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A&W literally returns to its "roots"
August 21, 2017
Under the heading of everything old is new again comes A&W today with the announcement that it's now making its signature root beer from scratch at its…
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Breakfast of champions: BK Cheesy Tots
August 17, 2017
Burger King customers have been telling the chain that they want their Cheesy Tots and they want them at breakfast, so the brand is making it happen. The…
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Taco Bell breakfast LTO gives 'egg shell' entirely new meaning
August 16, 2017
Any restaurant leader who has attended a conference or convention this year or read an industry publication knows that there's a lot of action today around…
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FDA fighting NYC menu labeling law
August 16, 2017
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is on a mission to stop the New York City law requiring nutritional disclosures on restaurant menus from taking effect on…
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How Arby's saved enough water in 6 months to fill 11 Olympic-size pools
August 15, 2017
If someone said you could cut your water use by one-quarter with a few new practices in your system of standard operational equipment replacement, would it…
read nowWireless temperature-monitoring, tracking solution available for shipping perishable goods
August 15, 2017
Digi International, a global provider of machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, connectivity products and services, has launched the Digi Data…
read nowOne dead, 140 sickened in US by papayas from Mexican farm
August 15, 2017
One person is dead and 140 others have been reported infected with strains of Salmonella traced to papayas imported from Mexico to the U.S., according to the…
read nowQ3 results 'below our expectations' for Jack in the Box Inc.
August 14, 2017
Leadership at QSR brand Jack In The Box Inc. says that although the company's Q3 financials were disappointing, the company's refranchising program is making…
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The New Economy: It's all about restaurants
August 14, 2017
In Cleveland and New York City, more than a third of the new jobs added since 2015 are food and drink service industry positions, while the entire state of…
read nowNew tool helps small restaurant brands handle big turnover problem
August 11, 2017
Snagajob, the mammoth hourly worker recruiting service and website, has introduced a new tool that helps smaller restaurant business owners recruit, schedule…
read nowGluten-free trend strong with 625 new products in 2 months
August 11, 2017
The gluten-free product and service certification concern Gluten Intolerance Group has put its official stamp of approval on at least 625 products in North…
read nowDessert-centered chain grows, offers franchising LTOs
August 11, 2017
Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is offering two LTOs strictly for prospective franchise partners, according to a news release. Those looking into U.S.
read nowPartnership between 2 vendors leads to all-in-one mobile ordering and loyalty platform
August 10, 2017
Restaurants and retailers now have access to one solution that offers mobile and online ordering with loyalty capabilities thanks to a partnership between…
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Impossible Burger takes on NYT
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 10, 2017
The company behind the Impossible Burger — the meatless burger boasting it tastes and bleeds like real meat — is on a mission to "correct all the inaccuracies…
read nowMarketing leaders named at 2 QSR brands
August 10, 2017
The Sonic and Dell Taco chains have announced leadership changes in marketing and branding functions, according to separate news releases.
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Beverage Trends report: Customers ready to spend on drinks
August 9, 2017
The report surveyed hundreds of restaurant operators and consumers to find that sales in 2016 for most beverage categories from smoothies and juices to coffee…
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McDonald's to nearly double number of Chinese locations
August 9, 2017
China will soon be the No. 2 market for fast food giant, McDonald's, with the chain planning to almost double its restaurants in the Asian nation in the next…
read nowCaptain D's continues nationwide expansion with 9 Florida openings
August 9, 2017
Captain D's has signed a franchise development agreement to expand throughout Florida's west coast, bringing nine new restaurants to the Tampa-St.
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Longtime Western QSR chain drops some ice in coffee shop business
August 9, 2017
Quick-serve chain, Lee's Sandwiches, is plunging into the coffee shop business, opening its first Lee's Coffee Roastery this week in Westminster, California…
read nowMobileBytes adds mobile payments options for counter, table service restaurants
August 8, 2017
MobileBytes, a point-of-sale system provider for iPad, has launched mobile payment options for counter and table service restaurants and announced two…
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