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Burger King 'plants' an Impossible Whopper on April Fools Day
April 1, 2019
What better state for an April Fools' Day revelation than Missouri, the "Show me" state. That's where Burger King decided to test its plant-based "Impossible…
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Tyme Commerce debuts AI-driven food platform
April 1, 2019
San Francisco startup, Tyme Commerce, is debuting an end-to-end AI-driven food platform that promises to expand options and markets for food entrepreneurs.
read nowKentucky health officials say E coli outbreak linked to fast food
March 29, 2019
After a relatively sudden increase in the number of E. coli cases reported in children and teens linked to fast food, the Kentucky Department of Public Health…
read nowMcDonald's tells NRA it will no longer lobby against minimum wage hike
March 29, 2019
McDonald's told the National Restaurant Association that when it comes to minimum wage hikes, the brand is laying down its sword and will stop taking part in…
read nowDoorDash launches immigrant restaurant owner support initiative
March 29, 2019
Delivery platform, DoorDash, has launched an initiative designed to support and promote immigrant and refugee food business owners called Kitchens Without…
read nowDunkin' plans April 'Peeps' show
March 28, 2019
Dunkin' said this week that its dropping a little pop of spring in its coffee and doughnuts next month when those brightly colored, sugar-sprinkled harbingers…
read nowAttract, retain, sustain a topnotch workforce: Free April 11 webinar gives expert guidance
March 28, 2019
If you want to illicit an instant grimace from any restaurant leader today, just say the word, "hiring." For virtually any brand anywhere in the U.S. today…
read nowPapa John's names former Subway, McDonald's marketing exec as global CMO
March 28, 2019
Papa John's International has named Subway Senior Vice President of Marketing/North America Karlin Linhardt as its global CMO, a news release said. At Subway…
read nowEzCater acquires Monkey Group
March 27, 2019
EzCater, an online catering marketplace, has acquired Monkey Group, an enterprise software, training and insights company, and the developer of Monkey, a cloud…
read nowICX Association extends Elevate Awards deadline to April 15
March 27, 2019
The Interactive Customer Experience Association is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Elevate Awards. The new deadline is midnight on…
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McDonald's drive-thrus to get more 'suggestive' with major tech acquisition
March 26, 2019
Expect many more drive-thru menu suggestions at McDonald's after it buys the tech-based personalization company, Dynamic Yield, to use the company's core…
read nowHot Dog on a Stick doles out free tax day dogs
March 26, 2019
The IRS said this year that tax refunds are averaging nearly 9 percent lower than the previous year, but Hot Dog on a Stick is helping taxpayers bite back this…
read nowInspire, CKE name new CIOs
March 25, 2019
Two of the world's biggest QSR multi-brand companies announced new chief information officers this afternoon, beginning with Inspire Brands — the parent…
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Domino's partnering with Xevo to launch in-car ordering on Chrysler, GM cars
March 25, 2019
Domino's Pizza is working with in-vehicle commerce creator, Xevo Inc., to launch AnyWare pizza ordering capabilities, which will be preloaded in Chrysler and…
read nowSubway's annual awards give birth to program for first responders
March 22, 2019
Subway recognized more than 30 of its best business development agents for outstanding achievements last week at its annual leadership conference. It also…
read nowYogurtland partners with Knott's Berry Farm on latest froyo flavor
March 22, 2019
Yogurtland has partnered with Knott's Berry Farm to create Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Pie frozen yogurt, inspired by one of the Buena Park, California…
read nowDunkin' teams up with Saucony on doughnut-bedazzled marathon shoe
March 21, 2019
Last spring when sneaker maker, Saucony and Dunkin' released a shoe, it sold out quickly. Now the two partners have re-emerged with the new Saucony x Dunkin…
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KFC doesn't waffle about bringing this LTO back
March 21, 2019
The combination of chicken and waffles is having a QSR moment. Late last month, Papa John's said it would debut a chicken-and-waffles pizza this year after its…
read nowLong John Silver's launches 'record'-making Lent promo
March 21, 2019
Sometimes it tough to be heard over all the noise in the QSR industry, so Long John Silver's has launched its own record label to get a voice in the Lenten QSR…
read nowHow restaurants can prep for flooding as spring rains approach
March 20, 2019
After flooding in the Midwest and in anticipation of what will likely be more flooding this spring when annual rains fall, food safety firm, Steritech released…
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