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Major QSR franchisee ups its ante in Popeyes
June 8, 2017
GPS Hospitality is adding 11 Popeyes restaurants in its home state of Georgia, according to a press release.
read nowKFC brand name pulled into coverage of London terror attack
June 8, 2017
KFC's name has gotten pulled into the news coverage of the investigation around the three men authorities think killed eight people and injured many more at…
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Restaurants realizing critical need for mobile payments and loyalty
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
If you want to get an idea about how important it's become for restaurants to have a sound mobile strategy in 2017, the large crowd that gathered to listen to…
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America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…
read nowDel Taco names new CEO
June 7, 2017
Del Taco Restaurants Inc., today announced that President and Chief Brand Officer John D. Cappasola Jr. has been named CEO, succeeding Paul J.B. Murphy III.
read nowWhite Castle cordially invites world to 'Royal Wedding'
June 5, 2017
In terms of sheer kitsch, few cities approach the level Las Vegas achieves every day, and White Castle is hoping to capitalize on that notoriety with its Royal…
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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A gamut of great ways to make diners 'swoon' in June
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
If your brand's list of great things to celebrate, promote and connect with the community ends at Father's Day for the month of June, we've got a few surprises…
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 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…
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From 'evergreen' refrigerators to teetering table-tamers, innovation everywhere at NRA show
by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc
The annual National Restaurant Association show in Chicago just wrapped up, but not before wowing visitors and restaurant buyers alike with many dozens of…
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…
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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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Leading restaurant recruiter on capturing and keeping those game-changing employees (Part 2 OF 2)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this second part of this series on the importance of hiring innovators, we talk to recruitment and hiring company, Outmatch, for advice on how to attract…
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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.
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