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McDonald's expands US delivery
May 31, 2017
McDonald's is growing its delivery operations on the UberEATS app to include 1,000 U.S. restaurants this week and 3,500 U.S. restaurants by the end of June…
read nowFormer Panera, Long John's marketing leader named Lion’s Choice CEO
May 30, 2017
A former senior marketing leader at Panera and Long John Silver's is taking over the corner office at St. Louis-based QSR, Lion's Choice, a news release said.
read nowJimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa
May 30, 2017
Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…
read nowEl Pollo Loco lands 'deep in the heart of Texas'
May 30, 2017
Irving, Texas is the newest site of an El Pollo Loco location. Chicken Time Holdings affiliate, Chicken Time IV, LLC, is the franchisee opening this first…
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Live webinar shows operators how to help diners 'see right through you' in the transparency age
May 30, 2017
Today's diners will not settle for anything akin to "mystery meat" or other food that smacks of artificial ingredients. They expect simplified ingredients and…
read nowArby's slides into pizza market
May 25, 2017
Pizza restaurateurs have just gotten yet another competitor in QSR brand, Arby's, which now offers pizza sliders, a news release said.
read nowBojangles redesign wraps history in modern package
May 25, 2017
Bojangles is opening a new restaurant concept June 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina, a news release said. The West Trade Street location opens on Thursday, June…
read nowDunkin' partners with Masterpass to expedite the coffee-n-donuts run
May 25, 2017
Dunkin' Donuts now accepts Masterpass by Mastercard to help expedite guests' visits to its stores by allowing quick purchase and loyalty card processing…
read nowRestaurants and other retailers win one over banks on swipe fees
May 25, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives has dropped wording that would have repealed the controversial Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Financial…
read nowButtermilk cod swims in to Long John Silver's
May 25, 2017
Long John Silver's has added a "downhome-style" LTO for the summer — a homestyle buttermilk cod, a news release said.
read nowMcDonald's pays 94-cent quarterly dividend
May 25, 2017
McDonald's shareholders will soon receive a quarterly dividend check of $0.94 per share, a news release said. The payout will hit June 19.
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Does your brand 'deliver' on delivery?
May 25, 2017
Delivery is today's "little darling" of the restaurant industry, as was just repeatedly proven in numerous presentations at this year's National Restaurant…
read nowTaco Bueno hires new COO, CMO
May 24, 2017
Taco Bueno's has hired a new COO and CMO. COO Tony Darden and CMO Sarah Beddoe bring extensive industry experience to their positions and will develop Taco…
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Another restaurant oyster shell recycling initiative pops up in Alabama
May 24, 2017
A few weeks after we told you about restaurateurs around Chesapeake Bay taking part in an oyster shell recycling program, another oyster recycling initiative…
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Are you following these steps to find high-quality workers?
May 24, 2017
A veteran restaurant industry leader on why restaurant strategy today focuses on finding and keeping creative workers over and above just about everything else.
read nowBruster's to open 5 Phoenix-area locations
May 24, 2017
Five Bruster's locations will soon bring cool relief to the people of Phoenix, Arizona. The chain has signed a new franchise deal for the area, as part of its…
read nowFood Online Ordering Systems integrates with Epson's printer for online ordering solution, including self-order kiosk
May 23, 2017
Food Online Ordering Systems, a provider of custom, in-house online ordering solutions for restaurants, has certified Epson America, Inc.'s latest product…
read nowPaytronix report examines how to draw less frequent guests into loyalty program
May 22, 2017
Paytronix Systems Inc. has released a report that examines key metrics on guest loyalty programs. The report found that the majority of new members that join a…
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Blaze Pizza takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala
May 22, 2017
The annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers recognizes brands leading the pack when it comes to growth and innovation.
read nowPanda Express celebrates Asian and Pacific Island immigrants
May 20, 2017
American Chinese food chain Panda Express pays special tribute to those who have contributed to this nation's way of life after emigrating to the US from…
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