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New tool pages customers, tracks wait times and grows to fit chain size
December 6, 2017
Tracking how long customers are waiting for orders or deliveries just got a boost from paging, tracking and guest intelligence tool provider, Long Range…
read nowCaptain D's finds a home in 'My Ol' Kentucky Home'
December 6, 2017
Captain D's is opening in what Kentuckians call 'My Ol' Kentucky Home's' home of Bardstown, Kentucky, where much of the imagery described in that well-known…
read nowA&W launches blog, sweepstakes
December 5, 2017
A&W has certainly got the giving spirit this season, announcing that it's launching a blog for the brand and a full month of giveaways to wrap the year up…
read nowArby's parent, Roark, set for QSR chain buying spree
December 5, 2017
Arby’s owner, Roark Capital, has filed SEC documents saying that it’s raising as much as $2 billion dollars to form Roark Capital Partners II Sidecar LP, which…
read nowSonic gives fans a 'li'l breakfast'
December 4, 2017
Sonic holiday LTOs this year include li'l breakfast burritos, including the bacon, onion and tomato or cheesy potato varieties, according to a press release.
read nowSubway hires former Arby’s exec as VP of global brand management and innovation
December 1, 2017
Subway has hired Len Van Popering as its VP of global brand management and innovation. He will drive the brand's ongoing global transformation through food…
read nowNachos Navidad back at Taco John's
December 1, 2017
That spicy and multi-colored treat of the season, Nachos Navidad, is back at Taco John's in all its red-and-green tortilla chip glory, a news release said. The…
read nowTim Hortons launches espresso line in Columbus
December 1, 2017
Tim Hortons U.S. is serving a new espresso line-up at its Columbus, Ohio locations, including lattes, Americanos and cappuccinos, all available either hot or…
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PETA's new ads aim squarely at QSR customers
November 29, 2017
PETA's new ad blitz takes direct aim at QSR restaurants and customers, urging all to "go vegan". The ads urge QSR customers to stop, think and perhaps even…
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QSR burger, coffee traffic pulls entire Q3 restaurant sector into green zone
November 29, 2017
After six consecutive quarters of flat or negative traffic, strong growth at QSR burger and gourmet coffee chains is to thank for a total foodservice industry…
read nowAttorneys open 5 investigations into Arby's-BWW deal
November 28, 2017
With the ink barely dry on the $2.9 billion Arby’s Restaurant Group acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, at least four law firms have already launched…
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Arby's acquires Buffalo Wild Wings in nearly $3 billion cash deal
November 28, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings, which has been publicly owned since 2003, has a new owner. Arby's Restaurant Group will acquire the 1,250-unit brand as a privately held…
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Taco Bell opens 1st NYC restaurant with new urban design
November 28, 2017
As part of its expansion plans to the Empire State, Taco Bell opens today in New York City with its new design created for more walkable urban areas, a brand…
read nowDunkin' Donuts livens up lip-smackin' under mistletoe with 'donut' lip gloss
November 21, 2017
Much to the delight of Homer Simpson and doughnut-lovers everywhere, Dunkin' Donuts has brought something a little "hole-y" to all that kissing under the…
read nowTaco John's throws some salsa on the Bluegrass State
November 21, 2017
Taco John's is sprinkling a little spice on the Bluegrass State with a dozen new locations in central Kentucky planned in the immediate future, a news release…
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Carl’s Jr. is coming — make way Manhattan
November 17, 2017
Carl's Jr. is taking a bite out of the Big Apple in the form of prime restaurant space. In early 2018, the chain will open its first Manhattan location near…
read nowBurger King UK makes 'Whopper" deal for big growth
November 17, 2017
A huge deal in the U.K. promises to put a lot more Burger King restaurants in the European nation over the next 20 years under the guidance of private equity…
read nowEl Polo Loco open in Orem
November 16, 2017
El Pollo Loco has opened its newest location in Orem, Utah — the brand’s fifth in the state, a news release said. The East University Parkway restaurant is…
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'Is McDonald's following me?' Recent campaign may have some wondering
November 15, 2017
Many consumers driving along highways in the 10 cities where McDonald's recently launched its digital billboard campaign are likely still scratching their…
read nowArby's Foundation gives record donation to battle childhood hunger, build dreams
November 15, 2017
The Arby's Foundation raised $7.5 million this year to support youth empowerment initiatives across America, a news release said. The funds will be used to…
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