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LivePepper partners with EPOS for QSR delivery power-punch
June 25, 2018
The online ordering solution provider that chains like KFC, Pizza Hut and Papa John's use internationally has integrated with EPOS provider, 3S POS, to give…
read nowGluten-free certification awarded to Freshly
June 22, 2018
The Gluten Intolerance Group, a gluten-free product and service certifier, has named Freshly as the first fresh-prepared, meal-delivery company to earn its…
read nowRussian leader calls Burger King ad creators "hellish people of the fast-food chain"
June 22, 2018
A Russian social media advertisement placed by Burger King that has since made global news evoked an apology from the brand this week. In the promotion, the…
read nowBrusters names franchising chief, continues expansion
June 22, 2018
Bruster's Real Ice Cream has named Kim Ellis as its vice president of franchise development, a news release said.
read nowTaco John's returns to Ogallala, Nebraska
June 22, 2018
Taco John's is opening Monday in Ogallala, Nebraska, under the guidance of three of the city's natives, a news release said.
read nowAuntie Anne's opens door to China, Cinnabon to follow
June 22, 2018
Auntie Anne's parent company, Focus Brands, introduced the brand to the Chinese market this week with a launch event in Shenzhen, China. The first location…
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Del Taco rebrands with 'fresh' focus
June 21, 2018
Del Taco is launching a brand refresh that puts the emphasis on value, freshness and heightened hospitality. It all builds off what it says is the brand's…
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KFC's latest LTO is pickle-fried chicken
June 21, 2018
Pickles are having their day, and KFC wants in on the action before anything goes sour, introducing what it calls a "very limited-time" item — pickle- fried…
read nowTaco Bell adds a $2-value offering for summer
June 21, 2018
Taco Bell is riding the value train into summer with a $2 Duo that pairs the triple melt burrito with a Baja blast or other beverage, available nationwide…
read nowWetzel's Pretzels eyeing Atlanta for expansion
June 21, 2018
Wetzel's Pretzels has its eyes set on Atlanta for some major growth and is holding what it calls an "exploratory meeting" June 27 and 28 in the city for…
read nowPilot Flying J names states' favorite road food
June 21, 2018
What we eat on the road is hardly unanimous in the U.S, according to Pilot Fyling J, North America's largest network of travel centers. After assessing last…
read nowTim Hortons builds 2 Canadian distribution centers
June 21, 2018
Tim Hortons said this week that it is growing and modernizing its Canadian distribution network by adding two warehouses in Alberta and British Columbia and…
read nowArby's fully transitions to Coke
June 20, 2018
Arby's today announced the completion of its nationwide conversion to Coca-Cola beverages, a news release said, though the proverbial "cat" already got out of…
read nowTop food trends now: The 'women' have spoken
June 20, 2018
The women have spoken, and they have some interesting ideas about where food is going in the years ahead. Les Dames d'Escoffier International — 2,300 women…
read nowBreakfast: It's what's for dinner ... lunch, snacks, too
June 19, 2018
The time may never be better for pizza restaurateurs to get in on a little breakfast action, which has long been unfamiliar territory for such brands. A recent…
read nowAuntie Anne's asks fans to choose 30th birthday flavor
June 19, 2018
Auntie Anne's is turning the big 3-0 and is asking customers to choose its newest flavor, which it will announce June 26 and serve as an LTO. The voting is…
read nowTaco John's names veteran QSR innovator to board
June 19, 2018
An industry veteran who was instrumental in the launches of McDonald's all-day breakfast and fresh beef is joining the Taco John's board, a news release said.
read nowHMSHost CEO elected to NRA board
June 18, 2018
HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson was elected to this year's National Restaurant Association board of directors, exclusively representing the airport…
read nowCarlisle acquires 46 Wendy's locations
June 18, 2018
Wendy's 10th largest franchise organization, Carlisle, said today it's buying 46 restaurants in Alabama and Florida from Roger and Raisa Webb's franchise…
read nowPlanet Smoothie offers 2 hours of free smoothies June 21
June 18, 2018
The first day of summer — a.k.a. June 21 — also happens to be National Smoothie Day. and to pay appropriate homage, Planet Smoothie is giving away free…
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