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In 2018, restaurant success is a four-letter word: H-I-R-E
June 6, 2018
It's all about the hire...and keeping the hire. This according to point of sale and management system company, Toast, in its report on what operators say is…
read nowWendy's transitions to more 'sustainable' greenhouse tomatoes next year
June 6, 2018
Wendy's said this week it will source vine-ripened tomatoes for its North American restaurants exclusively from greenhouse farms by early next year. The…
read nowNational Restaurant Association offers free harassment prevention webinars
June 1, 2018
This summer, the National Restaurant Association said its ServSafe sexual harassment prevention webinars are available at no charge to the restaurant industry…
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Design partnership delivers BOGO: Restaurant kiosk edition
June 1, 2018
The infinite appeal of two-for-one offerings is part of the idea behind a new kiosk creation from the Vollrath Company and Christensen Consultants that allows…
read nowGreen Leaf's gives smoked chicken a kick for summer
May 31, 2018
Green Leaf's has brought back two chicken favorites with a summery kick, including the Baja Street tacos and chili lime chicken salad. Both are made with…
read nowKFC chases Gen Z on a raft with AR
May 30, 2018
KFC is going after Gen Z on its new Colonel floatie. The chain said in a news release that it has partnered with, Snapchat and its recently introduced World…
read nowDel Taco expanding to 12 in Sunshine State
May 30, 2018
Del Taco said its current two Florida restaurants will become 12 over the next several years with the Orlando area targeted for major expansion first, a news…
read nowDunkin' Donuts brings back top drink-able summer LTOs + spicy bacon
May 29, 2018
Based on the votes of its customers last year, Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back the chain's three most-favored ice cream-flavored coffees this summer, putting…
read nowMcDonald's remains 'golden' in brand value rankings
May 29, 2018
In the fast food universe, a ranking of brands shows that last year's "golden boy" is again the brand with the golden arches — McDonald's — though Burger King…
read nowEl Pollo Loco opens in La Quinta, California
May 25, 2018
El Pollo Loco has opened its first La Quinta, California location on Highway 111, according to a company press release. Though the first in La Quinta, this…
read nowCKE Restaurants kicks off Stars for Heroes
May 25, 2018
CKE Restaurants Holdings —which owns Carl's Jr. and Hardee's — has kicked off its eighth annual Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign. It has raised more than…
read nowLong John Silver's acquires 75 locations from franchisee
May 25, 2018
Bob Ruckriegel, owner of ServUs, which operates 75 Long John Silver locations in Indiana, has sold his units back to the company. This acquisition grows the…
read nowEcolab creates Food Safety Advisory Board
May 25, 2018
Food safety company, Ecolab Inc. has formed an advisory board featuring made up of industry experts who will help the company develop new solutions and…
read nowSurvey: Consumers spending less at restaurants
May 25, 2018
Americans are looking to not only spend less during restaurant visits, but also hope to dine out less frequently this year, according to a survey by…
read nowReport: Global QSRs to grow 4.6% by 2022
May 25, 2018
The QSR market will grow at a CAGR of 4.61 percent by 2022, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com's Global Quick Service Restaurants Market 2018-2022 report. A…
read nowTim Hortons' Doughnut Day contest prompts early AM. sales
May 25, 2018
As part of National Doughnut Day coming June 1, Tim Hortons U.S. will pay high "hole-y" day homage to the treat by giving guests in select markets the chance…
read nowJimmy John's hires CMO, CDO
May 24, 2018
Jimmy John's has added two members to its team, John Shea and Stephen Piacentini, according to a company press release. Shea, who worked as a marketer for…
read nowApex, Little Caesars develop self-service pick-up station
May 24, 2018
Apex Hot-Holding Device, a heated order pick-up station using self-serve automation technology, is now available to help restaurant employees focus on order…
read nowGloria Jean's first store in Kenya open
May 24, 2018
Gloria Jean's Coffees opened its first unit in Kenya, Africa, and is looking for franchise partners to further expand throughout the continent.. "We want…
read nowMcDonald's employees allege retaliation for filing federal sex harassment complaints
May 24, 2018
McDonald's leaders at locations in nine U.S. cities allegedly ignored or retaliated against 10 women, who filed federal EEOC sexual harassment complaints…
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