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The golden arches beam brighter after Q2 financials
July 31, 2017
McDonald's work is starting to pay dividends.
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Dunkin' Brands Q2: Gains in US as growth initiatives put in place
July 27, 2017
Dunkin' Brands, parent of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, will pay a 32 cent quarterly dividend in Q2, based largely on Dunkin' Donuts gains in comparable…
read nowFact checking website disputes claim that Wendy’s replaced workers with kiosks
July 26, 2017
Snopes.com, a fact checking website, reported that a July 20, 2017 meme claim that Wendy's replaced 6,000 workers with kiosks is false. The claim was posted on…
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With 'God as my witness,' Taco Bell says Lyft riders need 'never be hungry again'
July 26, 2017
Taco Bell has partnered with rideshare service, Lyft, to give those flagging a Lyft ride an easy, mobile phone-based way to incorporate a Taco Bell drive-thru…
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New way to 'try on' best new bottom line-building restaurant tech
July 25, 2017
POS device provider ParTech has partnered with cloud-based API software developer Omnivore to bridge the gap between restaurants and the tech developers and…
read nowBuild-your-own trend hits ice cream sandwiches ... 'and all's right with the world'
July 21, 2017
There may be few pleasures in life as great as an ice cream sandwich on a hot day. Until now, that is, with the rollout of "build-your-own" ice cream…
read nowChurch's hires McDonald's finance director
July 21, 2017
Church's Chicken has hired former McDonald's Finance Director David Knies to fill the newly created role of vice president of franchise development. Knies will…
read nowToast and Paytronix announce integration
July 20, 2017
Toast and Paytronix are integrating their respective technologies, allowing Toast users to utilize Paytronix loyalty and gift card solutions, according to a…
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Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures
July 20, 2017
One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…
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BBC uncovers fecal bacteria in 3 US fast food chains' ice
July 20, 2017
A BBC "Watchdog" series investigation that found feces in iced drinks served at three U.S.-based fast food chains in the U.K., is rapidly growing into a global…
read nowOriginal Rex's Chicken franchisee opens 1st of 3 OK units
July 19, 2017
Original Rex's Chicken is opening a new Tulsa, Oklahoma location Aug. 24 in Bixby, according to a press release. This is the first of three locations that…
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Chipotle mess gets worse: First sick diners, now fraud investigation
July 19, 2017
A New York litigation firm announced this morning that it has opened an investigation into allegations that Chipotle leadership engaged in securities fraud or…
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Chipotle stock plummets on news of Virginia norovirus outbreak
July 19, 2017
One of the worst things that could occur to any restaurant, but especially the food poisoning-plagued Chipotle chain, has happened at a Sterling…
read nowDunkin' names new Baskin-Robbins SVP, appoints veteran fast food CEO to board
July 19, 2017
Dunkin' Brands has named one of its own veteran leaders to the position of senior vice president for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the company…
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Totally tubular, dude! QSRs chow down on National Hot Dog Day
July 19, 2017
The hot dog is a humble form of sausage. But even antiheroes must have their day, and in the hot dog's case, it's Wednesday, July 19.
read nowPopeyes leader moves to GPS Hospitality
July 18, 2017
Burger King and Popeyes franchisee firm, GPS Hospitality, has hired former Popeyes Financial Strategy and Analytics Vice President Chris Phillips as vice…
read nowKC grocery-shoppers dip into Dunkin'
July 18, 2017
Under the title of "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em," comes Dunkin' Donuts, which has partnered with national grocer Price Chopper to put Dunkin' offerings in…
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Restaurant ownership groups take NYC to court over menu labeling
July 14, 2017
Four restaurant ownership groups filed suit today in the New York state court system to halt New York City’s efforts to enforce menu labeling requirements…
read nowKrystal and Oreo host $100 Krystal gift card giveaway
July 14, 2017
Krystal restaurants and Oreo cookies have partnered for a summer social media-based campaign that doles out a $100 gift card weekly through July to customers…
read nowTamale Boy opens airport location
July 13, 2017
Tamale Boy has landed in Portland International Airport's D concourse, according to a press release. The Portland-based food truck concept's founder, Jaime…
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