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Taco Time adds the little tuber with the big health benefits to its menu
June 28, 2016
Jicama — sometimes called a Mexican turnip or yam bean — is really having its day. For proof of that, look no further than TacoTime. The chain is putting the…
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Burger King gives health food trend a big Cheeto-ey slap in the face
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans have a real love affair with cheese. We're not talking that upscale, potent-smelling offbeat stuff favored by many in other parts of the globe. Nope…
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GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.
read nowCaptain D's sails into new location
June 28, 2016
Captain D's seafood has opened its ninth Arkansas location, at 2207 West Walnut Street. The location is the second for franchisees Brian Smith and Rodney Coat…
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Arby's corporate social responsibility boasts chain's CSR commitment
June 27, 2016
Many quick-service chains are investing a lot of time, money and resources into corporate social responsibility efforts, and Arby's is one of them. The chain…
read nowGoodData report highlights big data role for restaurants
June 27, 2016
Big data can help restaurant owners analyze customer location-based information which can lead to improved customer service and improve overall business.
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Meet Extra Crispy Colonel - KFC's answer to a product awareness problem
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Kentucky Fried Chicken has a problem. According to its marketing research, half of Americans were unaware that it sells anything except its moister-crusted…
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National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.
read nowGroupon delivering Qdoba Mexican Eats to your front door
June 24, 2016
Groupon's delivery service, OrderUp, is partnering with Qdoba Mexican Eats.
read nowChick-fil-A prompts customers to get a moo on
June 23, 2016
Chick-fil-A may well earn itself some free media with a promotion it's staging on July 12 — particularly if that proves to be one of those slow summer news…
read now3 QSR brands announce changes to chicken menus
June 23, 2016
Carl's Jr., Hardees and Church's all have apparently had chicken on the mind lately, as all are introducing menu items based on the beloved bird of diners…
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Infographic: What's Domino's doing so right in India?
June 23, 2016
When you enter a market as diverse, populated and even chaotic as India, it pays to do your research. At least that's what a relatively new player in that…
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Americans have lots of new-found love for fast food, but still smitten with full-service
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans are feeling the love a little more these days for fast food, according to this year's customer satisfaction survey and index for the food service…
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Still need to fill some summer employee spots? Look for candidates with camp counselor qualities
by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.
Need some pinch-hitters to flesh out the spring hires that didn't work, or didn't last? Think about candidates who've had experience as camp counselors, or…
read nowConsolidated Concepts partners with GuestMetrics on food cost analysis tools
June 21, 2016
Consolidated Concepts, a supply chain player, and data analytics firm GuestMetrics are teaming up in a five-year partnership that will mesh…
read nowDean Foods scoops up Friendly's for $155M cash
June 21, 2016
Friendly's Ice Cream and Dean Foods Co. today finalized a $155 million cash deal that makes the retail ice cream and manufacturing business officially part of…
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Harris Poll forewarns of potential upheaval due to upcoming OT regulation
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans have a hard time putting work away. In a new Harris Poll, most said it's at least partly because they have too much to do to in an eight-hour day.
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International franchise expansion requires hefty work upfront
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Domestic franchisors, whether running one location or 100 in the U.S., face a challenging journey in the quest to go international.
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Snapchat campaigns capture a lot of dough for Virginia pizza chain
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Ever thought of using that perpetual teenage social media favorite, Snapchat, in your social media marketing? Virginia-based Firenza certainly did, and the…
read nowThis week, Chattanooga officially 'knows Jack'
June 20, 2016
This Wednesday, June 22, Chattanooga, Tennessee welcomes a new Jack's All About the South to Cumming Highway at the pre-dawn hour of 5 a.m. when this chain…
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