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PepsiCo launches digital foodservice lab to help operators
May 20, 2019
PepsiCo, Inc. has launched a digital suite, PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab, to connect foodservice operators with the companies, services, insights and…
read nowWhy QSRs might want to save giveaways — quite literally — for a rainy day
May 20, 2019
A recent Ohio State University study of reviews on 32 Florida restaurants found that rainy days resulted in many more bad reviews than dry days. According to a…
read nowMastercard teams with Zivelo on AI-driven voice assistant/personalized menu; Sonic Drive-In to pilot
May 17, 2019
Mastercard has partnered with Zivelo LLC to enhance the drive-in and drive-through ordering experience for quick-service restaurants with a…
read nowKFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr workers striking in New Zealand
May 17, 2019
In New Zealand, hundreds of KFC, Carl's Jr. and Pizza Hut frontline workers are striking this weekend through 2 a.m. local time. The workers are employees of…
read nowChurch's reopens Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas stores
May 17, 2019
Church's Chicken is reopening three stores this weekend in Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, including one corporately owned property and two separate…
read nowNational Restaurant Association seeking CEO as Sweeney announces departure
May 17, 2019
National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation President and CEO Dawn Sweeney said she will leave the post when her…
read nowJack in the Box chooses securitization over sale
May 16, 2019
Jack in the Box Inc. said today it won't sell but will enact a capital structure in the form of a securitization, concluding a previously announced initiative…
read nowAmerican Express gets in the restaurant CRM business with purchase of Resy
May 16, 2019
American Express has entered an agreement to buy Resy, a digital restaurant reservations booking and management platform.
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Taco Bell to open (what may be) the 1st QSR hotel
May 16, 2019
And now from Taco Bell, which brought you the teeny weeny branded-bikini and a Las Vegas wedding chapel, comes what may be the first fast food-branded hotel.
read nowFDA investigates, advises disposal of tahini used by restaurants
May 16, 2019
Federal, state and local health authorities are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Concord illnesses linked to Karawan Tahini and Halva brand…
read nowNathan's Famous hires Subway exec as SVP
May 16, 2019
Nathan's Famous has hired former Subway Vice President/North America James Walker as the brand's senior vice president/restaurants. At Subway, Walker oversaw…
read nowToast introduces payroll and management solution
May 15, 2019
Toast Inc., a restaurant management platform, has introduced Toast Payroll & Team Management, a solution that simplifies payroll and employee management…
read nowNPD: Burgers still America's favorite sandwich, chicken gaining ground
May 15, 2019
Burgers have been a top item ordered at U.S. restaurants for decades, but chicken sandwiches have come on strong over the last several years, according to The…
read nowGas stations eating into fast food market share
May 15, 2019
Fast food restaurants have always been the go-to for a quick bite, but gas station convenience stores are coming on strong by improving their options. And…
read nowSubway gives vouchers to see 'Alladin'
May 15, 2019
Through June 27, Subway is giving a movie ticket voucher to see Disney's "Aladdin" with every Subway Fresh Fit For Kids meal purchased. The meals also include…
read nowRBI to nearly double units over next 10 years
May 15, 2019
Restaurant Brands International Inc. told attendees at its investor day Tuesday that it will grow its Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes brands to more than…
read nowKFC US names operations veteran to COO role
May 14, 2019
KFC Corporation has named Monica Rothgery to the position of KFC U.S. COO to oversee operational strategy and execution.
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Burger King all in for doing the 'Impossible' as Impossible Foods adds $300M in funding
May 14, 2019
After a successful test in St. Louis, Burger King is taking the plant-based Impossible Whopper to three more markets beginning May 14 in Miami, as well as…
read nowRestaurant-distributed ground tuna possible source of Salmonella sicknesses
May 10, 2019
Federal, state and local health authorities are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Newport linked to frozen ground tuna sold to restaurants…
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe says 'Let the chips fall where they may' ... as long as it's a record
May 10, 2019
Surely everyone has National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, May 15, on their calendars, and Nestle Toll House Café is hosting an event to celebrate it. The brand…
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