver the brand's food to residents around more than 330 of its nearly 400 locations, nationally.
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